US3186288A
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Stringed instrument of the viol type
Assignee: THOT RES Inc
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Filing: 1964-03-02
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Granted: 1965-06-01
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Expires: 1984-03-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald H Finch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:48
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D3/00; G10D3/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
IN A STRINGED INSTRUMENT OF THE VIOL TYPE HAVING A HOLLOW NON-JOINTED RESONANCE BOX OF ESSENTIALLY CONVENTIONAL SHAPE FORMED AS AN INTEGRAL STRUCTURE AND HAVING AN INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE AREA, SAID RESONANCE BOX COMPRISING A MOLDED BACK PORTION OF CONVENTIONAL SHAPE, A MOLDED BELLY PORTION OF ESSENTIALLY CONVENTIONAL SHAPE AND OF GREATER THICKNESS THAN THE BACK PORTION AND HAVING A CURVATURE THE SAME AS THE BACK PORTION WITH A LARGER ARC IN THE INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE AREA THAN CORRESPONDING WOODEN INSTRUMENTS, AND A MOLDED RIB PORTION OF CONVENTIONAL SHAPE OF LESSER THICKNESS THAN THE BACK PORTION, SAID RIB PORTION MERGING WITH THE BELLY AND BACK PORTIONS THROUGHOUT THE AREA OF CONTACT TO PRODUCE INTERCONNECTING SURFACES OF ESSENTIALLY UNIFORM MOLECULAR STRUCTURE THROUGHOUT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
IN A STRINGED INSTRUMENT OF THE VIOL TYPE HAVING A HOLLOW NON-JOINTED RESONANCE BOX OF ESSENTIALLY CONVENTIONAL SHAPE FORMED AS AN INTEGRAL STRUCTURE AND HAVING AN INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE AREA, SAID RESONANCE BOX COMPRISING A MOLDED BACK PORTION OF CONVENTIONAL SHAPE, A MOLDED BELLY PORTION OF ESSENTIALLY CONVENTIONAL SHAPE AND OF GREATER THICKNESS THAN THE BACK PORTION AND HAVING A CURVATURE THE SAME AS THE BACK PORTION WITH A LARGER ARC IN THE INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE AREA THAN CORRESPONDING WOODEN INSTRUMENTS, AND A MOLDED RIB PORTION OF CONVENTIONAL SHAPE OF LESSER THICKNESS THAN THE BACK PORTION, SAID RIB PORTION MERGING WITH THE BELLY AND BACK PORTIONS THROUGHOUT THE AREA OF CONTACT TO PRODUCE INTERCONNECTING SURFACES OF ESSENTIALLY UNIFORM MOLECULAR STRUCTURE THROUGHOUT.
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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) | 1968-05-31 | 1968-11-30 | 1969-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-31 | 1972-11-30 | 1973-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-31 | 1976-11-30 | 1977-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |