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  Musical conductor's baton rackUSPTO Application #: 20060145035Title: Musical conductor's baton rack Abstract: A vertical rack used for the placement and storage of a musical conductor's batons so as to minimize or prevent baton shaft from becoming warped when stored in a flat or horizontal position. The said rack having a base 12 of sufficient thickness and width or diameter to support rack without tipping over. A decorative machined spindle 16 attached into the base 12 and the top 20 and of sufficient height to accommodate various lengths of batons in a suspended vertical position while preventing the baton shaft from touching the base 12 surface. A top 20 of adequate diameter or width to allow several baton shafts to pass through and be supported by their handles. Clear plastic tubes 24 affixed into the top of riser 14 and into the lower surface of the top 20 which allows the baton shaft to pass through affording additional protection. (end of abstract)
Agent: Floyd L. Howard - Oklahoma City, OK, US Inventors: Floyd Lee Howard, David Lee Howard USPTO Applicaton #: 20060145035 - Class: 248127000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Supports, Stand The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060145035. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Not Applicable FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH [0002] Not Applicable SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM [0003] Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION--FIELD OF INVENTION [0004] This invention relates to a wooden rack designed to allow storage of a music Conductor's batons in a vertical position when not in use. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION--PRIOR ART [0005] A staff or baton used by the conductor of an orchestra, band, or choir serves the purpose of giving the music beat and guides the performers in tempo and dynamics. The expense of purchasing several batons, which are manufactured with different shaft lengths, can be costly when determined to be of unsightly or useless appearance. The importance of using a straight baton for signaling the musicians at the right time can not be: over emphasized. There are currently no stands or racks that will provide a method of storing a baton in a vertical position which will afford protection from becoming warped or damaged. After a period of time a baton shaft can become warped or bent rather than straight as the result of being stored in a horizontal or flat position. An example here would be that of a billiard cue stick which is similar in shape but not size. Cue sticks must be stored vertically to eliminate or minimize a warped or bent condition and so must music conductor's batons. [0006] A customer may purchase with the baton, or batons, accessories for the purpose of storing or carrying batons. However, current designs allow the batons to be stored in a horizontal or flat position. In addition, a nylon bag may be purchased for the purpose of transporting batons from one location to another. Both designs allow for the possibility of damage to occur and after extended storage can result in a warped shaft. [0007] Also available from several manufacturing companies for use by conductors are sheet music stands or podiums. These stands are used for the purpose of holding the sheet music being performed by an orchestra or choir. A conductor's stand usually will have a trough or receptacle which will allow the positioning of batons and pencils. However these troughs or receptacles allow the batons to lie in a flat or horizontal position which also tends to propagate or reproduce the warped or curved condition. [0008] The current designs do not generally allow for the display of batons in the conductors office, or musical auditorium, in a format conducive for protecting the baton shaft from becoming warped. This invention would afford the opportunity for an individual to display up to six batons in a decorative rack while protecting the batons from damage. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION--OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES [0009] Accordingly, the invention for which this application is submitted has several objects and advantages over current designs: [0010] (a) to provide a method of storing conductors batons in a vertical configuration which will remove any downward weight or pressure from being exerted on the baton shaft. [0011] (b) to provide a rack that can be manufactured from a variety of wood products such as maple, oak, ash, or walnut etc, and brilliantly finished with multiple stain colors. [0012] (c) to provide a decorative display instrument for batons that may be used by conductors, and/or music teachers in a class room environment or in the office or home. [0013] Further objects and advantages are to provide a rack that will provide a storage location that will prevent or minimize the opportunity to damage batons when not in use. In addition too wood products the baton racks may be produced from steel or aluminum. And could be either molded from a casting or hand fabricated. Further a plastic injection molded rack could also be manufactured in several different colors. The cost to manufacturing these racks would be approximately $38.00 U.S. SUMMARY [0014] This invention will provide a rack for the purpose of allowing the placement and storage of batons used by music conductor's and/or music teachers. It will serve the purpose of protecting the batons from damage as the result of lying flat. DRAWINGS--FIGURES [0015] FIG. 1 illustrates a wood product rack with circular base and top when viewed from an angular position. [0016] FIG. 2 illustrates the circular top of a wood product rack with six access holes for batons to pass through and protective felt pads around each opening. [0017] FIG. 3 illustrates a wood product rack with a square base and square top with the addition of a square riser attached to the base. Additionally this view adds the option of a plurality of clear plastic tubing affording greater baton shaft protection. TABLE-US-00001 DRAWINGS - Reference Numerals 10 adhesive felt pads 12 round or square rack base 14 square riser 16 spindle 18 tenons 20 round or square rack top 22 access holes for batons 24 clear plastic tubes 26 handle 28 protective felt pads 30 access holes for baton shafts DETAILED DESCRIPTION--FIG. 1--PREFERRED EMBODIMENT [0018] A proposed invention for a music conductor's baton rack is illustrated in FIG. 1 (angular side view). The rack base 12 is 1.905 cm (0.750'') thick and 15.24cm (6.0'') in diameter. The base 12 is manufactured from a wood product and has a decorative router design around the circumference of the top edge. A 1.27 cm (0.50'') round adhesive felt pad 10 is placed at four opposing locations on the bottom of the base to prevent scratches from occurring on desk top or other wood furniture surfaces. Continue reading... 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