US3230816A
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Device for tuning stringed instruments
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-07-31
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Granted: 1966-01-25
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Expires: 1984-07-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas J Jira
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:58
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
IN A TUNING DEVICE FOR STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS INCLUDING A STRINGBOARD HAVING FRETS AND A PLURALITY OF STRINGS, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A RIGID SUBSTANTIALLY L-SHAPED BAR HAVING AN ELONGATED LEG MEANS ADAPTED TO OVERLIE THE STRINGBOARD OF THE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT, SAID L-SHAPED BAR INCLUDING ONE OFFSTANDING SHORTENED LEG MEANS PROVIDED WITH TONGUE MEANS, SECONDARY SUPPORT MEANS ADAPTED TO BE SLIDABLY CARRIED ADJACENT TO THE FREE END OF THE ELONGATED LEG MEANS, MEANS DEFINING A SUBSTANTIALLY T-SHAPED SLOT IN SAID ELONGATED MEANS, SPRING-URGED FRETTING MEANS MOVABLY SUPPORTED WITHIN THE CONFINES OF SAID T-SHAPED SLOT, AND FLEXIBLE MEANS ADAPTED TO SUPPORT SAID TUNING DEVICE ABOVE THE FRETS OF SAID MUSICAL INSTRUMENT PREPARATORY TO THE TUNING THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
IN A TUNING DEVICE FOR STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS INCLUDING A STRINGBOARD HAVING FRETS AND A PLURALITY OF STRINGS, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A RIGID SUBSTANTIALLY L-SHAPED BAR HAVING AN ELONGATED LEG MEANS ADAPTED TO OVERLIE THE STRINGBOARD OF THE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT, SAID L-SHAPED BAR INCLUDING ONE OFFSTANDING SHORTENED LEG MEANS PROVIDED WITH TONGUE MEANS, SECONDARY SUPPORT MEANS ADAPTED TO BE SLIDABLY CARRIED ADJACENT TO THE FREE END OF THE ELONGATED LEG MEANS, MEANS DEFINING A SUBSTANTIALLY T-SHAPED SLOT IN SAID ELONGATED MEANS, SPRING-URGED FRETTING MEANS MOVABLY SUPPORTED WITHIN THE CONFINES OF SAID T-SHAPED SLOT, AND FLEXIBLE MEANS ADAPTED TO SUPPORT SAID TUNING DEVICE ABOVE THE FRETS OF SAID MUSICAL INSTRUMENT PREPARATORY TO THE TUNING THEREOF.
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) | 1969-01-24 | 1969-07-26 | 1970-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-24 | 1973-07-26 | 1974-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-24 | 1977-07-26 | 1978-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |