US3196729A
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Musical instruments
Assignee: Ormston Burns Ltd
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Filing: 1963-02-05
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Granted: 1965-07-27
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Expires: 1983-02-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Burns James Ormston
- 👤 Chandler Gordon Spencer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 23:07
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10H; G10H1/00; G10H1/32; G10H1/34; G10H1/342; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S84/00; Y10S84/01; Y10S84/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A FINGERBOARD A PLURALITY OF METALLIC STRING EXTENDING OVER SAID FINGERBOARD AND NORMALLY SPACED THEREFROM, A PLURALITY OF SPACED TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING FRETS ALONG SAID FINGERBOARD, EACH FRET COMPRISING A BASE MOULDED OF PLASTIC MATERIAL AND HAVING AT ITS OUTER EDGE A GROOVE, A PLURALITY OF METALLIC INSERTS RECEIVED IN SAID GROOVE IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP TO ONE ANOTHER, THE NUMBER OF INSERTS IN EACH FRET CORRESPONDING TO THE NUMBER OF STRINGS AND CORRESPONDING INSERTS IN ALL THE FRETS BEING ASSOCIATED WITH AN INDIVIDUAL STRING, THE APPLICATION OF DIGITAL PRESSURE TO ANY PARTICULAR STRING AT A REGION ABOVE A FRET BRINGING THAT STRING INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ASSOCIATED INSERT ON THAT FRET, MEANS FOR ELECTRICALLY INSULATING SAID STRINGS FROM ONE ANOTHER, ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING MEANS CONNECTED WITH EACH OF SAID STRINGS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTING MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH THE FRETS AND CONNECTED WITH EACH OF SAID STRING-ENGAGING INSERTS, SAID STRINGS AND SAID STRINGENGAGING INSERTS SERVING AS SWITCHING MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF AT LEAST ONE OTHER SOUND-PRODUCING DEVICE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A FINGERBOARD A PLURALITY OF METALLIC STRING EXTENDING OVER SAID FINGERBOARD AND NORMALLY SPACED THEREFROM, A PLURALITY OF SPACED TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING FRETS ALONG SAID FINGERBOARD, EACH FRET COMPRISING A BASE MOULDED OF PLASTIC MATERIAL AND HAVING AT ITS OUTER EDGE A GROOVE, A PLURALITY OF METALLIC INSERTS RECEIVED IN SAID GROOVE IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP TO ONE ANOTHER, THE NUMBER OF INSERTS IN EACH FRET CORRESPONDING TO THE NUMBER OF STRINGS AND CORRESPONDING INSERTS IN ALL THE FRETS BEING ASSOCIATED WITH AN INDIVIDUAL STRING, THE APPLICATION OF DIGITAL PRESSURE TO ANY PARTICULAR STRING AT A REGION ABOVE A FRET BRINGING THAT STRING INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ASSOCIATED INSERT ON THAT FRET, MEANS FOR ELECTRICALLY INSULATING SAID STRINGS FROM ONE ANOTHER, ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING MEANS CONNECTED WITH EACH OF SAID STRINGS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTING MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH THE FRETS AND CONNECTED WITH EACH OF SAID STRING-ENGAGING INSERTS, SAID STRINGS AND SAID STRINGENGAGING INSERTS SERVING AS SWITCHING MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF AT LEAST ONE OTHER SOUND-PRODUCING DEVICE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-07-26 | 1969-01-25 | 1969-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-26 | 1973-01-25 | 1973-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-26 | 1977-01-25 | 1977-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |