Abstract: Tripod Holder is a device that consists of two supports that are secured to a chest (or footlocker). One support holds the tripod base, and the other support holds the tripod legs. Both supports are secured to the bottom and sides of the chest. One support is fixed with a T-nut from the back; thus using the tripod base's own bolt (that secures the tripod's base to the scope mount), the bolt can be used to secure the tripod's base to one support. Once the tripod based is fixed, the three legs extend out and rest on the other support at multiple contact points. The 10-degree angle of the tripod base's support allows the legs to rest slightly to the top of the chest maximizing available space in the chest. With these two supports securing the tripod legs, via a strap, the legs do not disturb the other scope parts inside the chest, allowing for secure storage during travel.

Abstract: An in-case stand for a musical instrument that supports a musical instrument in the open musical instrument case, such as a guitar, in an inclined position making the headstock and the neck readily accessible for string changes, cleaning or light maintenance.

Abstract: A container (140) having a mouth (142), a bottom (144) and a self-supporting display foil (100). The foil may include a protrusion (162) at a first end (160) and a second end (180). The first end is positioned within the mouth of the container, and the second end is positioned at the bottom of the container. The foil being sufficiently flexible so as to be reversibly deformed, wherein the deformed foil may be placed into or removed from the container through the mouth.

Abstract: The invention is based on a musical instrument case, in particular for storage of a string instrument, with at least one housing, with at least one storage region, which is delimited by the housing, for storage of a musical instrument, and with at least one fixing unit, which is provided to fixate a musical instrument in the storage region at least substantially fixedly as regards a position. It is proposed that the at least one fixing unit comprises at least one structural element of low flexural strength, which is in a fixated state of a musical instrument provided to contact a body of the musical instrument.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a musical instrument case (10) for storing a musical instrument, comprising a case body (12) having an inner wall (16), a cover (18) is attached to the case body (12), an adjustable supporting means (24) is affixed on the inner wall (16) wherein the adjustable supporting means (24) comprising at least one of cushioning unit (26) and each cushioning unit (26) is connectable by a rope (28), wherein the cushioning unit (26) is expanded to securely grip the musical instrument when the rope (28) is pulled and can be adjusted to fit with various sizes of the musical instruments.

Abstract: Cases for the protection of musical instruments each with a neck and a body are disclosed. The case includes a case body having an elongated upper portion for receiving the instrument neck and a lower enveloping portion with a far end for receiving the instrument body. The cases also include a selectively releasable cover hingedly affixed to the case body to permit selective access to the case body so that the instrument may be inserted into and removed from the case. The cases also include a protective boot attached to the far end of the case body. Optionally, such boots may include a central region disposed between a pair of opposing regions wherein the central region transfers less shock to the stringed instrument body than the opposing regions.

Abstract: A fanciful shaped rosin and protective element for use in connection with the bow of a stringed instrument, wherein said fanciful shape is selected from one or more of the following shapes: heart, star, flower, plant, cross, letter, number, animal, football, soccer balls, baseball, basketball, human shape, shamrock, skull, Christmas tree, wreath, six pointed star, crucifix, planet, crescent moons, clef symbols, notes, rests, fermata, punctuation symbols, QWERTY keyboard symbols, percent symbol, ampersand, LOL, and a smiley face. The protective element preferably comprises a protective fabric attached to said rosin.

Abstract: A free-standing vitrine for storing instruments is disclosed. The vitrine comprises a transparent portion through which an instrument stored inside the vitrine is viewable when the lid of the vitrine is closed. Furthermore, versions of the free-standing vitrine may be inclined relative to the surface on which the vitrine rests.

Abstract: The invention provides a stock oil composition for needle coke for a graphite electrode, the stock oil composition having a 10 vol % distillation temperature of 280° C. or higher as the distillation property, and when separated into the aromatic component and non-aromatic component by elution chromatography, having an aromatic component content of 30-80 wt % with respect to the total weight of the stock oil composition and an aromatic component molecular weight of 255-1300, as well as a non-aromatic component normal paraffin content of at least 5 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the aromatic component.

Abstract: Portable security and protection cases and enclosures for storage and transport of high value articles susceptible or vulnerable to theft, loss or irreparable damage. The cases and enclosures include reinforced structural shells electronic anti-theft and climate control and monitoring measures, electronic and non-electronic anti-breakage performance characteristics and automated locking and control systems.

Abstract: Provided is an instrument housing case, which allows an instrument to be readily taken in and out of the instrument. The instrument housing case (10) includes: a main body case (20), which has a bottomed cylindrical shape, and includes an opened upper end surface and opened upper portions of parts of side surfaces; and a cover body (30). The cover body (30) includes: a top plate (31) adapted for an opening portion (26) of the upper end surface of the main body case; and a side plate (33) adapted for an opening portion (28) of the parts of the side surfaces of the main body case (20), the side plate (33) including a lower end portion pivotably fixed to the main body case (20) through a hinge (40). The cover body (30) covers the opening portion (26) of the upper end surface and the opening portion (28) of the parts of the side surfaces of the main body case (20) to thereby allow the opening portions (26, 28) to open and close.

Abstract: Provided is an instrument housing case, which is capable of preventing an instrument from falling down, and which is capable of achieving a reduction in weight.

Abstract: Provided is an instrument housing case, which is capable of preventing an instrument from falling down, and which is capable of achieving a reduction in weight.

Abstract: A violin or viola case alleviates potential damage pathways by including one or more protective features. In one aspect, a safety device knocks down the bridge upon the occurrence of crushing contact, impact with the lid of the case or sharp movement. The safety device may be part of the case, or may be provided as an add-on attachment for an existing case. By harnessing the shock or movement to collapse the bridge when trauma to an instrument case occurs, the instrument experiences a low-impact, broad area slap against the top by the face of the bridge as it is knocked down, and collapse of the thin vertical bridge leaves free space between the instrument and the case to prevent damage upon further impact or movement. A well secures the bow in a protected recess away from the instrument.

Abstract: An instrument case is disclosed having a case body having a top edge. A cover fits over the case body and has a top inner and outer edge. A hinge, having two axes of rotation, connects the cover to the case body. One axis is substantially coincident with the edge of the of the case body and the other axis is substantially coincident with either edge of the top of the cover. When the cover is rotated to an open position, the cover supports the case body and allows the case to function as an instrument stand.

Abstract: A stringed musical instrument cover that is made of a clear poly vinyl chloride (PVC) or other clear flexible type of fabric. The cover is designed to cover the parts of an instrument from air borne dust and other contaminants. The clear fabric is necessary to allow the instruments' craftsmanship to be seen while on display and not being played. The fitted headstock pocket is the only means of attachment to the musical instrument and is designed to allow the cover to be easily removed from and replaced on the instrument. The cover is open at the back to allow for proper air circulation and not allow moisture to condense on the underside of the vinyl material.

Abstract: A case for acoustic and electrical sound instruments and including bottom and cover sections hingedly connectable with each other, a fastener for releasably securing the cover section to the other bottom section, and a least one retaining band connectable to the bottom section for releasably securing a sound instrument in the case.

Abstract: A case for acoustic and electrical sound instruments and including bottom and cover sections hingedly connectable with each other, a fastener for releasably securing the cover section to the other bottom section, and a least one retaining band connectable to the bottom section for releasably securing a sound instrument in the case.

Abstract: A combination case and stand for musical instruments or other items that when used in transport, has the appearance and simple functionality of a standard case. To function as a stand, the top can be completely removed, and the bottom portion which holds the item is fabricated with a joint such that it can fold into a stable stand configuration. When folded into the stand configuration, the joint becomes the top of the stand, and the rigid segments on each side of the joint become the supporting sides. In the stand configuration, the musical instrument or other item is supported in a slanted but upright position within one of the supporting sides. An additional feature of the present invention is a drop-down shelf that can lie flat and function as a pocket in the case configuration, and drop down to serve as a shelf in the stand configuration.

Abstract: This invention relates to a container for an item, in which the item is selected from the group consisting of musical instruments, furniture and antiques, which container comprises a flexible, gas impermeable material adapted to be disposed around the item or a substantial portion thereof; sealing means for forming the material into a substantially sealed bag around the item or a substantial portion thereof, said sealed bag defining a chamber having an enclosed atmosphere; and means for controlling the humidity of the enclosed atmosphere. The container is particularly useful for musical instruments, especially keyboard instruments. A preservation system for an item and a method for preserving an item which utilize such a container are also disclosed.

Abstract: A case for acoustic and electrical sound instruments and including bottom and cover sections hingedly connectable with each other, a fastener for releasably securing the cover section to the other bottom section, and a least one retaining band connectable to the bottom section for releasably securing a sound instrument in the case.

Abstract: An improved musical instrument carrying case combines a well-placed storage space for bows and accessories with a humidity control system to completely protect and preserve the instrument. The case includes a base and an upper lid which together form the outer surface of the case. Inside the case, a lower lid divides the case into two compartments. A first compartment is formed between the lower lid and the base of the case, while a second compartment is formed between the lower lid and the upper lid. The first compartment is preferably lined with a protective padding which has a molded primary chamber for the instrument. In addition to the primary chamber, a humidity control system and an accessory chamber are preferably between the lower lid and the base of the case. Within the second compartment is a cache for a plurality of bows or other accessories. By separating the instrument and bows into two different compartments, the life of bow hairs and the wooden body of the instrument is prolonged.

Abstract: A guitar case has a casing frame including a plurality of inflatable bladders for defining a compartment for receiving a guitar and for resiliently supporting the guitar placed in the compartment. The bladders when inflated or expanded substantially surround and grip the guitar in the compartment. The bladders are releasably connected to one another along their peripheries, by a zipper or by VELCRO.TM. type loop and hook fasteners. The two halves of the inflatable guitar case may be completely separable. In that case, at least one of the bladders is provided with a shelf for supporting the guitar and with a stand element for supporting the bladder and the guitar in an upright orientation. The guitar case may be a stand-alone case and in that event is provided with a handle or hand grip for facilitating manual transport of the case and the guitar therein. Alternatively, the above-described guitar case may function as a liner to be inserted in a conventional guitar case with rigid or semirigid panels.

Abstract: A musical instrument case cover is disclosed, the cover being comprised of flexible fabric top and bottom panels having a surrounding side panel of the same fabric therebetween. The side panel is longitudinally bisected over a portion of its length by a slide fastener. The fabric employed in the panels is comprised of a reflective outer portion made up of an outer clear polyester coating over a reflective metallic layer of aluminum. A sheet of woven strips of polyethylene backs the metallic layer which, in turn, is backed by a layer of resilient foam. A fabric lining is the innermost layer, the top and bottom panels having a thick layer of resilient foam between this lining and the reflective outer portion. Interior slide fasteners secure openings in the fabric lining through which the thick layer of foam may be removed and replaced.

Abstract: A guide to assist a player of a stringed instrument in the process of applying rosin to their bow including a base (2) and a pair of parallel guides (8, 10) which are parallel to the diameter of the rosin and are capable of rotating about the axis of the rosin.

Abstract: A shock proof carrying and storage enclosure for a cello retained within a conventional rigid case is disclosed. The enclosure comprises a series of pad members of yieldable material which are shaped and fitted to completely surround the rigid case. The pad members are in turn completely surrounded by and firmly held together against the outer surfaces of the rigid case by an outer cover to provide shock protection which enables the enclosure to be transported safely within a cargo compartment of an aircraft or the like.

Abstract: A dual carrying case for two generally trapezoidally-shaped musical instruments is disclosed. The carrying case comprises a pair of generally trapezoidally-shaped pouch members, each of which is longitudinally elongate and includes a generally transversely extending wide end, a generally transversely extending narrow end, and first and second generally longitudinally extending side edges. The pouch members are each adapted to receive and enclose a musical instrument therein, and each pouch member includes means thereon engageable with means on the other of the pouch members for releasably fastening one of the pouch members to the other of the pouch members, with the narrow end of each of the pouch members positioned parallel to, facing and adjacent to the wide end of the other of the pouch members.

Abstract: The present invention provides a unique ventilated fabric cover reinforced at selected portions for protecting finishes of stringed instruments. In a presently preferred embodiment, the inventive fabric cover is composed of interlaced, natural fibers woven or knitted in a prescribed ventilated pattern, and reinforced at selective portions which are more subject to wear as the instrument is played over time. The ventilated fabric is configured to protect and surround the outer rear peripheral portion of the stringed instrument, and may be custom sized for a wide variety of guitars, violins, violas, lutes, stringed basses, cellos, or the like. The unique cover further comprises elastic banding disposed in a central portion of the fabric to effect a tensioned form fit with the outer rear peripheral portion of the instrument to be protected.

Abstract: The invention comprises an adjustable case for stringed instruments, such as violins, violas, or guitars, which may have different body sizes within any given type. The case has a transverse interior fixed wall, preferably contoured for the button or lower end of the instrument body. This wall can be adjusted longitudinally to form a snug fit for any instrument having a body size within the adjustment range. The moveable wall has a cut-out area to act as a bearing surface for the neck of the instrument and tie-down straps to further eliminate movement during transit. A resilient pad, generally located on the floor of the case, is associated with each end wall structure. These support the sturdier end areas of the back of the body so that the more fragile central portion of the back is held above the bottom panel of the case. Thus, an impact to the outside of the case is not transmitted directly to the instrument.

Abstract: A guitar case and holder combination is provided which can be fixed by an auxilliary support member into a partially opened position enough to allow the case to stand upright and act as a holder for the guitar by means of a slanted and indented surface provided on one of the sides thereof.

Abstract: A compact tenor trombone case for carrying a "single" B-flat bell section, a bell section with F attachment, and a slide section that mates with either of the bell sections includes first and second triangular padded bell section compartments separated by an inclined wall section with an elongated padded groove therein for holding the slide section. The first triangular compartment holds the bell section with the F attachment and the second triangular compartment holds the "single" B-flat bell section. The trombone case enables a trombonist to carry the trombone components needed to play either a "single" B-flat trombone or a B-flat trombone with F attachment in a unitary compact case.

Abstract: An inflatable instrument case for musical instruments includes upper and lower complementary sections, each including an inner wall and an outer wall member, forming a cavity therein between. Such cavity is inflatable. Each inner wall, of each complementary section, includes a portion thereof having an inflatable section which is independently inflatable from the cavity in each complementary section. Thus, an interior cavity is provided, surrounded by an inflatable structure, such that the inflatable structure is encapsulated within the cavities formed within the complementary sections. The exterior surface of each complementary section may be covered with a flexible material, simulating a leather-like appearance. A musical instrument may be carried within the structure, totally protected as if by floating within a column of air, and surrounded by the interior inflatable covering thereover.

Abstract: A case for a stringed musical instrument has its enclosure or body in the form of a right triangular prism to present spaced apart parallel panels with right triangular perimeters and a peripheral wall extending between such perimeters of the panels and having right angularly related portions with contiguous ends, and preferably of different lengths, and a diagonal portion extending between the other ends, and the carrying handle extends from the peripheral wall at a location between the ends of the diagonal portion which is selected so that with the longer of the right angularly related portions of the peripheral wall extending substantially vertical, the handle will be substantially in vertical alignment with the center of gravity of the case with the instrument therein.