Stand and Cradle for Double Bass and Cello
OwnerDennis McNuttinventor
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Abstract
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.
Claims14
A musical instrument stand and cradle for supporting a bass or cello having a back and C-bout, said stand and cradle comprising:
- a base member supporting a back support and C-bout support;
- an angled support pivotally joined to said base member and extending downwardly therefrom, said angled support movable between a closed position against said base member and an open position angled away from said base member;
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- means for fixing said angled member in said open position to receive a bass or cello musical instrument,
- said C-bout support received within a C-bout and said back support having a back supported against it.
A musical instrument stand and cradle for supporting a bass or cello having a back and C-bout, said stand and cradle comprising:
- a generally planar base member and cradle member;
- an angled support pivotally joined to said base member, movable between an open position extending downwardly away from said base member and a closed position against said base member;
- means for limiting said angled support in said open position to a pre-determined angle;
- a back support formed in said base member;;
- a C-bout support formed in said base member;
- a clearance notch formed in said base member,
- said back support extending upwardly from said clearance notch and said C-bout support extending from said clearance notch forming an angle from said back support.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.