Patent ID: 6359203
Filing Date: 2002-03-19
Classification: G10G

Abstract:
A method for supporting and positioning a musical instrument or other tool or implement having a body with a lower section in a substantially upright or near-vertical position, so that an upper portion of said musical instrument is positioned generally above a musician's shoulder, comprising:(a) providing a strap which fits upon the body of said musician, said strap having a pair of opposite ends, each end of said strap including means for attachment to the said lower section of said musical instrument, (b) providing, upon an upper portion of said strap, means for attachment to an upper section of said musical instrument in the region generally at or above said musician's shoulder, whereby said musical instrument can be supported and positioned in a near-vertical position, and whereby said musician or operator can use both hands freely to play upon or operate said musical instrument or other implement.