US3197542A
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Foot pedal string bass
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-12
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Granted: 1965-07-27
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Expires: 1983-11-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Orbra W Appleton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:59
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D1/00; G10D1/04; G10D1/05; G10D1/08; G10D1/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A FOOT PEDAL STRING BASS ASSEMBLY COMPRISED OF A BASE, TWO BRIDGES ATTACHED TO THE BASE, A STRING, A MEANS TO HOLD THE STRING IN ADJUSTABLE TENSION BETWEEN THE TWO BRIDGES, A PEDAL HAVING A FULCRUM ATTACHED THERETO, A HAMMER PIVOTABLY ATTACHED TO THE BASE, A SPRING ATTACHED TO THE BASE AND POSITIONED SO AS TO HOLD THE HAMMER AGAINST THE STRING, THE FULCRUM HAVING CONTACT WITH THE HAMMER SO AS TO MOVE THE HAMMER AWAY FROM THE STRING WHEN THE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, AN ELECTRONIC PICKUP MEANS TO TRANSMIT THE VIBRATION OF THE STRING TO AN AMPLIFIER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A FOOT PEDAL STRING BASS ASSEMBLY COMPRISED OF A BASE, TWO BRIDGES ATTACHED TO THE BASE, A STRING, A MEANS TO HOLD THE STRING IN ADJUSTABLE TENSION BETWEEN THE TWO BRIDGES, A PEDAL HAVING A FULCRUM ATTACHED THERETO, A HAMMER PIVOTABLY ATTACHED TO THE BASE, A SPRING ATTACHED TO THE BASE AND POSITIONED SO AS TO HOLD THE HAMMER AGAINST THE STRING, THE FULCRUM HAVING CONTACT WITH THE HAMMER SO AS TO MOVE THE HAMMER AWAY FROM THE STRING WHEN THE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, AN ELECTRONIC PICKUP MEANS TO TRANSMIT THE VIBRATION OF THE STRING TO AN AMPLIFIER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1968-07-26 | 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 |