WO2022167841A1 - Musical instrument back protector - Google Patents

Musical instrument back protector Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO2022167841A1
WO2022167841A1 PCT/IB2021/050978 IB2021050978W WO2022167841A1 WO 2022167841 A1 WO2022167841 A1 WO 2022167841A1 IB 2021050978 W IB2021050978 W IB 2021050978W WO 2022167841 A1 WO2022167841 A1 WO 2022167841A1
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
musical instrument
guitar
attachment
strap
rigid
Prior art date
Application number
PCT/IB2021/050978
Other languages
French (fr)
Inventor
Kourosh SAEB-PARSY
Nadia SAEB-PARSY
Kiana SAEB-PARSY
Original Assignee
Saeb Parsy Kourosh
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Saeb Parsy Kourosh filed Critical Saeb Parsy Kourosh
Priority to PCT/IB2021/050978 priority Critical patent/WO2022167841A1/en
Publication of WO2022167841A1 publication Critical patent/WO2022167841A1/en

Links

Classifications

    • G—PHYSICS
    • G10—MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; ACOUSTICS
    • G10G—REPRESENTATION OF MUSIC; RECORDING MUSIC IN NOTATION FORM; ACCESSORIES FOR MUSIC OR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. SUPPORTS
    • G10G7/00—Other auxiliary devices or accessories, e.g. conductors' batons or separate holders for resin or strings

Definitions

  • the rear surface of musical instruments that are held against the player's body during play can be damaged by repeated contact with items of clothing worn by the player, such as buttons or belt buckles.
  • a player may seek to use a device to prevent damage to the rear surface of the instrument during use.
  • the ideal protective device should be able to be attached to the instrument in an unobtrusive manner, and without interference with either its function or appearance.
  • the ideal protective device would thus be either almost or entirely invisible when the instrument is viewed from the front in the normal playing position.
  • the ideal protective device would have an aesthetically pleasing appearance when viewed from the back of the instrument.
  • the ideal protective device In order to perform its protective function well, the ideal protective device would be made from a tough pliable or rigid material that can resist repeated heavy contact with the player's clothing items.
  • the material and colour of the device would be chosen to be in keeping with the design, appearance and age of the instrument.
  • the surface of the device that is in contact with the rear of the guitar would be lined with a non-abrasive material in order to prevent damage to the rear of the instrument upon contact.
  • the ideal protective device would be attachable rapidly, easily, and reversibly to the guitar without necessitating any modifications to the instrument.
  • the attachment mechanisms would ensure that the protective device is closely applied to the rear surface of the guitar, allowing none or minimal movement during instrument play.
  • the protective device would be attached to the guitar during play and easily removed when the instrument is not in use. This would ensure that the protective device is in contact with the rear surface of the instrument only when its protective function is necessary and that the device would not interfere with the effects of light or natural ageing on the appearance of the guitar's rear surface.
  • the construction of the ideal protective device would be customised specifically for each guitar design, incorporating the specific shape of the guitar and bespoke mechanisms for fixation of the device to that specific guitar design.
  • FIGURE 1 shows one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, when attached to the rear of an electric guitar.
  • FIGURE 2 shows the outside surface of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, which would be held against the player's body and would protect rear surface of the musical instrument from damage by the player's clothing items.
  • FIGURE 3 shows the inside surface of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, which would be in contact with the rear surface of the musical instrument.
  • FIGURE 4 shows one type of attachment mechanism, or attachment strap, for connection of the musical instrument back protector device to an existing guitar strap stud on the guitar body.
  • FIGURE 5 shows the material used for the construction of the inside surface of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, which would be in contact with the rear surface of the musical instrument.
  • FIGURE 6 shows the two attachment mechanisms, comprising a disconnected pair, used for the connection of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device to the guitar.
  • FIGURE 7 shows the material used for the construction of the outside surface of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, which would be held against the player's body and would protect the rear surface of the musical instrument from damage by the player's clothing items.
  • FIGURE 8 shows one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, when attached to the rear of an electric guitar.
  • FIGURE 9 shows the detail of one embodiment of the attachment mechanism, or attachment strap, for connection of the musical instrument back protector device to the ridge formed where the body of the guitar connects to the neck of the guitar.
  • FIGURE 10 shows the material used for the construction of the inside surface of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, which would be in contact with the rear surface of the musical instrument.
  • FIGURE 11 shows the two attachment mechanisms, or attachment straps, comprising one connected set, used for the connection of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device to the guitar.
  • FIGURE 12 shows the material used for the construction of the outside surface of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, which would be held against the player and would protect rear surface of the musical instrument from damage the player's clothing items.
  • FIGURE 13 shows one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, when attached to the rear of an acoustic guitar.
  • FIGURE 14 shows the detail of one embodiment of the attachment mechanism, or attachment strap, for connection of the musical instrument back protector device to the ridge formed where the body of the guitar connects to the neck of the guitar.
  • FIGURE 15 shows the material used for the construction of the inside surface of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, which would be in contact with the rear surface of the musical instrument.
  • FIGURE 16 shows the two attachment mechanisms, or attachment straps, comprising a disconnected pair, used for the connection of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device to the guitar.
  • FIGURE 17 shows the material used for the construction of the outside surface of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, which would be held against the player and would protect rear surface of the musical instrument from damage the player's clothing items.
  • FIGURE 18 shows one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, when attached to the rear of an electric guitar.
  • FIGURE 19 shows the detail of one embodiment of the attachment mechanism, or attachment strap, for connection of the musical instrument back protector device to one curved extremity of the body of the guitar.
  • FIGURE 20 shows the material used for the construction of the inside surface of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, which would be in contact with the rear surface of the musical instrument.
  • FIGURE 21 shows the two attachment mechanisms, or attachment straps, comprising a disconnected pair, used for the connection of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device to the guitar.
  • FIGURE 22 shows the material used for the construction of the outside surface of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, which would be held against the player and would protect rear surface of the musical instrument from damage the player's clothing items.
  • the musical instrument back protector is a removable device for protection of the rear surface of a musical instrument from damage caused by a player's clothing items such as buttons or belt buckle.
  • the musical instrument back protector device may be applied especially to an electric guitar, an electric bass guitar or an acoustic guitar, or any other instrument that is designed to be held against the player's body during use.
  • the ideal protective device would consist of a main device body connected to two attachment mechanisms, or attachment straps, variably positioned at opposite ends of the main device body and approximating the base and the neck extremities of the guitar body.
  • the two attachment straps would ensure that the musical instrument back protector device is closely applied to the rear surface of the guitar, allowing none or minimal movement during instrument use.
  • FIGURE 1 Four embodiments of the musical instrument back protector, created for guitars with different designs, are shown in FIGURE 1, FIGURE 8, FIGURE 13 and FIGURE 18.
  • the main body of the musical instrument back protector device (101, 124, 139, 155) has a similar shape to, but is marginally smaller than, the rear surface of the guitar (100, 123, 138, 154).
  • the main body of the musical instrument back protector device (101, 124, 139, 155) would thus be entirely invisible when the instrument is viewed from the front in the normal playing position.
  • the protective device would be made from a tough material (106) that can protect the rear of the musical instrument from abrasion and damage resulting from repeated heavy contact with the player's clothing items.
  • the material may be pliable, such as made from vinyl or leather, or rigid such as made from plastic or carbon-fibre.
  • the material and colour of the device would be chosen to be in keeping with the design, appearance and age of the instrument.
  • the surface of the device that is in contact with the rear of the guitar (FIGURE 3) would be lined with a non-abrasive material (109), such as felt, suede leather or soft cloth, in order to prevent damage to the rear of the instrument upon contact.
  • the musical instrument back protector device would be held securely, but non-permanently, against the rear surface of the guitar by two attachment straps (FIGURE 1, FIGURE 8, FIGURE 13 and FIGURE 18).
  • the first attachment strap (107, 110) would be secured to the existing guitar strap stud at the base of the guitar (105, 125, 141) or where the body of the guitar joins the neck of the guitar (157).
  • This first attachment strap (FIGURE 4) would consist of a wide band of elastic material (113) typically 2-7 cm in width, connected at one end to the extremity of the main body of the musical instrument back protector device located at the base of the guitar (112), using an adhesive agent or by stitching.
  • the other end of the elastic band (113) would be connected to a segment of pliable material (114), such as vinyl or leather, of the same width as the elastic band (113), shaped in a manner, such as through the presence of a suitably- shaped hole, to be easily and reversibly connected to one of the existing guitar strap studs on the guitar body (105, 125, 141, 156).
  • the engagement of the device attachment strap with the guitar strap stud would not interfere with the subsequent attachment of a guitar strap to the same stud.
  • the second attachment strap of the musical instrument back protector device would connect the device to the guitar body at approximately the opposite extremity of the first attachment strap.
  • the design and construction of the second device attachment strap would be determined by the shape of the instrument.
  • the second attachment strap (102, 108, 111) would have a similar design and construction to the first device attachment strap (FIGURE 4) and connect to the existing guitar strap stud (103) near the neck of the guitar.
  • the second attachment (FIGURE 4) will consist of a wide band of elastic material (113) typically 2-7 cm in width, connected at one end to the extremity of the main body of the musical instrument back protector located near the neck of the guitar (112), using an adhesive agent or by stitching.
  • the other end of the elastic band (113) would be connected to a segment of pliable material (114), such as vinyl or leather, of the same width as the elastic band (113), shaped in a manner, such as through the presence of a suitably-shaped hole, to be easily and reversibly connected to the existing guitar strap at the neck end of the guitar body (103).
  • the engagement of the device attachment strap with the guitar strap stud would not interfere with the subsequent attachment of a guitar strap to the same stud.
  • the second attachment of the device would consist of a component constructed from rigid material, such as plastic or carbon-fibre (129, 144, 161), appropriately shaped so that it can fit against the body of the guitar where it joins the neck (130, 145) or at the base of the guitar (162).
  • the rigid connector would be constructed to closely follow the contour of the ridge created where the guitar body joins the neck, or at the base extremity of the guitar, and could variably incorporate a layer of non-slippery coating, such as constructed from rubber or silicone, to prevent slippage of the rigid connector from the guitar body and to prevent damage to the guitar body.
  • This rigid component would be connected to a length of elastic material of variable width (128, 143, 160), typically 2- 10 cm, using an adhesive agent or by stitching.
  • the elastic band would in turn attach to the body of the musical instrument back protector device (127, 142, 159) using an adhesive agent or by stitching.
  • the engagement of the device attachment strap with the guitar body would not interfere with player's ability to interact with the guitar neck.
  • the lengths and elastic properties of the elastic band used in the construction of the two attachment straps of the musical instrument back protector device would be chosen so as to necessitate a moderate amount of tension to engage both attachments, thus holding the musical instrument back protector device securely and firmly against the read surface of the guitar.
  • the two attachment straps would ensure that the protective device is closely applied to the rear surface of the guitar, allowing none or minimal movement during instrument play.
  • the musical instrument back protector would be constructed from 3 layers.
  • the first and inside layer (FIGURE 5, FIGURE 10, FIGURE 15 and FIGURE 20) would be fashioned from appropriately shaped soft non-abrasive material, such as, felt, suede leather, or soft cloth (115, 132, 146, 163), and would be in contact with the rear surface of the guitar.
  • the second and middle layer (FIGURE 6, FIGURE 11, FIGURE 16 and FIGURE 21) would consist of the components necessary for the construction of the two attachment straps of the device (FIGURE 4, FIGURE 9, FIGURE 14 and FIGURE 19), specifically two separate elastic bands (117, 118, 147, 149, 164, 166), or alternatively a long single elastic band (133) permanently connected to the components that secure the device to the guitar (117, 119, 134, 135, 148, 150, 165, 167).
  • the third and outside layer of the musical instrument back protector device (FIGURE 7, FIGURE 12, FIGURE 17 and FIGURE 22) would be fashioned from an appropriately shaped tough pliable material, such as vinyl or leather, or from rigid material such as plastic or carbon-fibre, and would be in contact with the player's body when held in the normal playing position.
  • This layer would be constructed to contain appropriately shaped depressions (121, 122, 137, 152, 153, 169, 170) to accommodate most, but not all, of the length of the elastic bands from the second layer.
  • the inside (FIGURE 5, FIGURE 10, FIGURE 15 and FIGURE 20) layer would be permanently attached to the middle (FIGURE 6, FIGURE 12, FIGURE 16, and FIGURE 21) and outside (FIGURE 7, FIGURE 12, FIGURE 17 and FIGURE 22) using adhesive material or stitching.

Landscapes

  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Acoustics & Sound (AREA)
  • Multimedia (AREA)
  • Stringed Musical Instruments (AREA)

Abstract

A removable device for protection of the rear surface of a musical instrument, especially acoustic, electric or bass guitar, from damage caused by a player's clothing items such as buttons or belt buckle. In a preferred form, the device has a similar shape to, but is marginally smaller than, the rear surface of a guitar and is constructed from pliable material such as leather or vinyl, or from rigid material such as plastic or carbon-fibre. The device is held securely and non-permanently against the rear surface of the guitar using two wide attachment straps, constructed partly of elasticated material, where one strap attaches to the existing guitar strap stud at the base of the instrument, and the other attaches to either the other existing guitar strap stud or is secured, using an appropriately shaped rigid material made from plastic or carbon-fibre, to one extremity of the body of the guitar.

Description

Title of invention: MUSICAL INSTRUMENT BACK PROTECTOR
Background of the Invention
The rear surface of musical instruments that are held against the player's body during play, such as acoustic, electric or bass guitars, can be damaged by repeated contact with items of clothing worn by the player, such as buttons or belt buckles. As many instruments are valuable and cherished, a player may seek to use a device to prevent damage to the rear surface of the instrument during use.
As the appearance of the instrument is also often important to the player, the ideal protective device should be able to be attached to the instrument in an unobtrusive manner, and without interference with either its function or appearance. The ideal protective device would thus be either almost or entirely invisible when the instrument is viewed from the front in the normal playing position. The ideal protective device would have an aesthetically pleasing appearance when viewed from the back of the instrument.
In order to perform its protective function well, the ideal protective device would be made from a tough pliable or rigid material that can resist repeated heavy contact with the player's clothing items. The material and colour of the device would be chosen to be in keeping with the design, appearance and age of the instrument. The surface of the device that is in contact with the rear of the guitar would be lined with a non-abrasive material in order to prevent damage to the rear of the instrument upon contact.
The ideal protective device would be attachable rapidly, easily, and reversibly to the guitar without necessitating any modifications to the instrument. The attachment mechanisms would ensure that the protective device is closely applied to the rear surface of the guitar, allowing none or minimal movement during instrument play. The protective device would be attached to the guitar during play and easily removed when the instrument is not in use. This would ensure that the protective device is in contact with the rear surface of the instrument only when its protective function is necessary and that the device would not interfere with the effects of light or natural ageing on the appearance of the guitar's rear surface.
The construction of the ideal protective device would be customised specifically for each guitar design, incorporating the specific shape of the guitar and bespoke mechanisms for fixation of the device to that specific guitar design.
Brief Description of the Drawings
FIGURE 1 shows one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, when attached to the rear of an electric guitar.
FIGURE 2 shows the outside surface of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, which would be held against the player's body and would protect rear surface of the musical instrument from damage by the player's clothing items.
FIGURE 3 shows the inside surface of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, which would be in contact with the rear surface of the musical instrument.
FIGURE 4 shows one type of attachment mechanism, or attachment strap, for connection of the musical instrument back protector device to an existing guitar strap stud on the guitar body.
FIGURE 5 shows the material used for the construction of the inside surface of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, which would be in contact with the rear surface of the musical instrument.
FIGURE 6 shows the two attachment mechanisms, comprising a disconnected pair, used for the connection of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device to the guitar.
SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) FIGURE 7 shows the material used for the construction of the outside surface of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, which would be held against the player's body and would protect the rear surface of the musical instrument from damage by the player's clothing items.
FIGURE 8 shows one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, when attached to the rear of an electric guitar.
FIGURE 9 shows the detail of one embodiment of the attachment mechanism, or attachment strap, for connection of the musical instrument back protector device to the ridge formed where the body of the guitar connects to the neck of the guitar.
FIGURE 10 shows the material used for the construction of the inside surface of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, which would be in contact with the rear surface of the musical instrument.
FIGURE 11 shows the two attachment mechanisms, or attachment straps, comprising one connected set, used for the connection of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device to the guitar.
FIGURE 12 shows the material used for the construction of the outside surface of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, which would be held against the player and would protect rear surface of the musical instrument from damage the player's clothing items.
FIGURE 13 shows one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, when attached to the rear of an acoustic guitar.
FIGURE 14 shows the detail of one embodiment of the attachment mechanism, or attachment strap, for connection of the musical instrument back protector device to the ridge formed where the body of the guitar connects to the neck of the guitar.
FIGURE 15 shows the material used for the construction of the inside surface of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, which would be in contact with the rear surface of the musical instrument.
FIGURE 16 shows the two attachment mechanisms, or attachment straps, comprising a disconnected pair, used for the connection of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device to the guitar.
FIGURE 17 shows the material used for the construction of the outside surface of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, which would be held against the player and would protect rear surface of the musical instrument from damage the player's clothing items.
FIGURE 18 shows one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, when attached to the rear of an electric guitar.
FIGURE 19 shows the detail of one embodiment of the attachment mechanism, or attachment strap, for connection of the musical instrument back protector device to one curved extremity of the body of the guitar.
FIGURE 20 shows the material used for the construction of the inside surface of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, which would be in contact with the rear surface of the musical instrument.
FIGURE 21 shows the two attachment mechanisms, or attachment straps, comprising a disconnected pair, used for the connection of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device to the guitar. FIGURE 22 shows the material used for the construction of the outside surface of one embodiment of the musical instrument back protector device, which would be held against the player and would protect rear surface of the musical instrument from damage the player's clothing items.
Detailed Description of the Invention
The musical instrument back protector is a removable device for protection of the rear surface of a musical instrument from damage caused by a player's clothing items such as buttons or belt buckle. The musical instrument back protector device may be applied especially to an electric guitar, an electric bass guitar or an acoustic guitar, or any other instrument that is designed to be held against the player's body during use.
The ideal protective device would consist of a main device body connected to two attachment mechanisms, or attachment straps, variably positioned at opposite ends of the main device body and approximating the base and the neck extremities of the guitar body. The two attachment straps would ensure that the musical instrument back protector device is closely applied to the rear surface of the guitar, allowing none or minimal movement during instrument use.
Four embodiments of the musical instrument back protector, created for guitars with different designs, are shown in FIGURE 1, FIGURE 8, FIGURE 13 and FIGURE 18. In every embodiment, the main body of the musical instrument back protector device (101, 124, 139, 155) has a similar shape to, but is marginally smaller than, the rear surface of the guitar (100, 123, 138, 154). When attached to the rear of the musical instrument, the main body of the musical instrument back protector device (101, 124, 139, 155) would thus be entirely invisible when the instrument is viewed from the front in the normal playing position.
The protective device (FIGURE 2) would be made from a tough material (106) that can protect the rear of the musical instrument from abrasion and damage resulting from repeated heavy contact with the player's clothing items. The material may be pliable, such as made from vinyl or leather, or rigid such as made from plastic or carbon-fibre. The material and colour of the device would be chosen to be in keeping with the design, appearance and age of the instrument. The surface of the device that is in contact with the rear of the guitar (FIGURE 3) would be lined with a non-abrasive material (109), such as felt, suede leather or soft cloth, in order to prevent damage to the rear of the instrument upon contact.
The musical instrument back protector device would be held securely, but non-permanently, against the rear surface of the guitar by two attachment straps (FIGURE 1, FIGURE 8, FIGURE 13 and FIGURE 18). In one embodiment, the first attachment strap (107, 110) would be secured to the existing guitar strap stud at the base of the guitar (105, 125, 141) or where the body of the guitar joins the neck of the guitar (157). This first attachment strap (FIGURE 4) would consist of a wide band of elastic material (113) typically 2-7 cm in width, connected at one end to the extremity of the main body of the musical instrument back protector device located at the base of the guitar (112), using an adhesive agent or by stitching. The other end of the elastic band (113) would be connected to a segment of pliable material (114), such as vinyl or leather, of the same width as the elastic band (113), shaped in a manner, such as through the presence of a suitably- shaped hole, to be easily and reversibly connected to one of the existing guitar strap studs on the guitar body (105, 125, 141, 156). The engagement of the device attachment strap with the guitar strap stud would not interfere with the subsequent attachment of a guitar strap to the same stud.
The second attachment strap of the musical instrument back protector device would connect the device to the guitar body at approximately the opposite extremity of the first attachment strap. The design and construction of the second device attachment strap would be determined by the shape of the instrument. In one embodiment, the second attachment strap (102, 108, 111) would have a similar design and construction to the first device attachment strap (FIGURE 4) and connect to the existing guitar strap stud (103) near the neck of the guitar. In this embodiment, the second attachment (FIGURE 4) will consist of a wide band of elastic material (113) typically 2-7 cm in width, connected at one end to the extremity of the main body of the musical instrument back protector located near the neck of the guitar (112), using an adhesive agent or by stitching. The other end of the elastic band (113) would be connected to a segment of pliable material (114), such as vinyl or leather, of the same width as the elastic band (113), shaped in a manner, such as through the presence of a suitably-shaped hole, to be easily and reversibly connected to the existing guitar strap at the neck end of the guitar body (103). The engagement of the device attachment strap with the guitar strap stud would not interfere with the subsequent attachment of a guitar strap to the same stud.
In another embodiment (FIGURE 9, FIGURE 14 and FIGURE 19), the second attachment of the device would consist of a component constructed from rigid material, such as plastic or carbon-fibre (129, 144, 161), appropriately shaped so that it can fit against the body of the guitar where it joins the neck (130, 145) or at the base of the guitar (162). The rigid connector would be constructed to closely follow the contour of the ridge created where the guitar body joins the neck, or at the base extremity of the guitar, and could variably incorporate a layer of non-slippery coating, such as constructed from rubber or silicone, to prevent slippage of the rigid connector from the guitar body and to prevent damage to the guitar body. This rigid component would be connected to a length of elastic material of variable width (128, 143, 160), typically 2- 10 cm, using an adhesive agent or by stitching. The elastic band would in turn attach to the body of the musical instrument back protector device (127, 142, 159) using an adhesive agent or by stitching. The engagement of the device attachment strap with the guitar body would not interfere with player's ability to interact with the guitar neck.
The lengths and elastic properties of the elastic band used in the construction of the two attachment straps of the musical instrument back protector device would be chosen so as to necessitate a moderate amount of tension to engage both attachments, thus holding the musical instrument back protector device securely and firmly against the read surface of the guitar. The two attachment straps would ensure that the protective device is closely applied to the rear surface of the guitar, allowing none or minimal movement during instrument play.
In its ideal embodiment, the musical instrument back protector would be constructed from 3 layers. The first and inside layer (FIGURE 5, FIGURE 10, FIGURE 15 and FIGURE 20) would be fashioned from appropriately shaped soft non-abrasive material, such as, felt, suede leather, or soft cloth (115, 132, 146, 163), and would be in contact with the rear surface of the guitar. The second and middle layer (FIGURE 6, FIGURE 11, FIGURE 16 and FIGURE 21) would consist of the components necessary for the construction of the two attachment straps of the device (FIGURE 4, FIGURE 9, FIGURE 14 and FIGURE 19), specifically two separate elastic bands (117, 118, 147, 149, 164, 166), or alternatively a long single elastic band (133) permanently connected to the components that secure the device to the guitar (117, 119, 134, 135, 148, 150, 165, 167). The third and outside layer of the musical instrument back protector device (FIGURE 7, FIGURE 12, FIGURE 17 and FIGURE 22) would be fashioned from an appropriately shaped tough pliable material, such as vinyl or leather, or from rigid material such as plastic or carbon-fibre, and would be in contact with the player's body when held in the normal playing position. This layer would be constructed to contain appropriately shaped depressions (121, 122, 137, 152, 153, 169, 170) to accommodate most, but not all, of the length of the elastic bands from the second layer. The inside (FIGURE 5, FIGURE 10, FIGURE 15 and FIGURE 20) layer would be permanently attached to the middle (FIGURE 6, FIGURE 12, FIGURE 16, and FIGURE 21) and outside (FIGURE 7, FIGURE 12, FIGURE 17 and FIGURE 22) using adhesive material or stitching.

Claims

5 Claims
1. A removable device for protection of the rear surface of a musical instrument from damage caused by a player's clothing items, where the main body of the device has a similar shape to, but is marginally smaller than, the rear surface of the musical instrument and is not visible when viewed from the front of the instrument, and is secured at two points to the opposite edges of the instrument using two attachment straps comprising wide bands material that are elasticated for part of their length.
2. The device in claim 1, where the main body of the device is constructed from 2 similarly shaped layers of material, permanently connected together by means of an adherent substance or stitching, and incorporating, in-between the two layers, one end of the each of the attachment straps for securing the device to the musical instrument.
3. The device in claim 2, where the outside layer is sufficiently tough to resist abrasions and protects the rear of the surface of the musical instrument from damage by items on the player's clothing.
4. The device in claim 3, where the outside layer is pliable and made of leather.
5. The device in claim 3, where the outside layer is pliable and made of vinyl.
6. The device in claim 3, where the outside layer is rigid and made of carbon-fibre.
7. The device in claim 3, where the outside layer is rigid and made of plastic.
8. The device in claim 2, where the inside layer is soft and non-abrasive.
9. The device in claim 8, where the inside layer is made of soft cloth.
10. The device in claim 8, where the inside layer is made of suede leather.
11. The device in claim 1, where the device comprises of 2 attachment straps that non-permanently fix the device at opposite ends of the musical instrument.
12. The device in claim 11, where one end of each attachment strap is elasticated and is attached to the main body, and the other end comprises a specialised non-elasticated component for connection to the musical instrument.
13. The device in claim 12, where both attachment straps connect to existing strap studs on the musical instruments.
14. The device in claim 13, where the construction of the stud attachment strap includes elastic and nonelastic components.
15. The device in claim 14, where the non-elastic component is made of leather.
16. The device in claim 14, where the non-elastic component is made of vinyl.
17. The device in claim 12, where one attachment strap connects to the existing musical instrument strap stud at base of the instrument and the other attachment strap comprises a specially shaped component that pulls against one extremity of the guitar body.
18. The device in claim 17, where the construction of the stud attachment strap includes elastic and non- elastic components.
19. The device in claim 18, where the non-elastic component is made of leather.
20. The device in claim 18, where the non-elastic component is made of vinyl.
21. The device in claim 17 where the specialised component that pulls against the extremity of the guitar body has elastic and rigid components.
22. The device in claim 22, where the rigid material is made from plastic.
23. The device in claim 22, where the rigid plastic is coated with a layer of non-slippery material from rubber or silicone.
24. The device in claim 21, where the rigid material is made from carbon-fibre.
25. The device in claim 24, where the rigid carbon-fibre component is coated with a layer of non-slippery material from rubber or silicone.
PCT/IB2021/050978 2021-02-07 2021-02-07 Musical instrument back protector WO2022167841A1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
PCT/IB2021/050978 WO2022167841A1 (en) 2021-02-07 2021-02-07 Musical instrument back protector

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
PCT/IB2021/050978 WO2022167841A1 (en) 2021-02-07 2021-02-07 Musical instrument back protector

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO2022167841A1 true WO2022167841A1 (en) 2022-08-11

Family

ID=74592329

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/IB2021/050978 WO2022167841A1 (en) 2021-02-07 2021-02-07 Musical instrument back protector

Country Status (1)

Country Link
WO (1) WO2022167841A1 (en)

Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6054642A (en) * 1998-09-28 2000-04-25 Brooks; Margaret A. Protective cover for a guitar
US20060134373A1 (en) * 2003-11-17 2006-06-22 Roberts Joseph P Finish protector, and method
US7488881B2 (en) * 2002-07-25 2009-02-10 Kessler Daniel J Music instrument cover
CN105529017A (en) * 2016-01-18 2016-04-27 济南大学 Multifunctional musical instrument cloth cover

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6054642A (en) * 1998-09-28 2000-04-25 Brooks; Margaret A. Protective cover for a guitar
US7488881B2 (en) * 2002-07-25 2009-02-10 Kessler Daniel J Music instrument cover
US20060134373A1 (en) * 2003-11-17 2006-06-22 Roberts Joseph P Finish protector, and method
CN105529017A (en) * 2016-01-18 2016-04-27 济南大学 Multifunctional musical instrument cloth cover

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US4982641A (en) Guitar pick holder
US4102234A (en) Pick harness
US5069103A (en) Stringed instrument support device
US20120063066A1 (en) Ergonomic accessory for use with a portable electronic device
US7323627B2 (en) Slip-grip
US4177847A (en) Slip-on guitar cover
US10074349B2 (en) Guitar plectrum and harness combination
US3323698A (en) Guitar strap
US8119894B2 (en) Shoulder rest for a stringed instrument
US9196233B2 (en) Protective pad or cover device for a musical instrument
US5616874A (en) Sitting position musical instrument retainer
US9854901B2 (en) Badge holder
US3309954A (en) Partial cover for a guitar
US4930695A (en) Support system for guitar or like instrument
US5103709A (en) Protective device for musical instruments
US6054642A (en) Protective cover for a guitar
US5772091A (en) Support apparatus for a musical instrument
US6624346B2 (en) Support cushion for musical instrument
WO2022167841A1 (en) Musical instrument back protector
US20110186606A1 (en) Musical Instrument Half Strap Support
US6640344B2 (en) Shoulder pad
US8035019B2 (en) Wearable instrument supporting means
CA1063845A (en) Connecting device for securing a support strap to a guitar
WO2020124097A2 (en) Retaining mechanism for eyewear
US6481022B1 (en) Shoulder pad

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
121 Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application

Ref document number: 21704947

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1

NENP Non-entry into the national phase

Ref country code: DE

122 Ep: pct application non-entry in european phase

Ref document number: 21704947

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1