U.S. patent application number 12/271421 was filed with the patent office on 2010-05-20 for cover for playable device.
Invention is credited to Lawrence S. POST.
Application Number | 20100122755 12/271421 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 42171048 |
Filed Date | 2010-05-20 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100122755 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
POST; Lawrence S. |
May 20, 2010 |
Cover for playable device
Abstract
This invention relates to a cover for a playable device, such as
an instrument, a musical instrument, for example a guitar, a bass,
a violin, a viola, or a cello, peripherals designed to resemble
instruments, controllers designed to resemble instruments and/or
toys. The cover can be form-fitted on a playable device leaving a
playing area of the playable device fully exposed, such that the
cover can be used while the playable device is being played or is
merely being stored. The cover may protection from damage during
use and storage. In some embodiments, the cover may be used to
customize a playable device.
Inventors: |
POST; Lawrence S.; (New
York, NY) |
Correspondence
Address: |
FROMMER LAWRENCE & HAUG
745 FIFTH AVENUE- 10TH FL.
NEW YORK
NY
10151
US
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Family ID: |
42171048 |
Appl. No.: |
12/271421 |
Filed: |
November 14, 2008 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
150/162 |
Current CPC
Class: |
G10G 7/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
150/162 |
International
Class: |
B65D 65/02 20060101
B65D065/02 |
Claims
1. A cover for a playable device having a body comprising: a front
member; a back member; a first coupling mechanism configured to
couple the front member to the back member; wherein the cover is
adapted to conform to a contour of the playable device; and wherein
the cover engages a portion of the lower front edge of the playable
device equal to or less than 90% of the perimeter of the lower
front edge.
2. The cover of claim 1, wherein the cover is configured to be used
while the playable device is being played.
3. The cover of claim 1, wherein the cover is configured to be used
when the playable device is being stored.
4. The cover of claim 1, wherein the front and back members
comprise one or more layers.
5. The cover of claim 1, wherein the front and back members
comprise neoprene.
6. The cover of claim 1, wherein the front and back members
comprise synthetic rubber.
7. The cover of claim 1, wherein the front and back members
comprise polychloroprene.
8. The cover of claim 1, wherein the cover covers less than about
50% by surface area of the face of the playable device.
9. The cover of claim 1, wherein the cover is configured to inhibit
damage to playable device.
10. The cover of claim 1, wherein the cover is water resistant.
11. The cover of claim 1, wherein the cover has a thickness in a
range from about 0.1 millimeters to about 10 millimeters.
12. The cover of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the cover
comprises a padded section.
13. The cover of claim 1, further comprising an opening configured
to engage a projection positioned on the playable device.
14. The cover of claim 1, further comprising an opening configured
to retain the cover on the playable device.
15. The cover of claim 1, further comprising an edge member coupled
to the first and second layers wherein a first tension in the edge
member at a first position is greater than a second tension in the
edge member at a second position.
16. The cover of claim 1, further comprising an edge member coupled
to the first and second layers using a second coupling mechanism
such that a tension in the edge member varies along a length of the
second coupling mechanism.
17. A cover for an playable device comprising: a first layer having
a thickness of greater than about 1.0 mm; a second layer coupled to
the first layer; and an edge member coupled to the first and second
layers wherein a first tension in the edge member at a first
position is greater than a second tension in the edge member at a
second position.
18. The cover of claim 17 further comprising a coupling mechanism
to couple the edge member to the first and second layers.
19. The cover of claim 17 wherein the front member, back member,
and edge members comprise one or more flexible materials.
20. The cover of claim 17 wherein the edge member is coupled to the
first and second layers using a coupling mechanism such that a
tension in the edge member varies along a length of the coupling
mechanism.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates to a cover for a playable device,
such as an instrument, a musical instrument, for example a guitar,
a bass, a violin, a viola, or a cello, peripherals designed to
resemble instruments, controllers designed to resemble instruments
and/or toys.
[0002] The cover can be fitted on a playable device leaving a
playing area of the playable device fully exposed, such that the
cover can be used while the playable device is being played, is
being stored, or during transportation.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Playable devices, such as instruments, peripherals designed
to resemble instruments, and controllers designed to resemble
instruments are often played with a portion of the playable device
held against the body of the player. Relative movement between the
playable device and the player may cause marring of the often
attractive and expensive finish of the playable device.
[0004] The body of a playable device during normal usage, or during
the transportation of such instrument, is susceptible to scratches,
cracks, dents, wear, damage from moisture and other damage. Such
damage can reduce the useful lifetime of the instruments, reduce
playability, and adversely affect the aesthetic qualities and tonal
qualities.
[0005] This may be especially true for electric guitars,
peripherals and/or controllers designed to resemble electric
guitars, the use of which tends to be more dramatic and movement
oriented than that of other stringed instruments, in keeping with
the type of music for which the electric instruments are best
suited.
[0006] The current state of customization involves painting or
cutting into the body of the playable device. This process is
usually expensive and almost always leaves the owners little option
if at some point in the future they change their mind about the
alteration. Decals have also been used but they can sometimes be
difficult to remove and leave adhesive on the body of the playable
device, which could potentially lower its value.
[0007] Therefore, there is a need for an improved protective and
decorative cover to aid in "non-destructive" playable device
customization and ornamentation.
[0008] As examples, various covers are described below which have
been devised for use on stringed musical instruments.
[0009] U.S. Pat. No. 3,251,258, issued to G. H. Parker, shows a
protective cover for an electric guitar, comprising a sheet of
flexible plastic material conforming to the back surface of the
guitar; an auxiliary annular covering is attached to edge areas of
the flexible sheet to go around the edges and across the front
surface of the guitar. In one form of the invention the auxiliary
annular covering is an elastic fabric having an elastic strand
going along its edge to draw the fabric against the guitar body
surface.
[0010] U.S. Pat. No. 3,309,954, issued to L. Phillips et al on Mar.
21, 1967, shows a cover that partially encircles a guitar, such
that the cover can remain on the guitar while the guitar is being
played; the cover acts as a shield to protect the guitar surface
from being scratched or marred due to direct contact with the
person's clothing or body. The cover is designed to extend
partially across the back of the guitar and fragmentary portion of
the guitar edge; a strap is adapted to encircle the mid portion of
the guitar body to retain the cover in position on the guitar.
[0011] U.S. Pat. No. 3,877,501, to John Toth, shows a protective
cover for a violin. The cover is similar to the cover shown in
above-mentioned U.S. Pat. No. 3,309,954, in that it is designed to
protect the musical instrument while the instrument is being
played. The cover comprises a semi-circular bag or sack adapted to
encircle an end portion of the sound box that normally contacts the
person's shoulder, neck and chin, leaving the remaining portion of
the instrument uncovered.
[0012] U.S. Pat. No. 4,000,678, issued to R. Messina, discloses a
flexible cover adapted to substantially cover the entire sound box
of a guitar, except for the stringed area. The cover comprises two
panels having turned edges stitched together along approximately
one half of the peripheral edge area of the cover. The remaining
edge area of the cover comprises a conventional zipper tape,
whereby the slider of the zipper can be opened or closed for
inserting the guitar body into the cover or removing the guitar
body from the cover.
[0013] U.S. Pat. No. 4,177,847, issued to Stanley Spindler,
discloses a protective slip-on cover for a guitar body, comprising
a back fabric sheet, a front fabric sheet, and a peripheral edge
sheet joining said front and back sheets. The front sheet has a
recess that exposes the strings and bridge of the instrument. The
recess is of sufficient size as to permit the cover to be slipped
on and off the guitar body.
[0014] U.S. Pat. No. 4,601,391, issued to R. Gibbs et al, discloses
a ventilated fabric cover adapted to enclose the back and edge
surfaces of a guitar or other stringed instrument. The cover
extends onto the marginal edge of the guitar front surface, whereby
the cover is retained on the instrument; an elastic band or
drawstring can be provided along the marginal edge area of the
cover. The cover fabric is a ventilated (open) weave material,
reinforced with wear-resistant material at selected points at the
edges of the instrument.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0015] An embodiment of the invention includes a cover for a
playable device. As referred to herein a playable device may
include, but is not limited to any musical instrument, any stringed
instruments, any peripheral designed to simulate instruments, any
controller designed to simulate instruments, for example guitars,
basses, and/or violins, toys and/or any object designed to simulate
an instrument. It should be noted that any depiction herein which
refers to a specific playable device should be construed broadly to
include any playable device. Further, the words playable device and
instrument are used interchangeably herein.
[0016] In an embodiment, a cover may be form-fitting to accentuate
an outline of the playable device. Further, a form-fitting cover
may enhance the playability of a playable device. Covers which are
form-fitting may be configured to provide protection from
scratches, cracks, dents, wear, moisture, oils, perspiration,
and/or other damage. In some embodiments, a cover may be formed
from one or more panels having a shape that is roughly similar to
the shape of the playable device. An outer edge of the panel may
include a binding member including, but not limited to a binding,
band, ligature and/or cord.
[0017] In an embodiment, tension in a panel and/or binding member
may allow for a form fit of the cover on the playable device. When
the panel is installed on the playable device, tensile forces come
into play so as to promote a form fit of the cover. In some
embodiments, the cover may be formed from a highly flexible
material that readily conforms to corners and non-linear contours
of the playable device.
[0018] In an embodiment, the cover may include a front member
coupled to a back member by an edge member. An engaging portion of
the cover can be adapted to fit over protruding members on the
playable device, such as an upper fin of the playable device.
[0019] In some embodiments, a cover may include one or more
opening(s) which may fit over one or more strap button(s) typically
found along the peripheral edge of a playable device.
[0020] In an embodiment, a cover for a playable device is a form
fitting, removable covering, made from one or more layers. Layers
may be made from different materials and may vary in thickness. In
some embodiments, layers provide cushioning, protection, and/or
moisture resistance. Alternately, some layers may be chosen due to
aesthetic reasons.
[0021] In some embodiments, a user may have the ability to display
aesthetic devices including, but not limited to visual images,
photographic images, logos, designs, patterns, symbols, and
appliques such as gemstones, studs, spikes, and/or other objects of
a decorative nature on a playable device without damaging or
altering the body of the playable device itself. Some embodiments
may include a combination of one or more aesthetic devices.
Aesthetic devices may be placed on the cover in any position.
[0022] Furthermore, the cover is easily removable and can be
versatile in appearance. The cover is attractive because it
attaches onto the body of a playable device in a manner outlining
the shape of the playable device. Further, the easily removable
cover may offer the user an array of inexpensive and convenient
customization options.
[0023] During use and installation, a portion of the cover may be
fitted over a top edge of the playable device. The cover then may
be pulled down onto the rear of the playable device. The material
of the lower front portion of the cover can be pulled tight and
engage at least a portion of the front lower edge of the playable
device. Thus, the cover can be secured on the playable device.
[0024] Other features and advantages of the present invention will
become apparent from the following more detailed description, taken
in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by
way of example, the principles of the invention.
[0025] Additional features and structural characteristics of the
cover of the present invention will be apparent from the attached
drawings and description of an illustrative embodiment of the
invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0026] Throughout the body of this description reference will be
made to the accompanying drawings in which:
[0027] FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of an embodiment of a cover
positioned on a playable device;
[0028] FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of an embodiment of a cover
positioned on a playable device;
[0029] FIG. 3 illustrates a back view of the guitar in FIG. 1
including a cover as described herein;
[0030] FIG. 4 illustrates a top edge view of a playable device
looking towards the body of the playable device;
[0031] FIG. 5 illustrates an embodiment of a cover positioned on a
playable device;
[0032] FIG. 6 illustrates an embodiment of a cover positioned on a
playable device; and
[0033] FIG. 7 illustrates an embodiment of a cover positioned on a
playable device.
[0034] FIG. 8 illustrates an embodiment of a cover positioned on a
playable device.
[0035] FIG. 9 illustrates an embodiment of a cover positioned on a
playable device.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0036] The following description is given by way of illustration
only and shall not be taken as being in any way limiting as to the
spirit or scope of the invention. Referring to the drawings, like
numerals designate corresponding parts where possible throughout
the several figures.
[0037] Referring to FIG. 1, a front side of playable device 10 is
illustrated. While FIG. 1 depicts guitar 12, cover 14 may be
utilized with any playable device. Cover 14 may overlay a portion
of guitar 12 body 16. As shown in FIG. 1, cover 14 may
substantially conform to at least a portion of body 16. In some
embodiments, a cover follows at least a portion of a contour
delineating an outer edge of the instrument. As shown in FIG. 1,
cover 14 may substantially cover upper contour 18 of guitar 12.
Cover 14 may provide protection on front surface 20 of guitar 12
from upper contour 18 to a portion of upper section 22 of guitar
12.
[0038] A surface area of a front or rear surface of the playable
device overlayed by a cover may vary. FIGS. 1 and 2 depict two
different styles of covers. The covers have different shapes and
cover varying portions of the front surface of a playable device.
As shown in FIG. 2 some embodiments, may include a cover which
covers a smaller portion of front surface 20.
[0039] In some embodiments, a cover may cover a portion of an
instrument in a range from about 10% to about 90%, such as about
10%, about 15%, about 20%, about 25%, about 30%, about 35%, about
40%, about 45%, about 50%, about 55%, about 60%, about 65%, about
70%, about 75%, about 80%, about 85%, or about 90% of the surface
area of a front side of the instrument body. The portion of the
front surface of a playable device overlayed may vary from cover to
cover. In some embodiments, a portion of a pick guard may be
overlayed. Alternately, the pick guard may be exposed.
[0040] In some embodiments, a cover may engage at least a portion
of the front lower edge of the playable device or instrument, such
that a range from about 10% to about 90% of the perimeter of the
front lower edge is engaged, such as about 10%, about 15%, about
20%, about 25%, about 30%, about 35%, about 40%, about 45%, about
50%, about 55%, about 60%, about 65%, about 70%, about 75%, about
80%, about 85%, or about 90% of the perimeter of the front lower
edge. The portion of the front lower edge of a playable device or
instrument engaged may vary from cover to cover.
[0041] As shown in FIG. 1, body 16 may include protruding members
24. Cover 14 may overlay protruding member 24. Protruding members
24 may include, but are not limited to fins, offshoots, or any
other design currently known in the art. For example, FIG. 1
depicts protruding members 24 as fins 26. In some embodiments,
cover 14 may overlay an upper fin 28 as is shown in FIG. 1.
Alternately, the cover may overlay at least a portion of one or
more protruding members. In some embodiments, cover may overlay a
portion of a protruding member. In one embodiment, the cover
overlays only one protruding member where the instrument or
playable device has two or more protruding members. In another
embodiment, the cover overlays some number of protruding members
that is less than the total number of protruding members present on
the instrument or playable device.
[0042] A back view of the playing device shown in FIG. 3 depicts
cover 14 positioned thereon. Back member 30 may be coupled to front
member (not shown). A peripheral edge 34 of cover may include edge
member 36 such as a binding, a band, a cord, edging, ligature,
ribbon, rope, tape, or any other edging material known in the art.
As shown in FIG. 4, edge member 36 may be coupled to peripheral
edge 34 using coupling mechanisms, such as seams including, but not
limited to superimposed seams, plain seams, French seams, lapped
seams, bound seams, flat seams, butt seams, and/or any other seam
known in the art. Stitches used in the seams may include, but are
not limited to hidden stitches, cross-stitches, chain stitches,
back-stitched chain stitches, braid stitches, cable chain stitches,
knotted chain stitches, open chain stitches, petal chain stitches,
rosette chain stitches, singalese chain stitches, twisted chain
stitches, wheat-ear stitches, zig-zag chain stitches, backstitches,
blanket stitches, embroidery stitches, lockstitches, running
stitches, sashiko stitches, tack stitches, overlock stitches, any
other stitches currently known in the art and/or any combination
thereof. FIG. 4 depicts stitches 38 coupling edge member 36 to
peripheral edge 34.
[0043] In alternate embodiments, edge member 36 may be coupled to
cover 14 using coupling mechanisms, such as closures, fasteners,
snaps, hook-and-loop fasteners (e.g., Velcro.RTM.), adhesives,
glue, sealers, sealants, tape, bands, welds, staples, and/or any
mechanism known in the art.
[0044] In some embodiments, tension in the edge member may vary
along the length of the edge. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, a
tension at first point 40 may vary from a tension at second point
42. This variation of tension in the edge member may allow for a
snug fit of the cover to the instrument or instrument like device.
In an embodiment, a tension in the seam coupling edge member 36 to
peripheral edge 34 may vary along a length of the perimeter. During
construction of the cover, a tension of the thread used to couple
edge member 36 to peripheral edge 34 may be controlled and/or
varied in some embodiments. Controlling and/or varying tension
within the seam coupling the edge member to the peripheral edge may
allow for a snug fit of the cover to the playable device.
[0045] In some embodiments, an edge member may be configured to
grip a playable device. In an embodiment, a player may store
objects including, but not limited to picks in the space between
the playable device and the edge member.
[0046] In some embodiments, a cover may include at least one
opening for receiving a projection. For example, as depicted in
FIG. 4, cover 14 may include opening 44 to receive projection 46,
such as knob 48 mounted on an exterior of the playable device.
Projections may include, but are not limited to buttons, knobs,
hooks, handles, toggles, tremolo arms, whammy bars, studs,
switches, fins, jack plates etc.
[0047] In some embodiments, an opening in the cover may be
positioned to allow access to a portion of the playable device,
such as an aperture. Apertures may include, but are not limited to
jacks, such as power jacks, input and/or output jacks, ports,
universal serial bus ports, serial ports, parallel ports, and/or
any other portion of the playable device where access is
needed.
[0048] In some embodiments, one or more openings may be included in
the cover corresponding to projections and/or apertures in the
playable device. Openings in the cover may help to retain the cover
on the playable device.
[0049] As shown in FIG. 4, openings 44 in the cover may include
collar 50 which may include, but is not limited to a portion of
fabric, a piece of binding, a grommet, eyelet, and/or a washer.
Collar 50 may be constructed from one or more materials including,
but not limited to fabric, rubber, plastic, metal, other materials
known in the art and/or combinations thereof. The collar may have
any geometry including, but not limited to regular shapes such as
circles, squares, ovals, rectangles, trapezoids, triangles and the
like and/or an irregular shape.
[0050] Referring to FIG. 5, a top edge illustration of playable
device 10 is shown looking towards playable device body 16. In some
embodiments, cover 14 may include opening 44 to receive projection
46, such as strap button 52 mounted on an exterior of the playable
device.
[0051] Front member 54 may be coupled to back member 30 at juncture
56. Juncture 56 may include coupling mechanism 58. Coupling
mechanisms may include, but are not limited to closures, fasteners,
buttons and buttonholes, hook-and-eye systems, snaps, hook-and-loop
fasteners (e.g., Velcro.RTM.), zippers, adhesives, glue, sealers,
sealants, tape, stitches, welds, staples, bands, seams and/or any
coupling mechanism known in the art. Seams which may be used
include, but are not limited to superimposed seams, plain seams,
French seams, lapped seams, bound seams, flat seams, butt seams,
and/or any other seam known in the art.
[0052] In an embodiment, the coupling mechanism may include a
series of stitches including, but not limited to hidden stitches,
cross-stitches, chain stitches, back-stitched chain stitches, braid
stitches, cable chain stitches, knotted chain stitches, open chain
stitches, petal chain stitches, rosette chain stitches, singalese
chain stitches, twisted chain stitches, wheat-ear stitches, zig-zag
chain stitches, backstitches, blanket stitches, embroidery
stitches, lockstitches, running stitches, sashiko stitches, tack
stitches, overlock stitches, any other stitches known in the art
and/or any combination thereof.
[0053] As shown in FIG. 5, coupling mechanism 58 may include
stitches 38. During construction of coupling mechanisms, such as
seams and stitches, thread tension along a length of juncture 56
may be varied. For example, during construction of the cover a
tension of the thread may be controlled. In some embodiments, the
tension of the thread may be controlled to allow for a snug fit of
the cover to the playable device.
[0054] In some embodiments, a cover may be formed of one or more
layers of insulating material, non-insulating material or a
combination thereof. For example, a cover may be constructed from
nylon covered neoprene. An embodiment may include a cover formed
from one or more materials including, but not limited to neoprene,
foam (e.g., flexible polyurethane foam), foam rubber, synthetic
rubber, natural rubber, leather, vinyl, polyester, lycra, spandex,
silicone, cotton, and/or the like, other elastic and partially
elastic materials and/or materials known in the art. In some
embodiments, two or more layers of material may be used together
for use in a cover. Materials used for the cover may have variable
thicknesses.
[0055] In some embodiments, a thickness of the cover may vary at
different positions on the cover. For example, a cover may have
sections having an increased thickness. In an embodiment, thicker
sections may provide protection to the playing device. For example,
an embodiment of a cover may include padded sections positioned to
protect vulnerable parts of the playing device.
[0056] Materials may have various surface configurations. For
example, a surface of a material may be textured. Textures used in
the cover may include, but are not limited to smooth textures,
sharkskin textures, high profile textures, low profile textures,
pattern textures, any textures known in the art and/or combinations
thereof. In some embodiments, an inner surface of a cover may be
textured. In some embodiments, surface texturing on an inner
surface may inhibit slippage of the cover.
[0057] In an embodiment, a layer of neoprene may be used. Neoprene
layers may vary in thickness in a range from about 0.1 mm to about
10 mm. In some embodiments, a neoprene layer may have a thickness
in a range from about 1 mm to about 5 mm. In an embodiment, a
neoprene layer in a cover may have a thickness in a range from
about 2 mm to about 4 mm. In an embodiment, a layer of neoprene and
a layer of another material may be used.
[0058] A neoprene layer may offer cushioning and/or protection for
the playable device. For example, neoprene provides protection of
the playable device with regard to oils and chemicals. In addition,
some embodiments may include a flame retardant neoprene.
[0059] In some embodiments the neoprene layer may be coupled to
another material, such as nylon. In an embodiment, an inner surface
of the cover may be neoprene and an outer surface of the cover may
include a layer of another material as previously disclosed
herein.
[0060] In some embodiments, a cover may be manufactured in an array
of styles including various colors and patterns, assorted materials
or formed with cutout patterns. In addition, some embodiments may
include pockets, storage pouches, quilted portions and/or
additional cushioning materials coupled to the cover.
[0061] In some embodiments, a cover may include aesthetic devices
or displays including, but not limited to visual images,
photographic images, indicia, logos, designs, patterns, symbols,
beading, gemstones, studs, spikes, light emitting devices, for
example, displays, electroluminescent wires, light emitting diodes,
polymeric light emitting diodes, chemiluminescent materials, heat
sensitive dyes, and/or other objects of a decorative nature. The
cover may be configured to conform to a playable device without the
aesthetic devices damaging or altering the body of the playable
device itself. Some embodiments may include a combination of one or
more aesthetic devices. Aesthetic devices may be placed on the
cover in any position. For example, FIG. 6 depicts cover 14
including applique 60. A material for an outer surface or an inner
surface of the cover may be chosen due to aesthetic considerations
in some embodiments.
[0062] In some embodiments, images may be positioned on a cover
using various processes including, but not limited to ink jet
printing, sublimation printing, dye-sublimation printing, silk
screening, transfer processes, and/or any other process known or
yet to be discovered in the art.
[0063] In some embodiments, measurements of the cover can vary in
order to accommodate various playable devices, including
instruments, or instrument like devices, such as peripherals,
and/or controllers.
[0064] During use of the cover, an engaging portion of the cover
may be slipped over a portion of a protruding member of the
playable device, such as a fin. The cover can then be pulled down
and around the body of the playing device such that a portion of
the front member engages the bottom contour of the playing device.
Thus, an outer edge of the cover may be stretched over an outer
contour of the playable device. The openings may be positioned to
engage a strap button to inhibit slippage of the cover.
[0065] FIGS. 7-9 depict various embodiments of cover 14 designed
for playable devices 10. Covers may vary in shape and design to
conform to the shape of a playable device.
[0066] Thus, the present invention is suitable for use with an
instrument, a musical instrument, in particular stringed
instruments, for example a guitar, a bass, a violin, a viola, or a
cello, peripherals designed to resemble instruments, and/or
controllers designed to resemble instruments, including game
controllers.
[0067] While a particular form of the invention has been
illustrated and described, it will be apparent that various
modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and
scope of the invention. Accordingly, this description is not
intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The scope of
the invention can only be interpreted using the appended
claims.
[0068] The invention is in no way limited to the embodiments
described herein as they are purely to exemplify the invention only
and possible variations and modifications which would be readily
apparent are intended to be included within the scope of the
invention.
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