Harmonica support with magnetic cradle
OwnerPeter Kaynorinventor
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Abstract
A magnetic harmonica cradle having a fixed support surface that has been magnetized so as to securely hold a harmonica on the support surface when played without hands. An anterior raised lip is associated with the support surface and is configured to prevent the harmonica from slipping away from the mouth of the musician. A preferred magnetic cradle also permits the musician to grasp the harmonica in place, such as with a cupping motion for modulating the sound, or in a picking up motion for dismounting and/or exchanging the harmonica without the necessity for a mechanical release or latching mechanism which would slow the process or require tools and additional adjustment.
Claims9
A magnetic harmonica cradle, which comprises:
- a) a cradle member enabled to supportingly engage a harmonica on a superior medial aspect thereof, said cradle member having a generally planar upper surface, wherein said planar upper surface is bounded by a harmonica-bracing anteriosuperior raised lip adapted to stop an anterioinferior aspect of a harmonica from sliding when engaged thereon;
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- b) a magnetic member operatively engaging said cradle member, said magnetic member having a magnetic pull force configured to act cooperatively with said anteriorsuperior raised lip so as to reversibly hold the harmonica in said cradle member during hands-free playing and to release the harmonica when exchanging one harmonica for another.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.