Tambourine display/protective case
First Claim
1. A protective case in combination with a tambourine having a predetermined configuration, comprising a clam shell housing having a configuration generally conforming to said predetermined configuration and dimensioned to receive the tambourine with clearance, said clam shell housing being formed of two clam shell members that are hinged to each other so that they may be separated to allow the tambourine to be inserted into or removed from the case;
- locking means for selectively locking said clam shell members to each other to prevent the separation of said clam shell members;
a handle suitable for gripping for carrying said case;
positioning means within at least one of said clam shell members for positioning the tambourine and stabilizing it against excessive movements within said clam shell housing when said clam shell members are juxtaposed in a closed condition of said clam shell housing, whereby the tambourine is maintained in a generally fixed desired position within said clam shell housing where the protection of the tambourine is enhanced.
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Abstract
A protective case for a product, such as a tambourine, having a predetermined configuration includes a clam shell housing generally configured to conform to the shape of the product. The housing is dimensioned to receive the product with clearance. The clam shell housing is formed of two clam shell members that are hinged to each other so that the clam shell members may be separated to allow the product to be inserted into or removed from the case. A suitable lock is provided for selectively locking the clam shell members to each other to prevent a separation of the clam shell members. A handle suitable for gripping is provided on the housing for carrying the case. Positioning members in the form of stabilizing walls are provided within the clam shell housing for positioning the product and stabilizing it against excessive movements within the clam shell housing when the clam shell members are juxtaposed in a closed condition of the clam shell housing. The product is preferably maintained in a generally fixed design position within the clam shell housing where the protection of the product is enhanced. By making the clam shell housing from a transparent molded plastic material the protective case can also serve as a display case through which the product may be viewed.
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Citations
20 Claims
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1. A protective case in combination with a tambourine having a predetermined configuration, comprising a clam shell housing having a configuration generally conforming to said predetermined configuration and dimensioned to receive the tambourine with clearance, said clam shell housing being formed of two clam shell members that are hinged to each other so that they may be separated to allow the tambourine to be inserted into or removed from the case;
- locking means for selectively locking said clam shell members to each other to prevent the separation of said clam shell members;
a handle suitable for gripping for carrying said case;
positioning means within at least one of said clam shell members for positioning the tambourine and stabilizing it against excessive movements within said clam shell housing when said clam shell members are juxtaposed in a closed condition of said clam shell housing, whereby the tambourine is maintained in a generally fixed desired position within said clam shell housing where the protection of the tambourine is enhanced. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
- locking means for selectively locking said clam shell members to each other to prevent the separation of said clam shell members;
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18. A protective case in combination with a tambourine having a longer and shorter arcuate segments or portions to form a generally open crescent-shaped frame defining a continuous periphery and a generally crescent-shaped opening comprising a clam shell housing having a configured generally conforming to said crescent-shaped configuration and dimensioned to receive the tambourine with clearance;
- said clam shell housing being formed of two claim shell members that are hinged to each other so that they may be separated to allow the tambourine to be inserted into or removed from the case;
locking means for selectively locking said clam shell members to each other to prevent the separation of said clam shell members;
a handle suitable for gripping for carrying said case; and
positioning means within at least one of said clam shell members for positioning the tambourine and stabilizing it against excessive movements within said clam shell housing when said clam shell members are juxtaposed in a closed condition of said clam shell housing, whereby the tambourine is maintained in a generally fixed desired position within said clam shell housing where the protection of the tambourine is enhanced. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
- said clam shell housing being formed of two claim shell members that are hinged to each other so that they may be separated to allow the tambourine to be inserted into or removed from the case;
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