Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for supporting articles, and for the purpose of providing a device which is simple to use, requires small space during transport and can be manufactured from simple elements, it is according to the invention suggested that it comprises a plurality of thin, plate-shaped elements (2a-2c) having a common pivoting zone (3) for in a first gathered position to constitute superjacent layers (FIG. 2) and in a second, unfolded position (FIG. 1) to constitute a plurality of article supporting elements (2a-2c), and that the device (1) in the area of the pivoting zone (3) comprises an attachment means (4).

Abstract: A pinky retaining device for a trumpet or other valved instrument, a preferred embodiment of which is laterally and vertically adjustable with respect to the valves and angularly oriented so as to accommodate the natural position and constrain the natural movements of the musician operator's pinky while playing the instrument.

Abstract: A musical instrument holder 10 for supportingly receiving a selected one of a class of woodwind instruments 100 wherein the holder 10 includes a base member 20 provided with inner 25 and outer 26 peripheral recesses for supportingly one group of wide-mouthed woodwind instruments 104, 105 and 106 and a vertical support post member 30 operatively associated with the base member 20 and having vertically spaced shoulders 31 and 32 for supporting another group of small-mouthed woodwind instruments 101, 102.

Abstract: A trombone includes a bell flare, a tuning slide connected with the bell flare via a tuning-slide crook, a bell brace securely connected between the tuning slide and the bell flare, a hand slide which has a first end slidably received within the tuning slide and a second end which is detachably connected with a cup, and an outer slide brace securely connected between the hand slide and the tuning slide further has an adjustable support securely mounted onto the bell flare for the user to distribute the weight of the trombone evenly onto the user's upper arm. Furthermore, a grip portion provided between the hand slide and the tuning slide is able to provide the user a comfortable grip effect when holding the trombone. An adjusting device mounted on the tuning slide and a distal end of which is adjustably and detachably engaged with a bell lock mounted at an intersection of the hand slide and the tuning slide is able to provide a suitable length for the extension of the user's arm.

Abstract: A chair-borne musical instrument support that is both adjustable and portable. The musical instrument support includes a seat portion having an adjustably attached support arm with an instrument rest attached to the top thereof. The musician places the seat portion of the device on the seat of a chair, and then sits on the seat portion. The support arm and instrument rest extend upward near the front edge of the chair and between the legs of the musician. The weight of the musician sitting on the chair holds the device in place. Alternatively, the musical instrument support may be held in place on a chair by adjustable straps. The base of the tuba is then placed upon the instrument rest which is covered with a non-abrasive, non-skid surface. The support arm and instrument rest may be adjusted vertically up or down to a comfortable height. The instrument then rests in the same position as if it were being held on the musician's lap, but now it does not have to be borne by the musician's legs.

Abstract: A musical instrument support strap worn around the neck of a musician to support an instrument adjacent the musician at a desired height and/or orientation. The strap provides a buckle for adjusting the height of the instrument and a fastener for opening the loop portion of the strap worn around the musician's neck. The strap can also include a pad positioned to cushion the weight of the instrument on the neck of the musician. A musical instrument support strap with a split neck loop avoids the inconveniences of convention support straps by eliminating the need to readjust the height setting of the supported instrument each time the strap is worm by the musician. The split loop strap also eliminates the disadvantages of having to pull a closed loop over the head of the musician each time the musician wears the strap. Providing a constant setting also improves a student's confidence and familiarity with the instrument.

Abstract: The trombone guide of the present invention provides a novel guide for positioning the first and second finger and thumb of the trombonist to ensure proper slide technique.

Abstract: A ring adapter assembly is releasably attachable to a thumbrest of a woodwind musical instrument, such as an oboe, clarinet, English horn or straight saxophone, to provide an attachment ring in those instances when the thumbrest of the instrument does not include a permanent attachment ring. The ring adapter assembly allows a support device to be attached to the musical instrument to relieve the weight on the thumb and hand of a musician playing the instrument. One embodiment of the ring adapter assembly is used with fixed position thumbrests and is adapted to be seated on a top surface of the thumbrest so that an attachment ring within the assembly faces away from the musical instrument. A top portion of the assembly may be moved up and down by an adjustment screw and includes a spring wire which extends around the thumbrest to connect the assembly to the thumbrest.

Abstract: A wind instrument stand which can be assembled and dissasembled, including a peg stand base, a hinged back plate, and a music stand attachment device. The hinged back plate and attachment device permit adjustable attachment of the instrument stand to the upright support of a music stand. A removable bi-peg adapter adapts the peg stand base for use with two additional instruments. Peg adapters fit on the base and the bi-peg adapter, allowing use of the wind instrument stand with one or more wind instruments.

Abstract: A mouthpiece cover holder to retain the mouthpiece of a musical instrument when the instrument is in use is comprised of a pair of retainers. The first retainer has a magnet surface on one side and an adhesive surface on the opposite side to attach the first retainer to the mouthpiece cover. The second retainer has an adhesive surface on one side to attach the second retainer to the musical instrument and a magnetically attractive surface on the opposite side to provide a surface to attract and retain the magnetic surface of the first retainer that has been attached to the mouthpiece.

Abstract: A modular construction, multiple musical instrument stand may be quickly assembled or disassembled for use in the stage or performing environment. The stand contains a plurality of quickly and easily performed adjustments so that various types and sizes of musical instruments may be supported by the stand, and is expandable so that any desired number of instruments may use the stand by adding additional supports during assembly. Further features may be added, such as trays or other types of containers, in the same manner as the assembly of other components of the stand. The stand may be further expanded by using the telescoping crossmembers to widen the base as necessary for the installation of additional musical instrument supports as desired. In a further embodiment, the upright portion of the stand may be folded horizontally against the base for compact storage.

Abstract: A musical instrument stand which includes a plurality of mounting stations for holding various musical instruments which is rotatable to facilitate a musician changing instruments quickly and which is heated to maintain the temperature of all instruments at the normal operating temperature to improve and control tonal qualities. The instrument stand includes a base with a platform being generally circular and rotatably movable with rerspect to the base. A heat chamber is defined between the platform and the base to act as a reservoir for heated air. A heating device is adapted to heat air which is transported into the air chamber. Instrument support members are attachable with respect to mounting stations defined on the platform. Attachment of a support member biases a flap to an opened position to allow heated air to flow upwardly to contact the musical instrument for maintaining it at operating temperature.

Abstract: A mute holder for a musical instrument such as a trumpet, cornet, or trombone, as a clamp portion for attaching to a music stand, and a ring portion for holding the mute. The ring portion has a C-shaped fixed arcuate member and a pivoting sector that allows the mute to be taken out or replaced from the side. A spline-type joint between the clamp and the ring portion locks the angle of the mute holder at a selected one of a number of possible angles. A cam and lever clamp arrangement has several flat surfaces and adapts to fit music stands of any of a number of thicknesses.

Abstract: A combined carrying case and stand for belled musical instruments, primarily those of the brass and woodwind types, including a housing for protection against damage and a base which incorporates a support mechanism to safely secure the instrument exposed in an upright position and conveniently available for use. The combination includes a one-piece protective housing attachable to a base having mechanically extendable legs tangentially radiating from the base at fixed spaced pivot points. The base also includes a centerpost contoured to a particular instrument which with the legs extended assures maximum stability of the instrument when placed in a vertical position.

Abstract: A clarinet stand made of semi-flexible plastic, constructed in such a way that there are no loose parts to assemble. Said stand, because of a unique, riveted spring action of the legs, makes possible the folding and unfolding of said legs in a matter of seconds. With legs folded, the units size and shape is comparable to that of the contour of the clarinet bell interior thus creating a unit that may be packed and stored in said bell while the clarinet is in the case. With the legs unfolded, the unit becomes a lightweight, durable stand which will hold the instrument securely, in a vertical position, when not in the player's hands.

Abstract: An electrically heated musical instrument stand for supporting an idle musical instrument during breaks or pauses during a musical performance for heating the interior of the instrument maintain the idled instrument warm and at its tuned temperature ready for immediate use includes an adjustable support base provided with an upwardly extending adjustable stem insertable into the bell of a musical instrument supported by an adjustable circular stop carried by the stem and engageable with the bell of the instrument. The stop is so positioned that a thermostatically controlled electric heater, including a resistance element enclosed in a cylindrical safety shield, mounted atop the stem is located substantially entirely within the interior of an instrument supported on the stand to provide radiant and naturally convective heat to the interior of the instrument. The heater thermostat is adjustable to provide regulated temperatures to a wide variety of instruments.

Abstract: A musical instrument support stand, adapted for storage substantially entirely within the hollow end of the musical instrument during periods of non-use, is comprised of a base including a tripod, a post secured at one end to the base and having a free distal end for projection within the interior of the musical instrument, and a musical instrument support received on the post and adjustable over the length thereof, wherein the outer geometry of the instrument support is complementary to the inner geometry of the musical instrument whereby the latter may be received by the former and supported thereon.