Cover for playable device

a playable device and cover technology, applied in the field of cover for playable devices, can solve the problems of reducing the useful life of the instrument, affecting the appearance and appearance and the body of the playable device during normal use or during the transportation of such instruments, so as to achieve convenient and convenient removal, versatile in appearance, and easy to remove

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-05-20
POST LAWRENCE S
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[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 appliqués such as gemstones, studs, spikes, and/or other o

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Relative movement between the playable device and the player may cause marring of the often attractive and expensive finish of the playable device.
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

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[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 ...

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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.

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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 t...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D65/02
CPCG10G7/00
Inventor POST, LAWRENCE S.
Owner POST LAWRENCE S
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