Patent ID: 6121527
Filing Date: 2000-09-19
Classification: G10G

Abstract:
A multiple-piece musical instrument stand comprising:a) a base including first and second legs extending outward at an acute angle from interconnection therebetween;b) a first stem of terminal length having one end for inter-fitting with said interconnection of said legs and extending upward therefrom at an acute angle to the plain of said base;c) a second stem defined by a connecting end for connection to said distal end of said first stem and continuing upward at the same acute angle as said first stem;d) an instrument yoke extending outward from said second stem member attached thereto to temporarily receive therein the head member of a stringed instrument so as to retain said instrument therein with the weight of said instrument hanging freely downward and above said base to support said instrument within said acute angle formed between said yoke and said base; and,e) first and second connector elements, each said element comprising:i) a first end including a fitting for inserting into one end of each said leg to form a fixed connection therebetween;ii) a curved section extending outward from said fitting to provide a portion of said acute angle formed between said interconnected legs;iii) a second end attached to said curved section containing a half-fitting including at least one offset interior wall, said half-fitting for mating engagement with said other half-fitting to form a fully assembled inter-connectable fitting for engagement with said stem wherein said offset interior walls come together to form a double wall; and,iv) an asymmetrical aperture formed through said double wall for receipt therethrough of an asymmetric member for lockable assembly therewith.