U.S. patent application number 10/848237 was filed with the patent office on 2004-12-02 for accessory stand for pre-amplifier and small sound modication units.
Invention is credited to Gallagher, Robert J..
Application Number | 20040238700 10/848237 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 33457206 |
Filed Date | 2004-12-02 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040238700 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Gallagher, Robert J. |
December 2, 2004 |
Accessory stand for pre-amplifier and small sound modication
units
Abstract
A one-piece stand comprised of a rectangular base platform and
an inclined backrest with a lip or flange adapted to hold and face
a single "Personal" tube type sound pre-amplification (pre-amp)
unit, similarly sized sound modification unit (approx'
51/2".times.51/2".times.11/2"), or the like at an approximate 45
degree angle towards the user to provide for increased visibility
and easier control access, formed of materials having sufficient
rigidity to retain the intended shape and withstand the weight of
the intended sound modification units.
Inventors: |
Gallagher, Robert J.;
(Bloomington, IL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Robert Joseph Gallagher
1207 Royal Pointe Drive
Bloomington
IL
61704
US
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Family ID: |
33457206 |
Appl. No.: |
10/848237 |
Filed: |
May 18, 2004 |
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60470985 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
248/152 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47B 23/042
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
248/152 |
International
Class: |
A47G 023/02 |
Claims
What is claimed:
1) A one-piece stand that supports a single "Personal" tube type
sound pre-amplification (pre-amp) unit, similarly sized sound
modification unit (approx' 51/2".times.51/2".times.11/2"), or the
like at an angle towards the user comprised of (from back to front
to top): a rectangular base adapted to rest on a work surface and
provided with non-skid plastic self-adhesive pads to assist in
resisting sliding movements there between. a flange/lip portion
continuing from the base created with an upward 45 degree bend in
the material followed by an overlapping 180 degree bend back
towards the base. a rectangular backrest portion continuing from
the flange/lip created with an upward 90 degree bend in the
material that provides for the 45 degree inclined backrest.
Description
CROSS REFERENCES
[0001] The design and fabrication of this invention was done with
the purpose and invention of the uses spelled out in this
specification, however, Patent Research has found similar
inventions but none with the purpose and intention of this specific
invention.
Fields of Search
[0002] 211/13.1, 85.6, 26, 26.1,26.2, 42, 126.1, 126.16
[0003] 248/127, 174, 176.1, 441.1, 459
[0004] D-6/300, 310, 329, 396
[0005] D-14/300, 432, 439, 447
References Cited
[0006]
1 Pat. No. Patent Date Inventor Notes 5244173 Sep. 14, 1993 B Kulyk
248/176 5230535 Jul. 27, 1993 W F Figlenski 281/45 5213302 May 25,
1993 F D Rowe, Jr. 248/918 5106047 Apr. 21, 1992 S M Baer 248/459
4660791 Apr. 28, 1987 R B Lisak 248/122 4073460 Feb. 14, 1978 R
Dale 248/441 4044980 Aug. 30, 1977 V Cummins 248/13 3914888 Oct.
28, 1975 L E Garrison 40/10R 2292932 Aug. 11, 1942 A Edwards
211/128 2285176 Jun. 2, 1942 E H Taylor 248/33 1169869 Feb. 1, 1916
S H Richards 202959 Apr. 30, 1878 F W Pearson D339241 Sep. 14, 1993
M L Gray D6/311 D338495 Aug. 17, 1993 N Carella D19/78 .sup.
D314013 Jan. 22, 1991 J Rowe D19/76 .sup. D271501 Nov. 22, 1983 J B
Manning D19/91 .sup. D263361 Mar. 16, 1982 L W Johnson et al
D6/191
TECHNICAL FIELDS
[0007] The fields of endeavor in which this invention will be used
are Electronic Musical or Sound Amplification/Modification, and
Electronic Sound Recording and Engineering. This present invention
relates to a stand to hold a single "Personal" tube type sound
pre-amplification (pre-amp) unit or similarly sized sound
modification units (approx' 51/2".times.51/2".times.11/2")
providing the user increased visibility and easier control
access.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0008] With the advent of digital and computer-based audio
recording with its inherent sterile sound, professional audio
engineers and equipment manufacturers have focused substantial
financial investment into the research and development of sound
modification products to reintroduce a sense of warmth back into
digital recordings.
[0009] During the past 6-8 years, the industry has seen the
introduction of smaller "Personal" tube type sound
pre-amplification (pre-amp) units and similarly sized sound
modification units (approx' 51/2".times.51/2".times.11/2") such as
the ART Tube MP.RTM., dbx Mini-Pre.RTM., Bellari MP105.RTM., and
the Behringer Tube Ultragain, MIC200.RTM., targeted primarily for
home and project recording studio use as well as musicians using
electronic musical instruments.
[0010] The industry standard for the design and construction of
these smaller pre-amplifiers and sound modification units has
generally been that they sit flat on a table surface or work
surface with controls facing directly upwards and input/output
connectors facing away from the user. Some units have visual
metering devices and most all have audio sound modification
controls that require tactile manipulation.
[0011] The overall concept of my invention (in whatever form of
production or construction) is that it be an angled or inclined
type of stand that raises and "tilts" these (approx'
51/2".times.51/2".times.11/2") pre-amplifiers, sound modification
units, or the like at an approximate 45% angle towards the user to
provide for increased visibility and easier control access.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] The first drawing is based on the prototype that is made
from a piece of 22-gauge metal (stainless steel) measuring 6 inches
wide and 15 inches long with 4 primary corners rounded. The metal
was scored (marked) across the width at 6 inches, 71/2 inches, and
9 inches to provide points for bending into proper shape and
design.
[0013] At the 6 inch score mark, the 90 degree bend creates the
upper back support. At the 71/2 inch score mark, the 180 degree
bend creates the 11/2 inch base for the unit to rest on. At the 9
inch score mark, a final 45 degree bend creates the actual base of
the entire stand.
[0014] This provides us with a "stand" having a width of 6 inches
with an approximately 6 inch high back section tilting away from
the user at 45 degrees with an approximately 11/2 inch unit base
tilting towards the user at 45 degrees with an approximately 7"
stand base parallel to the resting surface pointing away from the
user.
[0015] The second drawing is a photocopy of a photo of the
described invention with an actual pre-amplifier unit resting as
intended in an upright position facing the user.
MANNER AND PROCESS OF MAKING THE INVENTION/DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0016] The prototype is made from a piece of 22-gauge metal
(stainless steel) measuring 6 inches wide and 15 inches long. The
metal is scored (marked) then bent as required using a "Hand Brake"
at angles shown on the included drawing. The edges of the metal are
ground to remove sharp edges and points. The corners are
rounded.
[0017] Corners of 15".times.6" sheet of metal are cut minimally to
assist in the rounding of the 4 corners.
[0018] Edges of the sheet metal are ground to remove sharpness with
an electric grinder.
[0019] Corners are mechanically rounded off with an electric
grinder.
[0020] Measuring lengthwise from left to right, the metal is
lightly scored (marked) across the width at 6 inches, 71/2 inches,
and 9 inches to provide points for bending into proper shape and
design configuration.
[0021] Metal is placed into the "Hand Brake" at the 6 inch
"score/mark" and bent at 90 degrees to create the upper back
support.
[0022] Metal is removed and then again placed in the "Hand Brake"
at the 71/2 inch "score/mark" and bent at 180 degrees to creates
the 11/2 inch base or lip for the pre-amp to rest on.
[0023] Metal is again removed then placed in the "Hand Brake" to
make the final 45 degree bend to create the actual base of the
entire stand.
[0024] 4 small non-skid plastic self-adhesive pads cab be attached
to the stand bottom at each corner to help protect against
scratches on surfaces where stand would rest.
Manner and Process of Using the Invention
[0025] The user would attach 2 non-skid self-adhesive pads to the
"front" of the pre-amp unit (the front being surface facing user in
manufacturers intended resting position).
[0026] The user would then place pre-amp unit on the invention with
controls facing forward towards user at angle with connecting
inputs and outputs pointing upward.
[0027] The user would make the necessary electrical and sound
equipment related connections and use the unit in it's intended
manner, now with greater visibility and easier control access.
[0028] The present invention satisfies a long existing need for a
durable angled support for single "Personal" tube type sound
pre-amplification (pre-amp) units, similarly sized sound
modification units (approx' 51/2".times.51/2".times.11/2"), and the
like.
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