Abstract:
The present invention features a keyboard instrument stand having concave sides on the main beam. A set of legs is pivotably attached to the sides of the beam, wherein the beam can stably rest on the extended legs. The unique positioning of the legs provide for many advantages, including reduction in rocking of the stand during a performance.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention features a keyboard instrument stand having concave sides on the main beam. A set of legs are pivotably attached to the sides of the beam, wherein the beam can stably rest on the extended legs. The unique positioning of the legs provide for many advantages, including reduction in rocking of the stand during a performance. 
     Any feature or combination of features described herein are included within the scope of the present invention provided that the features included in any such combination are not mutually inconsistent as will be apparent from the context, this specification, and the knowledge of one of ordinary skill in the art. Additional advantages and aspects of the present invention are apparent in the following detailed description and claims. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  shows an isometric view of the stand with the legs and support arms in their collapsed position. 
         FIG. 2  shows a side view of the stand. 
         FIG. 3  shows a top view of the stand, wherein the legs and support arms are pivotably attached to the concave sides of the beam. The legs and support arms are in their collapsed position. 
         FIG. 4  shows a top view of the stand, wherein the legs and support arms are pivotably attached to the concave sides of the beam. The legs and support arms are in their extended position, wherein the legs form about a 35 to 45 degree with respect to each other, and the support arms form about a 35 to 45 degree with respect to each other. 
         FIG. 5  shows a power strip or surge protector that can be mounted on the beam. 
         FIG. 6  shows a side view of the stand, with the legs and support arms in their extended position, wherein the beam leans backward onto the extended legs, and the keyboards resting on the extended support arms. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 1-6 , the present invention features a keyboard instrument stand  100  comprising a beam  110  having a front beam side  111 , a back beam side  112 , a first beam side  113  and a second beam side  114 , a top beam end  115  and a lower beam end  116 . In some embodiments, the first beam side  113  is concave toward a center  117  of the beam  110  to form a first wedge surface  120  and a second wedge surface  122 . In some embodiments, the second beam side  114  is concave toward the center  117  of the beam to form a third wedge surface  124  and a fourth wedge surface  126 . 
     In some embodiments, the stand  100  further comprises a first leg  130  pivotably attached to the first wedge surface  120 , and a second leg  132  pivotably attached to the third wedge surface  124 . The first leg  130  and the second leg  132  can be pivotably extended backward and the beam can stably lean on the extended first leg  130  and second leg  132 . The angle formed between the first leg  130  (or second leg  132 ) and the beam  110  may be about 15 degrees to about 60 degrees. In some embodiments, the angle formed between the first leg  130  (or second leg  132 ) and the beam  110  may be about 45 degrees. When extended, the first leg  130  and second leg  132  are not parallel to each other. In some embodiments, when extended the first  130  and second leg  132  form an angle of between 10 degrees to about 110 degrees with respect to each other. In some embodiments, when extended the first  130  and second leg  132  form an angle of about 45 degrees with respect to each other. 
     In some embodiments, the beam further comprises a first keyboard support arm  140  pivotably attached to the second wedge surface  122 , and a second keyboard support arm  142  pivotably attached to the fourth wedge surface  126 . The first keyboard support arm  140  and second keyboard support arm  142  can be pivotably extended forward and a first keyboard  150  can be rested onto the first keyboard support arm  140  and the second keyboard support arm  142 . 
     In some embodiments, the beam further comprises a first carve out  160  disposed on the front beam side  112 , wherein a light stick  170  is pivotably attached within the first carve out  160 . In some embodiments, the light stick  170  is disposed above the first and second keyboard support arms  140 / 142  such that the light stick can shine light onto the keyboard and/or a music stand disposed above the first and second support arms  140 / 142 . In some embodiments, the light stick is operatively connected to a power source. In some embodiments, the light stick can be extended telescopically. 
     In some embodiments, the beam further comprises a second carve out  180  disposed on the front beam side  112 , wherein a handle is fixably disposed within the second carve out  180 . 
     In some embodiment, the beam  110  further comprises a first storage compartment  190  disposed at the top bean end  115 . In some embodiments, the beam  110  further comprises a second storage compartment  200  disposed at the lower beam end  116 . In some embodiments, the beam  110  further comprises a power strip  210  (or surge protector) disposed on the beam. 
     In some embodiments, the beam  110  further comprises a third keyboard support arm  144  pivotably attached to the second wedge surface  122 , and a fourth keyboard support arm  146  pivotably attached to the fourth wedge surface  126 , wherein the third keyboard support arm  144  and fourth keyboard support arm  146  can be pivotably extended forward and a second keyboard  152  can be rested onto the third keyboard support arm  144  and the fourth keyboard support arm  146 . 
     As used herein, the term “about” refers to plus or minus 10% of the referenced number. 
     Various modifications of the invention, in addition to those described herein, will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the foregoing description. Such modifications are also intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims. Each reference cited in the present application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 
     Although there has been shown and described the preferred embodiment of the present invention, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications may be made thereto which do not exceed the scope of the appended claims. Therefore, the scope of the invention is only to be limited by the following claims. 
     The reference numbers recited in the below claims are solely for ease of examination of this patent application, and are exemplary, and are not intended in any way to limit the scope of the claims to the particular features having the corresponding reference numbers in the drawings.