US3146292A
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Electrical vibrato and tremolo devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1954-03-08
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Granted: 1964-08-25
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Expires: 1974-03-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Don L Bonham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 08:36
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10H; G10H1/00; G10H1/02; G10H1/04; G10H1/043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
IN COMBINATION, AN INSTRUMENT FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICAL SIGNALS OF FREQUENCIES CORRESPONDING TO MUSICAL TONES TO BE REPRODUCED; A BRIDGE NETWORK HAVING AN INPUT AND AN OUTPUT; MEANS CONNECTED TO THE INPUT OF SAID BRIDGE NETWORK FOR APPLYING SAID ELECTRICAL SIGNALS TO SAID INPUT; AN AUDIO OUTPUT SYSTEM INCLUDING A LOUDSPEAKER; MEANS COUPLING THE OUTPUT OF SAID BRIDGE NETWORK TO SAID AUDIO OUTPUT SYSTEM IN DRIVING RELATIONSHIP THERETO; AND CONTROL MEANS CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE LEG OF SAID BRIDGE NETWORK FOR CYCLICALLY VARYING, AT A CONTROLLED RATE, THE MAGNITUDE OF PHASE SHIFT INTRODUCED BY SAID BRIDGE NETWORK INTO SAID ELECTRICAL SIGNALS, SAID CONTROL MEANS BEING ARRANGED TO VARY THE IMPEDANCE OF AT LEAST ONE ARM OF SAID BRIDGE NETWORK AT SAID CONTROLLED RATE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
IN COMBINATION, AN INSTRUMENT FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICAL SIGNALS OF FREQUENCIES CORRESPONDING TO MUSICAL TONES TO BE REPRODUCED; A BRIDGE NETWORK HAVING AN INPUT AND AN OUTPUT; MEANS CONNECTED TO THE INPUT OF SAID BRIDGE NETWORK FOR APPLYING SAID ELECTRICAL SIGNALS TO SAID INPUT; AN AUDIO OUTPUT SYSTEM INCLUDING A LOUDSPEAKER; MEANS COUPLING THE OUTPUT OF SAID BRIDGE NETWORK TO SAID AUDIO OUTPUT SYSTEM IN DRIVING RELATIONSHIP THERETO; AND CONTROL MEANS CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE LEG OF SAID BRIDGE NETWORK FOR CYCLICALLY VARYING, AT A CONTROLLED RATE, THE MAGNITUDE OF PHASE SHIFT INTRODUCED BY SAID BRIDGE NETWORK INTO SAID ELECTRICAL SIGNALS, SAID CONTROL MEANS BEING ARRANGED TO VARY THE IMPEDANCE OF AT LEAST ONE ARM OF SAID BRIDGE NETWORK AT SAID CONTROLLED RATE.
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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) | 1967-08-25 | 1968-02-24 | 1968-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-25 | 1972-02-24 | 1972-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-25 | 1976-02-24 | 1976-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |