Patent ID: 6462260
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: G10G

Abstract:
A carrying case for musical instruments that also functions as a musical instrument stand comprising:a bottom portion; a top portion; said bottom portion and said top portion designed to fit together such that when joined together in a closed configuration said bottom portion and said top portion form a case that is configured to accommodate and completely enclose a musical instrument; said bottom portion being segmented by a joint into two segments; each of said two segments having a jointed end and a non-jointed end; said two segments configured to be movably joined at said joint into a stand configuration that has a stand top and two supporting sides, such that said joint forms said stand top and said two segments form said supporting sides of said stand with said stand resting on said non-jointed ends of said two segments; and, one of said two supporting sides being configured to hold and support the musical instrument in a rest position.