Support device for an acoustical bell
OwnerLeone Philbeckinventor
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Abstract
A device for supporting an acoustical bell comprises a base member carrying a channel. The channel is formed to receive the handguard of the bell so that the bell can be pivoted about its handguard. An alternative embodiment comprises a T-shaped base with a recess formed therein for receiving the handguard. Rotating the bell handle downward elevates the bell a distance above a surface so that the bell can be rung by striking it. A strip of felt or rubber can be placed in the channel as a cushion for the handguard.
Claims16
In combination, a device comprising:
- a bell having
- a handle, and
- a handguard;
- a base;
- and
- means carried by said base for receiving said handguard of said bell into said base so that said bell can be pivoted about said base.
A device adapted for supporting an acoustical bell, said bell including a handle and a handguard, said device comprising:
- a base;
- a channel carried by said base and formed to receive said handguard of said bell so that said bell is supported by said base and said handguard can pivot in said channel when said handle is pressed, said base dimensioned to support said bell when said bell is pivoted;
- and
- cushion means positioned in said channel on which said handguard rests.
A method for ringing an acoustical bell, said bell having a handle and a handguard, said method comprising the steps of:
- placing a base under said handguard of said bell;
- pivoting said bell by pressing on said handle;
- and
- striking said bell.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.