Abstract: A box with a removable top and a hingable side part for closing into a case to store and carry effects control pedals and miscellaneous gear of a keyboard stand, and opening into a stand for supporting a keyboard in playing position relative to operationally fixed and connected pedals and gear.

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: A musical instrument case for wind instruments providing a body having an instrument storage chamber formed therein. The instrument is placed into the storage chamber through a mouth, a lid being provided to cover the mouth and at the same time to be inserted into the bell of the instrument to secure the same in position. A storage chamber can be provided in the lid and the body is tapered to conform on the inside thereof as well as on the exterior thereof substantially to the shape of the instrument to be stored.

Abstract: A portable electric keyboard musical instrument is disclosed which includes (1) a two-part folding supporting structure, (2) a plurality of vibratile reeds with each having an end fixedly attached to the supporting structure, (3) a plurality of actions for selectively causing respective reeds to vibrate and pickup devices used in spaced relation to the reeds for generating an electrical frequency from the vibrations of the reeds. The keyboard is contained in a hand transportable case which is foldable and serves as a support and protective assembly for the keyboard.

Abstract: A stand for supporting a plurality of guitars; including a collapsible frame, which, when folded up, fits into a carrying case; the frame being made of a plurality of telescopic posts, fitted with rest units and yokes, that support the guitars, and braces for holding the posts upright, and both the posts and braces being pivotable into a folded-away position inside the case.

Abstract: A reed holder comprises a base member and a cover member. The base member includes at least one elongate, rigid member defining a planar, reed-receiving surface and at least one reed retaining member for removably securing a reed against the reed-receiving surface. The cover member defines an open-ended enclosure co-extensive with a predetermined portion of the planar reed-receiving surface for enclosing a tip portion of a read. Coacting assembly structures on the base member and on the cover member are provided for effecting non-removable assembly of the base member with the cover member.

Abstract: A relatively pliable device upon which equipment may stand when in normal use and to which the equipment may be fastened for transport and storage. The device may comprise a carpet having a substantially skid-proof pile surface and a backing. A water impervious material may be bonded to the backing and a number of fastening straps may be anchored to the carpet. When equipment is fastened to the carpet by the anchor straps, the carpet may be rolled into a cylindrical configuration in which it may be held by a plurality of exterior straps. A moveable shoulder strap may be fastened to the exterior straps for ease in carrying and handling the device. A wheeled cap may be mounted on one end of the carpet so that a person transporting it need not bear the entire weight.

Abstract: A carrying case for the accessories including reeds used with woodwind instruments. An insert is provided within the case and has a multiplicity of flat surfaces located longitudinally on its outside surface for holding reeds with an opening extending longitudinally within the insert for storage.

Abstract: A dual-hinged case adaptable for holding various items and in particular one or more types of reeds used in musical woodwind instruments. A dual-hinged case is provided capable of utilizing varying holding means to permit the safe retention of various types of items, as for example, reeds such as those used by a clarinet or saxophone and those used by an oboe, English horn or bassoon.

Abstract: A combination case and stand for a hand held stringed instrument. The case has a body portion and a neck portion and the lower end thereof is provided with a flat bottom supporting surface lying at an angle of about 80.degree. with the long axis of the case. A pair of doors open and close upon themselves to define an instrument display position and an instrument carrying position, respectively. The doors in the open position defined an instrument receiving pocket and the stringed instrument may be positioned in the instrument receiving pocket by orientation 90.degree. to its normal carrying position within the 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 carrying case for musical instruments, particularly saxophones, in which means are provided for immobilizing the instrument so that it does not shift its position within the case regardless of whether the case is right side up, upside down or on its side.

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.

Abstract: A carrying case for a musical instrument or the like is disclosed in which a movable portion of the carrying case is mounted to the remainder of the carrying case for movement to an open position at which position the movable portion and the remainder of the body of the carrying case will support the carrying case in a stable, upright, freestanding position on a horizontal surface. The movable portion takes the form of a pair of front panels hingedly mounted to side panels, which are in turn hingedly mounted to the remainder of the carrying case to enable a double hinged opening of the carrying case until the front panels extend rearwardly of the carrying case and provide a highly stable support apparatus. The carrying case further includes means for releasably retaining the instrument in the carrying case and tray means mounted to provide a convenient equipment support surface.

Abstract: A reinforced form-fitting shipping container from a single blank of generally rectangular outline and particularly suited for the shipping and storing of upholstered furniture. As used for upholstered chairs of the type having a relatively low seat and a backrest, the container comprises an intermediate horizontal wall overlying a front portion of the chair, a horizontal top wall extending over the top of the backrest, and an inclined upper front wall extending between the intermediate horizontal wall and top wall. The container is reinforced at areas of increased stress by integral reinforcing elements providing a multi-ply construction of the inclined upper front wall and preferably also of the intermediate horizontal wall and top wall. In the preferred embodiments, the inclined upper front wall is reinforced and stabilized by overlapping scored and folded portions formed thereunder and extending from a pair of sidewalls.

Abstract: A musical instrument reed storage assembly including a base piece with a flat surface on each opposite side thereof and with musical instrument reeds with flat surfaces abutting the base piece flat surfaces and with two elastic bands spaced apart and extending over the base pieces and over the reeds for holding the reeds straight and flat on the base piece and with the elastic bands having holes for aeration of the reeds. The base piece has indicia for identifying and sequential use of the reeds and the base piece also has an area which receives pencil or pen writing for identifying the assembly.

Abstract: The reed container is especially adapted for original packaging and subsequent storage of double reeds for musical instruments and is comprised of a rectangular shaped flexible plastic material doubled back and secured to itself along opposite edges at two locations spaced from the fold line. The plastic sheet is folded back a distance sufficient to prevent the ends of the reed from contacting the fold portion when the reed is inserted between the two sides of plastic sheeting perpendicular to the fold line with the mounting portion thereof resting on the edge of the folded plastic sheet. The fold of the plastic sheet is not creased to provide ventilation gaps adjacent the fold line.