Arthur Cronos

US Patent:

6359203, Mar 19, 2002

Filed:

Nov 20, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/717502

Inventors:

Arthur Cronos - Fairfax CA 94978

International Classification:

G10D 300

US Classification:

84327, 84280, 84281

Abstract:

A support which positions a musical instrument or other device in front of a musician or user in a near-vertical orientation, while comfortably distributing the instruments weight upon the musicians body. It comprises a strap made from a strip of flexible material which is passed over the shoulder of a musician. The ends are attached to a guitar at points of attachment located upon either side of the guitars body, a departure from previous practice. Due to the selection of the points of attachment, the guitar is supported in a generally vertical orientation. The tuner head or upper portion of the guitar then extends to a position generally above the musicians shoulder. A shoulder pad of cushioning material is slidably affixed to the underside of the strap. An adjustable cord or strap is attached from the shoulder pad to the guitars tuner head, whereby the cord can secure and stabilize the positioning of the tuner head and thus the vertical orientation of the guitar. In addition, upwardly-pulling tension afforded by the cords attachment to the guitars tuner head stabilizes the position of the shoulder strap at the highest point of the strap, which is above the musicians shoulder.

US Patent:

D4413911, May 1, 2001

Filed:

Apr 21, 2000

Appl. No.:

D/122231

Inventors:

Arthur Cronos - Fairfax CA
Bruce Sexauer - Petaluma CA

International Classification:

1703

US Classification:

D17 14