Musical instrument protection
OwnerJerald L. Boykininventor
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Abstract
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.
Claims14
A protective apron worn by a player of a musical instrument that protects the musical instrument from damage while the musical instrument is being played,
- a. wherein the protective apron is constructed of a non-abrasive material comprising silk, linen, Velvet®, foam, polyester, polyimide, velour, microfiber, suede, felt, leather, and cotton flannel, and
- b. wherein the protective apron covers only a portion of clothing worn by a person, or a portion of a person's body, while the person is playing a musical instrument, and
- c. wherein the only portion of the clothing, or the person's body, being covered is limited to that part of the player's body, or clothing covering the portion of the player's body, that may come into contact with a musical instrument while the musical instrument is being played by the player comprising the player's abdomen, waist, and upper legs.
A protective apron worn by a player of a musical instrument that protects the musical instrument from damage while the musical instrument is being played,
- a. wherein the protective apron is constructed of at least two layers of material wherein the outer layer constructed of a non-abrasive material comprising silk, linen, Velvet®, foam, polyester, polyamide, velour, microfiber, suede, felt, leather, and cotton flannel, and the inner layer is constructed of a moisture-resistant material comprising rubber, polyvinylchloride (“PVC”), polyester, nylon, and polyurethane, providing a moisture barrier between the player of the musical instrument and the musical instrument itself, and
- b. wherein the protective apron covers only a portion of clothing worn by a person, or a portion of a person's body, while the person is playing a musical instrument, and
- c. wherein the only portion of the clothing, or the person's body, being covered is limited to that part of the player's body, or clothing covering the portion of the player's body, that may come into contact with a musical instrument while the musical instrument is being played by the player comprising the player's abdomen, waist, and upper legs.
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