| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 084470000 |
Teaching devices
| 238 |
| 084454000 |
Tuning devices
| 54 |
| 084465000 |
Exercising devices
| 22 |
| 084464000 |
Producing color or light effects
| 13 |
| 084486000 |
Leaf turners | 5 |
| 20100024627 | PROCESS FOR AND AUTOMATED PAGE FLIPPING DEVICE AND PRODUCTS THEREBY - Systems for automated page turning allow users, for example musicians, to review successive pages of data, such as sheet music, and homologues, without use of their hands. Mechanical and electronic solutions enable users to actuate controllers and have pages turned in an automated fashion, including moving forward and backward to capture desired views of select aspect of the involved data, such as a particular page of music. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20090266224 | BOOKLET PAGE TURNING APPARATUS - A page turning apparatus having a vacuum pad to vacuum suck the uppermost page of a booklet, a drive link plate to move the vacuum pad to pick up the uppermost page of a booklet at a predetermined angle in the direction of opening around a bound edge, a pinch-roller which goes under the uppermost page picked up at a predetermined angle, and a control unit which releases the vacuum suction of the vacuum pad, and moves the vacuum pad in the direction retreating from the uppermost page, after the pinch-roller goes under the uppermost page, and conveys a booklet so that the uppermost page is brought into contact with the pinch-roller, and opened. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20140123834 | Automated Music Displaying System for Musical Instrument - An automated music displaying system includes a displaying device, a main processing module electrically connecting to the displaying device for driving the displaying device to display a predetermined page of a music sheet in electronic format, and a stepping actuator electrically connecting to the main processing module, wherein when the stepping actuator is actuated, the stepping actuator is arranged to send a signal to the main processing module for driving the displaying device to change a display of a page of sheet music. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140216233 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TURNING PAGES CONTAINING MUSICAL SCORES WITH AN ELECTRONIC FOOT PEDAL - The various embodiments herein provide an electronic foot pedal assembly for turning pages of musical scores in a digital musical score file in a computing device. The method comprises installing a driver application for an electronic foot pedal in a computing device, installing an image viewer application in the computing device, downloading and installing a digital musical score on the computing device, opening the installed digital musical score file in the computing device, stamping the left foot pedal for opening a previous page of musical scores in a digital musical score file, stamping the right foot pedal for opening a next page of musical scores in a digital musical score file and stamping the left foot pedal continuously for opening a home page of musical scores in a digital musical score. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20150352879 | ELECTRONIC APPLARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSISTING INSTRUMENT PLAYING - There is a method using an electrical device assisting users playing at least one instrument. It is able to display the music scores, which acquire a file comprising all kind of music score messages. The method is also able to detect the users' movements and shows the corresponding actions. In addition, there is also an electrical device that combines this method | 12-10-2015 |
| 084461000 |
Recording devices | 4 |
| 20120055317 | SWITCH WITH SOUNDS - A switch with sounds includes a switch body provided therein with a recording device and a time controller. In using, a piece of sounds or music a user likes is recorded beforehand by the recording device, and then the length of time for sending forth the sounds or the music is preset by the time controller. When the switch body is turned on, the recording device will be started to send out the sounds or the music recorded in advance, and the sounds or the music will not stop until the time preset on the time controller, able to make a user relaxed and happy when turning on the switch, and hence eliminate dull and monotonous impression during turning on a conventional switch. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20150013525 | Music User Interface Sensor - Embodiments generally relate to a music user interface sensor. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving an analog signal from a non-contact sensor of a music device. The method also includes determining a plurality of positions of a key of the music device based on the analog signal. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20160125861 | PERFORMANCE RECORDING APPARATUS - A performance recording apparatus includes: a performance information acquiring unit which is configured to acquire performance information indicating a performance performed by a performer; a musical score information acquiring unit which is configured to acquire musical score information indicating a musical score that is used in the performance; and a producing unit which is configured to produce a performance file containing the performance information and the musical score information. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20110048213 | VIBRATION AUTHORING TOOL, VIBRATION AUTHORING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM RECORDED WITH THE SAME - The present invention relates to a vibration authoring tool, a vibration authoring method, and a storage medium recorded with the same. To this end, the present invention provides a vibration authoring tool, including: a scale defining unit that defines a scale by controlling the frequencies, amplitudes, and waveforms of the vibration; a clef defining unit that defines a clef by corresponding each staff line of a vibration score to a portion of the frequencies and corresponding head numbers of each note to a portion of the amplitudes; a score authoring unit that authors a score by inputting symbols including notes, rests, and dynamics in the vibration score; and a reproducing unit that reproduces the score authored through the score authoring unit. | 03-03-2011 |
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| 20090013852 | Musical Instrument Bell Cap - A cap for a musical wind instrument bell includes a flexible substantially circular disk shaped portion sized to span the mouth of the instrument bell and a flexible continuous side wall portion extends from the outer edge of the disk shaped portion. The disk shaped portion and the side wall portion together define a receptacle sized to receive and fit over the instrument bell. The disk shaped portion rests parallel to the mouth of the instrument bell. A fastener system is disposed on the side wall portion and is configured to decrease the opening of the receptacle over the tapering conical region of the instrument bell to releasably secure the cap to the instrument bell. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090064845 | Adjustable hand rest post for musical instruments - Adjustable hand rest attachment for a musical instrument, wherein the hand rest post is constructed to provide multiple adjustments of the position of the hand rest on which the hand or hands of the musical performer rest when playing a musical instrument, such as a bassoon or contrabassoon. The adjustable hand rest attachment incorporates an articulated hand rest post to allow for varying angles of adjustment. The adjustable positioning of the hand rest achievable through adjustment of the articulated and adjustable hand rest post, reduces discomfort for the player and reduces injury with overuse. The adjustments of the hand rest and the hand rest post may then be secured into a fixed position. A bassoon is equipped with a key mechanism that is constructed using a tube that consists of a tenor joint, a boot (also known as a double) joint, a long joint, and a bell joint. A bassoon weighs approximately 8 pounds and is over 4 feet in length so that support of the instrument by the hands while playing without undue discomfort or fatigue is a significant concern. A contrabassoon is equipped with a key mechanism and is constructed using a tube of approximately double the length of the bassoon. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20100037751 | BINDING FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - Disclosed herein is a binding for musical instruments. The binding comprises a combination of a base and a decoration strip. The base is formed with a groove having a sinuate shape. The decoration strip is formed of a plurality of thin and elongated materials having different colors. The thin and elongated materials are attached to each other into a single body. Thus, the musical instruments can be manufactured so as to have more beautiful appearances, and provide more active and meaningful feelings. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100132534 | Tuning key cover support arm - The invention relates to a protective tuner cover for the tuning section of a stringed musical instrument, such as a guitar. The tuner cover is sized to enclose the instrument headstock, or a substantial portion thereof, and includes a section that encloses and protects the tuning keys and knobs of the musical instrument. When constructed as a unitary structure, the tuner cover can be slid onto the instrument headstock. When constructed from separable components, the tuning cover can be opened and closed over the headstock in a bivalve manner if hinged, or by appropriately spaced latching mechanisms if completely separable. The tuner cover can be constructed to enclose and protect one or two rows of tuning keys and knobs, depending on the type of musical instrument. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100300262 | MUSIC DIFFICULTY LEVEL CALCULATING APPARATUS AND MUSIC DIFFICULTY LEVEL CALCULATING METHOD | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110088532 | Enclosure for a Musical Instrument - An enclosure is provided for a musical instrument, particularly for a guitar. The enclosure has a flexible rear panel having a laterally enlarged lower portion to cover the back side of the guitar. The enclosure further includes a flexible front side being substantially of the same size and shape as the rear side of the enclosure. A side panel, which is substantially continuous, interconnects the rear side and the front side of the enclosure. Preferably, the front side is clear or transparent so that the guitar may be viewed from outside the enclosure. An opening is provided in the bottom of the side wall and the opening is sized and shaped to allow the passage of the guitar in and out of the enclosure. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110167986 | EQUIPMENT STAND - An equipment support stand comprises an upright member having an upper shaft, a lower shaft having an engaging structure located thereon, and an adjusting clutch connecting the upper shaft and the lower shaft. The stand also comprises means for locating equipment on an upper end of the upper shaft and a base assembly located on a lower end of the lower shaft. The base assembly comprises a support housing and receiving structure for cooperating with the engaging structure located on the lower shaft. The receiving structure is copperative with the engaging structure on the lower shaft to prevent the rotation of the lower shaft relative to the base assembly. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110197739 | Slip-On Guitar Or Bass Guitar Cover System - Protective, slip-on, two component cover system made of soft, absorbent material and adapted to protect the body and neck of a guitar or a bass guitar. It is preferred that the components are made of a natural, soft fiber such as cotton flannel. The body component has front, side and back sheets which are sewn together to correspond generally to the shape of a guitar or bass guitar. The body cover component has an open area to allow installation and removal of the cover with respect to a guitar or bass guitar body. The body cover component has a guitar or bass guitar pick or plectrum storage pocket. It is preferred that the neck cover component is made of the same natural, soft fiber cotton flannel and has a long sheet and, depending on the neck construction, a cap or wrap around belt which are sewn together to correspond generally to the shape of the guitar or bass guitar neck and its headstock. The neck cover component has a series of belts to allow installation and removal of the neck cover component using Velcro with respect to a guitar or bass guitar neck during instrument use. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110314994 | GUITAR SOUND HOLE GUARD AND METHODOLOGY OF APPLICATION - A guitar sound hole guard comprising of a body of a suitable durable material to resist pick impacts and having a lip and at least one flange; the lip further having two side edges; each flange connects to a respective side edge to be oriented perpendicular to the lip and descending away from the lip, an open channel being formed by the lip and flange; an attachment means to hold the guard in place upon a soundboard of a guitar, wherein the body receives within its open channel at least a portion of a lower sound hole edge of the sound board allowing the lip to rest upon and conform concentrically to at least the portion of the lower sound hole edge. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120006180 | Sound deadening tool and sound deadening musical performance tool - A sound deadening tool and a sound deadening musical performance tool have a high sound deadening effect on stringed instruments while various senses of discomfort during a musical performance, such as a musical pitch, expressive power, and a touch feeling are suppressed to a minimum level, and the sound deadening tool can easily and securely be used and attached. A vibration suppressor | 01-12-2012 |
| 20130032022 | Acoustic Personal Monitor - A musicians hearing device by which a musician may easily hear in a more clear and obvious way what is coming out of their horn or musical instrument. The acoustic personal monitor samples the tones being created inside the instrument and channels the frequency out of the instrument, extending to the musician and through a sealed ear bud into their ear or ears. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130047820 | DRUMSTICK HOLDER - A drumstick holder, comprising: a member providing a surface; one or more retaining members (for example clips arranged to grip a drumstick) arranged to prevent or restrict free movement of a drumstick across the surface; a plurality of protrusions from the member; wherein the drumstick holder is adapted for fitting to a rim of a drum or further comprises means for fitting the member to a rim of a drum (for example a clamp); and when the drumstick holder is fitted to a drum rim, each respective protrusion engages a drum at a different respective position around a circumference of a drum rim. The surface may be substantially planar. The drum may be a bass drum. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130112062 | MUSIC DATA DISPLAY CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD - A display area, in which a note is displayed on two-axis coordinates configured by a tone pitch axis and a time axis, is displayed on a display device. A display magnification ratio used in the display area is variable. A note image of a given note is displayed in the display area to be arranged in correspondence with a tone pitch and a tone generation time of the note. The size of the note image is varied with the display magnification ratio. Relevant information is displayed in association with the note image displayed in the display area in such a manner that the relevant information is arranged inside the note image of the note in a first display state and the relevant information is arranged outside the note image of the note in a second display state with a display magnification ratio lower than that of the first display state. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130125731 | TOOL FOR PERFORMING WORK TO CORRECT ARC OF FRET, FRET BOARD OR FINGER BOARD AND ADJUSTMENT AT ONCE WITH STRINGS OF STRINGED INSTRUMENT ATTACHED - Provided is a tool for simultaneously correcting a radius of curvature of frets, a fretboard or a fingerboard of a stringed instrument and leveling the frets while strings are on the stringed instrument. In order to introduce the strings of the stringed instrument inside the tool, the tool includes grooves, provided at the bottom of the tool, and spaces leading from the grooves, provided inside the tool. The tool is moved back and forth, in a condition where the bottom of the tool contacts the polishing object, while the strings are on the stringed instrument. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130152766 | CORD RETAINER DEVICE AND METHOD - A cord retaining device includes a decorative retainer member having a gripper for attaching removably to a musical instrument cord. The cord retainer device helps maintain the cord connected to the musical instrument. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130233151 | SHAPED ROSIN AND PROTECTIVE FABRIC - A fanciful shaped rosin and protective element for use in connection with the bow of a stringed instrument, wherein said fanciful shape is selected from one or more of the following shapes: heart, star, flower, plant, cross, letter, number, animal, football, soccer balls, baseball, basketball, human shape, shamrock, skull, Christmas tree, wreath, six pointed star, crucifix, planet, crescent moons, clef symbols, notes, rests, fermata, punctuation symbols, QWERTY keyboard symbols, percent symbol, ampersand, LOL, and a smiley face. The protective element preferably comprises a protective fabric attached to said rosin. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130255472 | Stand and Cradle for Double Bass and Cello - A stand and cradle suitable for resting a bass or cello instrument upon a floor includes an angled base forming a back support and C-bout support upon which a bass or cello may be rested. The base is further supported by a pivotally coupled angled support which maintains the angle of incline of the base. In one embodiment, a pair of generally planar wood members are used to fabricated the base and angled support. In an alternative embodiment, the base is formed of a pair of tubular legs pivotally joined to together with a pivotally secured angle support also formed of a tubular member. In each embodiment, the cradle and base support is foldable to a collapsed configuration for easy storage and transport. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130312586 | PROTECTIVE COVER AND CLEANING SYSTEM FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - A system herein provides a protective cover that also serves as a cleaning product for multiple musical instruments such as guitars. The system is designed to protect instruments from dust, oils and/or other debris (e.g., resulting from being played) that attach to the instrument and influence the oxidization process. For example, oxidation tends to reduce the life of strings of stringed instruments. The system is designed to remove oil and debris through user cleaning while protecting the instrument when covered and not being used. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130319205 | PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT MOUNTING APPARATUS - The invention relates to an apparatus for mounting a percussion instrument onto a stand. The apparatus comprises a support portion and a retaining portion, the support portion comprising a support member arranged for attachment to the stand and including a shaft, the retaining portion comprising a gripping member having a pair of elements spaced apart from each other and one or more spreader means arranged to urge the spaced apart elements away from each other, wherein the support and retaining portions are adapted to mount the percussion instrument therebetween, the shaft engageable with the retaining portion, the elements of the gripping member normally biased to a first position that is capable of retaining the shaft between the elements in a locked position in the said retaining portion, the elements movable to a second position in which the retaining portion can be received on or removed from the first position on the shaft, the elements movable from the first position to the second position by activation of the or each spreader means. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140000438 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MUSIC DISPLAY, COLLABORATION AND ANNOTATION | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140076122 | Chinrest Cover for a Musical Instrument - The invention is a protective cover for a musical instrument. The musical instrument comprises stringed instruments such as various models of violins and violas. Another embodiment of the invention is a protective cover for chinrest of a musical instrument, and methods of making and uses thereof. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140102284 | DEVICE FOR THE RETENTION OF MATCHED SETS OF DRUMSTICKS - A retention device for the retention of matched pairs of drumsticks. The device can include at least two retention clamps, each clamp enclosing a channel, and a coupler connecting the at least two retention clamps to each other. Each clamp can have sufficient flexibility so as to allow for the insertion of a drumstick into the channel and so as to frictionally retain a drumstick within the channel. Furthermore, each clamp can include a pair of arms, each arm having a distal end, the distal ends of the arms defining a gap therebetween. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140109749 | Protective Pad or Cover Device for a Musical Instrument - A removable cover or protective device has been developed for the lower bout area of a guitar or like musical instrument, especially a classical or acoustic guitar, where the arm meets the instrument in a normal performing position. The device protects the instrument surface from perspiration and also can alleviate potential nerve damage created by resting the forearm on the edge of the instrument. In a typical form, the protective covering can be comprised of leather, faux leather, or leather like polymer, and can be secured to the instrument by the optional use of suction cups attached to the topside of the lower bout of the instrument in a removable manner. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140116230 | MUSICAL INSTRUMENT HOLDING ANGLE ADJUSTING APPARATUS AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENT HOLDER INCLUDING THE HOLDING ANGLE ADJUSTING APPARATUS - To provide a musical instrument holding angle adjusting apparatus and a musical instrument holder including the same, which involve small number of components and which are simply structured. With the musical instrument holding angle adjusting apparatus, not only the top to bottom tilt angle but also the axial rotation angle can be adjusted, and excellent operability is exhibited. Even more, excellent durability is exhibited without incurring impairment of the function even through a long period of use. Further, the tilt angle and the rotation angle having undergone adjustment and setting can be retained with a strong force. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140196590 | MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STRING BENDER - A musical instrument string bending apparatus for a musical instrument having at least a first and second string is disclosed. The bending apparatus includes a bender lever pivotally secured to the musical instrument, a rocker arm pivotally secured to the instrument for varying the tension in the first string in response to movement of the bender lever between the first and second positions. A rocker arm mount secures the rocker arm to the first selected string in a first bending configuration or to the second selected string in a second bending configuration. The rocker arm is movable between the first selected string and the second selected string of the musical instrument. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140196591 | Method and Device for Protection of Musical Instruments - Musical instrument protection devices are provided based a removable impact absorbing ring that shields the bell of a musical instrument. A continuous offset slit in the ring receives the bell of an instrument while minimally intruding on the sound of the instrument. The absorbing ring pads and shields the bell of the instrument. Tubing of the instrument is protected with removable pieces from a resilient material which are held on with clip features. The clip features tightly fit around the circumference of the instrument's tubing. The padding provides protection from impact damage on commonly susceptible areas. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140260899 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DESCRIBING AND RESTORING JUNGGANBO - Provided is a method and apparatus for describing and restoring a jungganbo, the method of describing a jungganbo including analyzing a structure of the jungganbo based on gaks, daegangs, and junggans constituting the jungganbo, and generating jungganbo structure data describing the structure of the jungganbo, based on a result of the analyzing. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140345439 | Musical Instrument Protection - A protective apron that protects a soft-metal musical instrument, where in the apron may have one, two, or more layers. The outer layer prevents the soft-metal musical instrument from being scratched, dented, or tarnished while said instrument is being played. An inner layer may be used to inhibit moisture from the player from reaching the soft-metal musical instrument. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150294656 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING SOUNDS USING PORTABLE AND INEXPENSIVE HARDWARE AND A PERSONAL COMPUTING DEVICE SUCH AS A SMART PHONE - Disclosed is a method and system describing an electronic musical instrument which outsources processing, memory, and audio output functions to a personal computing device such as a smart phone in order to achieve an electronic musical instrument with minimal hardware components, minimal cost, and potential for high portability. In an embodiment, the electronic musical instrument can be as small as an individual sensor which can be removably attached to any surface, although the technology is such that the instrument could be shaped in nearly any shape or size desired. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150364119 | RESONANCE CONTROL COMPRESSION PAD FOR THE ACOUSTIC BASS DRUM - A resonance control compression pad for the acoustic bass drum which in some embodiments may comprise: an elongate batter head contacting surface; an elongate resonance head contacting surface opposingly positioned to the elongate batter head contacting surface; and a plurality of baffles coupled to the elongate batter head contacting surface and to the elongate resonance head contacting surface. The elongate resonance head contacting surface may be configured to contact portions of a resonant head when the pad is positioned within a drum instrument, while the elongate batter head contacting surface may be configured to contact portions of a batter head when the pad is positioned within a drum instrument. The elongate resonance head contacting surface may exert pressure on the resonant head and the elongate batter head contacting surface may likewise exert pressure on the batter head, thereby providing resonance control to the drum instrument. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160086591 | ADJUSTABLE, FLOOR-MOUNTED ELECTRIC GUITAR EFFECT PERFORMANCE AND STORAGE APPARATUS - Embodiments are directed to an adjustable, floor-mounted electric guitar effect performance and storage apparatus for providing easier access to effect pedals and/or floorboards used by guitarists on stage during practices and/or performances. The apparatus includes two platforms, a lower and an upper, each of which is capable of holding various configurations of electric guitar effect pedals and/or floorboards. The upper platform is extendible and retractable by pushing or pulling with one's foot to gain access to pedals on the lower platform. Extension and retraction (gliding back and forth) is made possible by the use of standard drawer slides, installed in reverse, allowing the upper platform to move away and reveal the lower platform. In addition, the height of the upper platform can be adjusted for performance or storage. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160125858 | Decorative Custom Fit Cover for Stringed Instrument - The stringed instrument cover is primarily used to protect the instrument from dust while it is either in an instrument stand or a hanging holder. The breathable cover offers a way to protect the instrument while allowing the moisture to escape and still enables the instrument to display its beauty. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160163292 | Accessories for Instruments with Soundholes - A guitar accessory item may act to prevent items such as guitar picks from falling into the body of a guitar through its soundhole. The accessory may include a body portion that may be ring-shaped. The body portion may act as a base to which one or more fasteners and a mesh netting may be attached. The body may be flexible to enhance ease of installing the accessory in/about the soundhole of the guitar. The fasteners may be C-shaped clips or similar fasteners that secure the accessory to the guitar. The mesh netting may be may cover a gap defined by the body portion. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160171959 | ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT FOR CONTROL DEVICES FOR ELECTRONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND SIMILAR | 06-16-2016 |
