US3103846A
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Finger board for stringed musical instruments
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-02-14
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Granted: 1963-09-17
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Expires: 1982-02-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James D Webster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:03
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D1/00; G10D1/04; G10D1/05; G10D3/00; G10D3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
IN A STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT HAVING A BRIDGE END AND A NUT END, A FINGER BOARD HAVING A PLURALITY OF LENGTHWISE SPACED CROSSWISE EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL FRETS THEREON DIVIDED INTO TWO GROUPS, ONE OF SAID GROUPS BEING ADJACENT THE NUT END AND THE OTHER OF SAID GROUPS BEING ADJACENT THE BRIDGE END, SAID BRIDGE END GROUP BEING SLANTED AT AN ANGLE WITH RESPECT TO A LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE INSTRUMENT AND TOWARDS SAID BRIDGE END, WHEREBY THE STRINGS MAY BE PROGRESSIVELY SHARPED FROM THE BASS SIDE TO THE TREBLE SIDE OF THE STRING ARRANGEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
IN A STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT HAVING A BRIDGE END AND A NUT END, A FINGER BOARD HAVING A PLURALITY OF LENGTHWISE SPACED CROSSWISE EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL FRETS THEREON DIVIDED INTO TWO GROUPS, ONE OF SAID GROUPS BEING ADJACENT THE NUT END AND THE OTHER OF SAID GROUPS BEING ADJACENT THE BRIDGE END, SAID BRIDGE END GROUP BEING SLANTED AT AN ANGLE WITH RESPECT TO A LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE INSTRUMENT AND TOWARDS SAID BRIDGE END, WHEREBY THE STRINGS MAY BE PROGRESSIVELY SHARPED FROM THE BASS SIDE TO THE TREBLE SIDE OF THE STRING ARRANGEMENT.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-09-16 | 1967-03-18 | 1967-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-16 | 1971-03-18 | 1971-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-16 | 1975-03-18 | 1975-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |