Abstract: An audio attenuation device for attenuating audio for transmission to an unborn baby includes a body and an attachment mechanism for attaching the body to an article of clothing of an expectant mother. The body is configured to receive at least one audio earbud that includes an audio producing side from which an audio signal is transmitted from the earbud. The body further includes a layer of material configured to be positioned in contact with the audio producing side to receive the audio signal from the earbud and to attenuate an intensity of the audio signal. The layer of material is configured such that, when the audio signal that is received by the layer of material has a maximum sound level of approximately 90 decibels or greater, the attenuated audio signal exiting the layer of material has a maximum sound level between approximately 45 and 85 decibels.

Abstract: A game system and method that uses an instrument as an input encourages a user to play along with the game's soundtrack on an instrument (e.g. guitar, bass, etc.). The game cues the player to play notes and/or chords on the instrument at an appropriate time and then data is collected from the instrument via a connection between the instrument and the apparatus running the game. The game then scores the user based on note/chord and timing information it receives.

Abstract: A specialized harness supports the weight of a violin or a viola, eliminating the need for the player to engage the neck or chin to support the instrument while playing. The harness transfers the weight of the instrument to larger muscles in the player's back or shoulder, thus providing ergonomic assistance to the player, and encouraging beneficial posture while playing. Such an ergonomic apparatus may be further equipped with a counterweight. Use of the violin harness permits playing freely, without a need for customary accessories. The violin harness may allow those with upper torso or neck injuries, who might otherwise be prevented from playing the violin, to do so comfortably and painlessly.

Abstract: An instrument support for a wind musical instrument includes a bracket configured to be attached to the wind musical instrument, a base section configured to rest on a trunk of a user, and one or more support members spanning a distance between the bracket and the base section. The instrument support further includes a first adjustment mechanism that can be used to adjustably and selectively fix a position of the one or more support members with respect to the bracket and a second adjustment mechanism that can be used to adjustably and selectively fix the distance between the bracket and the base section.

Abstract: A harmonica automatic positioner, comprising: a shoulder yoke configured to be worn over the shoulders of a user, the shoulder yoke having a first end and a second end configured for resting on opposite sides of the chest of the user; a harmonica support frame, rotatably attached to the first end and second end, the harmonica support frame having a first member and a second member configured to rotatably attach to the first end and the second end of the shoulder yoke, where the harmonica support frame is adapted to be wearable on a chest of a user and comprises a plurality of fasteners configured to hold a harmonica; a clutch mechanism that rotatably joins the first end and the first member, and rotatably joins the second end and the second member, where the clutch mechanism is configured to hold the harmonica automatic positioner in alternatively an at rest position and an at ready position, where in the at rest position the harmonica is out of the way of the user's mouth, and where at the at ready position

Abstract: The sound box of a guitar is modified to add a concave shaped pocket that can be placed at various locations along the sound box body in order to be used to rest against the thigh of the instrumentalist while in the sitting position. An optional rubber gripping pad can be attached to the sound box rest pocket to add additional gripping power if desired. The sound box rest pocket can be applied to both electric and acoustic guitars and eliminates the need to wear guitar straps when playing in the sitting position. The sound box rest pocket does not negatively affect the quality of the sound produced from the guitar.

Abstract: A carrying strap for supporting an object is described. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the carrying strap comprises a neck pad for distributing the object's weight over the user's neck, the neck pad having inner or first, and outer or second sides affixed to each other along perimeter, wherein the first side is configured to contact backside of the user's neck and the first side comprises two partially overlapped layers in a mirror-image orientation to form an open slot, located substantially near center portion of the neck pad, which is configured for housing a removable cushion that provides extra cushion to the backside of the user's neck; at least one hook for securing the object; and an extension portion connecting the neck pad and the at least one hook.

Abstract: A musical instrument strap 100 has a neck band 101 worn on the back side of the neck of a musical instrument player, and also has a musical instrument connector 10 that is connected to both ends of the neck band 101 extending forward respectively from the left and right sides of the neck and connects the neck band 101 to a musical instrument. The musical instrument connector 10 has a flat plate 1 that prevents a right portion of the neck band 101 that extends forward from the right side of the neck, and a left portion of the neck band 101 that extends forward from the left side of the neck, from approaching each other, thereby maintaining the distance between the right portion and the left portion; and a hook 5 capable of engaging with the musical instrument. The flat plate 1 has a hole where the right end of the neck band 101 is connected and a hole where the left end of the neck band 101 is connected, and the left and right holes are spaced from each other by a predetermined distance.

Abstract: An instrument carrier is disclosed for supporting one or more drums without using traditional “J” rods components. The carrier uses sliders that eliminate the interference with the user's legs and more particularly the user's thighs and provides a more natural stride of the user. The drum mounting structure is repositioned or translated on the sliders. The carrier allows the drum to be rigidly mounted in a variety of positions relative to the user. The cantilevered weight of the drum(s) rotates the drum or drum array to lock the drum(s) into a vertical or horizontal slots or saddle. In another embodiment a bridge extends from the carrier to a single post or tube to support a slidably mounted single drum. The structure also eliminates the necessity of a structurally rigid fixed abdomen plate and allows for use of a flexible and conforming abdomen plate.

Abstract: An improved adjustable stringed instrument apparatus, hereafter known as ‘support’, ‘instrument support’ or ‘guitar support’, that supports the instrument in playing position while the user is in the sitting position. The support attaches to the instrument using magnets and rests on the user's leg. It utilizes a flexible leg support means connected to a magnetic attachment means, also referred to as the magnet housing, at one end and an adjustable rigid support with hinged pivoting magnet housing on the opposing end. Three discrete mechanisms on the support allow for vertical, horizontal, and angular adjustments of the instrument. The support's design allows it to be easily attached, removed, collapsed, and stored with no detrimental effects to the instrument. It also allows the support to be securely attached to a variety of imperfect surfaces.

Abstract: The MRS NAP apparatus is disclosed for carrying marching percussion or other objects, particularly but not exclusively drums of various sizes and amalgamations and other objects carried at a person's frontal area near waist height. The apparatus is worn about the user's waist and the utility uses the person's hips to bear the instrument's load. Current state of the art places a majority of the load upon the shoulders and spine. The apparatus relieves the shoulder and spine of weight and pressure and also allows more upper body movement. The MRS NAP apparatus consists of an exoskeleton load bearing frame for a solid platform to hold the carried object stably, an endoskeleton padded for comfort, a vertical spinal column brace, and straps from the apex of the spinal column brace for stability of larger objects. The MRS NAP apparatus is adjustable for various consumers of diverse sizes.

Abstract: A guitar mounting device that allows an individual, particularly a guitar player, to mount his or her guitar on the side of an amplifier. The device is fabricated from a leather strap attached to the side of an amplifier casing and also a number of slits so that a guitar with an external button can be connected to one of the slits. In addition, the device includes a wire frame and an attachable, flexible cord that allows the neck of the guitar neck to be secured to the device.

Abstract: An apparatus for converting a standard electric bass guitar to play as a classical upright bass guitar. A bass guitar stand up apparatus may include a mounting stand such as a tri or uni-pod, an adapter, an arm, and a stabilizer. The apparatus may be adjustable for height selection. The apparatus may be quick release for convenience. The arm may facilitate positioning. The stabilizer may mount to lower strap mount. The apparatus may be easily removed and guitar may be played, docked, or transported in standard guitar configuration. The apparatus can also be configured to a supportive belt to afford mobility to a musician while supporting and playing a standard electric bass guitar.

Abstract: A bracket system for mounting and dismounting a musical instrument case to a motorcycle and includes two grooved mounting posts and a mounting spool attached to the frame, rear fender, or rear fender rail of the motorcycle, and a bracket system mounted on the musical instrument case to removably receive the mounting posts and spool. The system has a first bracket having an end-located post receiver groove and a vertical post receiver groove opening downward for engaging the two posts. By sliding the end-located post receiver groove over the forward post followed by rotational engagement of the rearward post by the downward opening post receiver groove of the second bracket the case is installed on the posts. The system also has a second bracket mounted on the case having an upward-opening spring biased quick-release docking latch so mounted as to securely engage and disengage a spool mounted on the motorcycle.

Abstract: A device for supporting a musical instrument on a shoulder of an individual is disclosed. The device includes a first end segment adapted to be connectable to a first portion of a musical instrument, a second end segment adapted to be connectable to a second portion of a musical instrument and a plurality of discrete body segments. Each body segment of the plurality of body segments is interlinked with at least one other body segment between the end segments to form a unitary segmented strap. A method of making a device for supporting a musical instrument on the shoulder of an individual is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for the carrying of a recorder includes a ring sized to fit around the shaft of the recorder in a position that consistently permits playability of the recorder and a strap attached to the ring having sufficient length so as to fit around the neck of the person playing the recorder and allowing the recorder to hang in a position of easy access.

Abstract: A unitary game call having a platform with legs, that can be affixed to a limb of a hunter. When retained, the game call's bottom face, or sound emanating surface, is maintained in a position elevated from the hunter's limb by the legs depending from the platform. Further, an adjustable, flexible body attaching member serves to secure the retained game call relative the limb.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a stringed musical instrument on a user in which the apparatus comprises a harness that attaches to a single anchor point on the instrument and further cradles the body of the instrument along a length of the harness. The harness includes a tab for engaging the anchor point on the instrument and an adjustable strap forming a single closed loop that further engages the front, back and side surfaces of the instrument during use.

Abstract: An apparatus for the carrying of a woodwind musical instrument, known as a recorder, consisting of a ring with sufficient inside diameter to fit around the shaft of the recorder and a strap attached to the ring and of sufficient length so as to fit around the neck of the person playing the recorder and allowing the recorder to hang in a position of easy access to the user.

Abstract: An apparatus for the carrying of a woodwind musical instrument, known as a recorder, consisting of a ring with sufficient inside diameter to fit around the shaft of the recorder and a strap attached to the ring and of sufficient length so as to fit around the neck of the person playing the recorder and allowing the recorder to hang in a position of easy access to the user.

Abstract: A guitar shoulder strap incorporates thickened, rolled edges along the length of the strap. The strap webbing between is generally about two millimeters thick and fifty millimeters wide. The thick, rolled edges are almost four millimeters thick and about six millimeters wide. A decorative pattern is weaved into the outside decorative surface. The strap webbing and thick, rolled edges are a single weave of textile wherein many longitudinal fibers have been bunched into cords at the edges and spiraling transverse fibers are woven to build the webbing and encase the cords.

Abstract: Support devices for a woodwind musical instrument, and methods for making such support devices. A support device includes a strap for hanging from the neck of the user. Attached to the strap is a brace shaped to receive the instrument. This way the instrument is suspended from the neck of the user. Preferably the brace is such that the strap is attached so that no portion of the strap contacts the instrument, when it is so supported.

Abstract: A case for musical instruments and including a shell for receiving a musical instrument and having at least one shoulder strap attachable from outside to the shell at upper and lower attachment points provided of the shell, a connection element provided at an end of the shoulder strap adjacent to the upper attachment point for releasably securing the shoulder strap to the shell, and an upholstery cover provided on the shell or the shoulder strap for covering at least a portion of the connection elements.

Abstract: A dual shoulder guitar strap, has two straps. Each goes over one shoulder. The strap has length adjustment buckles for each of these straps. The strap also has a device for adjusting position of each strap on its shoulder. Length adjustments and position on shoulder adjustments are independently controllable. One strap can lie flat on the other so the strap can be used either to hold the guitar over one shoulder or to hold the guitar supported by both shoulders.

Abstract: A carrier assembly is adapted for securing a carried article to a human user. The carrier assembly includes a first securing strap secured around the torso of the user at a point below the user's underarms. A second securing strap is secured around the torso of the user at a point just above the user's pelvis. An article attachment mechanism connected between the first securing strap and the second securing strap. In an embodiment, the article attachment mechanism includes an upper attachment assembly connected to the first securing strap, and a lower attachment assembly connected to the second securing strap. A pair of upper securing brackets can be connected to the upper attachment assembly, with a pair of lower securing brackets connected to the lower attachment assembly. First and second connector rods are connected between respective upper securing brackets and lower securing brackets. An adjustment mechanism can be provided on each of the securing brackets.

Abstract: A dual shoulder guitar strap, has two straps. Each goes over one shoulder. The strap has length adjustment buckles for each of these straps. The strap also has a device for adjusting position of each strap on its shoulder. Length adjustments and position on shoulder adjustments are independently controllable. One strap can lie flat on the other so the strap can be used either to hold the guitar over one shoulder or to hold the guitar supported by both shoulders.

Abstract: A strap for guitars and the like made from recycled seat belt components. The strap includes as its components a male seat belt buckle member insertably retainable within a female seat belt buckle member, a first length of seat belt strap material and a second length of seat belt strap material, first and second slip buckles; and a pair of connecting members, each having a length of sheet material having an aperture defined adjacent an end thereof.

Abstract: A strap for guitars and the like made from recycled seat belt components. The strap includes as its components a male seat belt buckle member insertably retainable within a female seat belt buckle member, a first length of seat belt strap material and a second length of seat belt strap material, first and second slip buckles; and a pair of connecting members, each having a length of sheet material having an aperture defined adjacent an end thereof.

Abstract: A backpack attachment system for a hardshell musical instrument carrying case includes rings that are permanently attached to the exterior of the case, thereby allowing quick access for using a backpack type strap or straps for carrying the case. The strap set itself is optionally removable, but the attachment rings are not, being permanently mounted to the case, using, for example, rivets, screws, snaps or equivalent means.

Abstract: A strap for guitars and the like made from recycled seat belt components. The strap includes as its components a male seat belt buckle member insertably retainable within a female seat belt buckle member, a first length of seat belt strap material and a second length of seat belt strap material, first and second slip buckles; and a pair of connecting members, each having a length of sheet material having an aperture defined adjacent an end thereof.

Abstract: A harness attachment to shoulder strap harness for holding a guitar in the front of the player which is attached to the left fret end and right strumming end of the guitar. The present invention has an additional right srumming end attachment which mounts over the right strumming end attachment of the shoulder strap harness. The attachment of the present invention includes a lower mounting member and an upper adjustable loop member movably attachable to the player's right hip area in a number of embodiments.

Abstract: A quick disconnect coupling for adapting any guitar strap having a pair of ends with throughbores to any guitar having a pair of guitar strap-attaching pegs that engage the throughbores in the pair of ends of the guitar strap of the guitar, respectively. The coupling includes a first portion, a second portion, first apparatus, and second apparatus. The first portion engages a first guitar strap-attaching peg of the pair of guitar strap-attaching pegs of the guitar. The second portion is releasably engaged to the first portion and engages the throughbore in a first end of the pair of ends of the guitar strap, with the other throughbore in a second end of the pair of ends of the guitar strap of the guitar engaging with a second guitar strap-attaching peg of the pair of guitar strap-attaching pegs of the guitar. The first apparatus releasably engages the second portion to the first portion. The second apparatus engages the second portion to the first end of the guitar strap of the guitar.

Abstract: A double strap harness having right and left shoulder strap systems and a back connecting system for supporting and positioning a guitar or similar instrument in front of a player. The right shoulder strap system extends over the right shoulder and is mounted on the strumming end of the guitar. The left shoulder strap system includes two straps extending over the left shoulder mounted to the front and back of the player, and a strap mounted on the fret end of the guitar. The back connecting system ties the right and left strap systems together. Each system performs its own weight managing function allowing the distribution support to coincide with the actions of the player.

Abstract: A cord or cable lock for preventing a cord or cable from being accidentally pulled out of a socket of a musical instrument, due to tugs on the cable or cord, is disclosed. The cable lock is in the form of a strip which is curled or curved at one end to give a J-shaped profile to the cable lock. Near the end distal from the curved portion, the cable lock has a hole which allows the cable lock to be mounted to a musical instrument using a screw. The curved portion of the cable lock surrounds the cable and frictionally grips the cable to keep tugs on the cable from being transmitted to a plug at the end of the cable. Thus the plug is prevented from being pulled out of the socket in the musical instrument.

Abstract: A musical instrument stand comprises an elbow rod device, an upper rod disposed on top of the elbow rod device, a hollow tube disposed on the upper rod, an upper holder inserted through the hollow tube, and two base rods disposed under the elbow rod device. The elbow rod device has a first hollow plate and a second hollow plate. A first and a second undulated brackets are disposed on the corresponding first and second hollow plates.

Abstract: A turkey call holding leg harness is provided including a pair of straps each having a pair of ends including a first free end and a second end. The second finds have buckles mounted thereon for releasably coupling with the first free ends to define closed loops. Further provided is a pair of adjustable plates mounted between the straps for releasably containing a turkey call.

Abstract: A harness and shoulder strap assembly to securely enclose, support, and form a carrying device for musical instrument cases. The case-engaging harness and shoulder straps are comprised of a plurality of adjustable strap loops connected by various fastenings, adjusters, releasable buckles, joiners, and fixing methods. The harness and shoulder strap assembly can safely support and carry a wide variety of size, shape, and style instruments and instrument cases.

Abstract: A soft bag containing an audio system with multiple speakers and strap which may be worn about the abdomen of an expectant mother or carried separately by the non-expectant mother. The bag also has a storage area for carrying various sundries related to pregnancy and infants.

Abstract: A harness for supporting an instrument includes a pair of shoulder straps extending from waist belts and terminating above the person's chest and another strap connected to the pair of shoulder straps and extending therefrom downward to receive a hook assembly for supporting a musical instrument.

Abstract: A marching rack for percussion instruments includes a bow-shaped horizontal frame member having spaced instrument mounting brackets. The frame member is connected to an outer end of a support member having upper and lower arms. The support member is arranged to be connected to a support harness to be worn by a percussionist.

Abstract: An improved call holder lanyard comprising an elongated flexible cord having a first end, an intermediate section and a second end, with the first end having a first member thereon for slideably but resistantly engaging a portion of the intermediate section of the flexible cord to allow a hunter to slideably position the first member along the intermediate section and the second end having a second member thereon for slideably but resistantly engaging a further portion of the intermediate section of the flexible cord to allow a hunter to slideably position the second member along the intermediate section with the first end, the second end and the intermediate section coacting to form a loop sufficiently long for placement around a hunter's neck with the loop being contractable by sliding the members in a first direction along the intermediate section and expandable by sliding the members in a second direction along the intermediate section and a plurality of call-holder cords positioned along the call holder

Abstract: A support apparatus (10) for supporting the weight of a musical instrument such as a saxophone (S) on the back and hips of a musician (M) is provided. A clip (12) engages a rear portion of a musician's belt (B) or pants (P). A pair of substantially rigid members (30a,30b) extend from the clip (12) and contact the musician's back (MB). The substantially rigid members (30a,30b) each include a curved portion (34a,34b), opposite the clip (12), that extends over and at least partially around the shoulders (S1,S2) of a musician (M). The distal end (36a,36b) of each member (30a,30b) lies adjacent a front portion (FP) of the musician (M). A strap assembly (50) is connected to the distal ends (36a,36b) of the substantially rigid members (30a,30b). A musical instrument clip (56) is connected to the strap assembly (50) and releasably attaches an instrument such as a saxophone (S) to the apparatus (10).

Abstract: A folding guitar stand includes a top member, two legs pivotably connected to a hollow bottom side of the top member, two connecting rods pivotably connected to the legs for supporting a guitar, and two foot members respectively fixed to the legs at the bottom, with each foot member having two balance rods being pivotable in opposite directions for supporting the stand on the ground.

Abstract: A holder for a guitar slide bar wherein the slide bar may be conveniently stored by the musician on the guitar strap, the holder eliminating the necessity to search for the slide bar when needed. The slide bar holder consists of a U-shaped body which is clipped upon the guitar strap and a portion of the body supports the slide bar retaining apparatus, which may either be in the form of resilient clips, or magnets, if a ferrous slide is employed.

Abstract: A sliding bass mechanism is disclosed and creates an excellent environment for the left wrist, hand and fingers to manipulate the bass and chord buttons of an accordion. This sliding bass makes possible the delivery of accurate rhythmic and harmonious pulse. The accordion sliding bass of this invention presents an opportunity to allow the left wrist, hand and fingers the freedom to reach a new degree of speed, accuracy and force, while at the same time being able to push and pull the accordion in a very smooth manner.

Abstract: The invention relates to a carrying and/or holding device for musical percussion instruments, particularly with an attachment for an instrument, such as a tom-tom drum, wherein the attachment is fastened by means of an upper bearing and a lower bearing to the kettle of a bass drum in a vibration damping manner.

Abstract: A new Harmonica Shoulder Holster for offering an easy, efficient, and attractive means of carrying musical harmonicas. The inventive device includes a backing material, a plurality of harmonica pockets, a plurality of note pockets, a leg strap, a pants strap, and a shoulder strap. In use, the Harmonica Shoulder Holster 10 is equipped with harmonicas 6, notes, a pen 4, and a pencil 2. The device is then slung over the left shoulder of the musician and the pant straps 16 are then fastened to a musician's pants using the strap clamps 17. Finally, the leg strap 15 is fastened to the musician's left leg using the leg strap attachment means 21.