US3240097A
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Peg device for stringed instruments
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-10-12
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Granted: 1966-03-15
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Expires: 1984-10-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jaquith Douglas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:00
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D3/00; G10D3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A PEG DEVICE FOR A STRINGED INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A PEGBOX HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSITE WALLS, SAID WALLS HAVING OPPOSITE TRUNCATED CONICALLY SHAPED APERTURES FORMED THEREIN, THE TAPERS OF SAID APERTURES RUNNING IN THE SAME DIRECTION, SLEEVE BEARING MEANS PRESSFITTED INTO EACH OF SAID APERTURES, THE INNER WALLS OF SAID BEARINGS MEANS BOTH HAVING THE SHAPE OF A TRUNCATED CONE, THE TAPERS OF SUCH TRUNCATED CONES RUNNING TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE PEG BOX, AND PEG MEANS FOR HOLDING AND TIGHTENING A STRING OF SAID INSTRUMENT, SAID PEG MEANS INCLUDING A THUMB PIECE AT ONE END THEREOF, AN INWARDLY TAPERING TRUNCATED CONICAL PORTION IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO SAID THUMB PIECE, A CENTRAL PORTION, AND AN END PORTION ADJACENT TO SAID CENTRAL PORTION, SAID END PORTION INCLUDING EXPANSION MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID PEG MEANS TO AN ASSOCIATED ONE OF SAID SLEEVE BEARING MEANS, SAID TRANCATED CONICAL PORTION OF SAID PEG MEANS BEING ROTATABLY SUPPORTED BY THE OTHER OF SAID SLEEVE BEARING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A PEG DEVICE FOR A STRINGED INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A PEGBOX HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSITE WALLS, SAID WALLS HAVING OPPOSITE TRUNCATED CONICALLY SHAPED APERTURES FORMED THEREIN, THE TAPERS OF SAID APERTURES RUNNING IN THE SAME DIRECTION, SLEEVE BEARING MEANS PRESSFITTED INTO EACH OF SAID APERTURES, THE INNER WALLS OF SAID BEARINGS MEANS BOTH HAVING THE SHAPE OF A TRUNCATED CONE, THE TAPERS OF SUCH TRUNCATED CONES RUNNING TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE PEG BOX, AND PEG MEANS FOR HOLDING AND TIGHTENING A STRING OF SAID INSTRUMENT, SAID PEG MEANS INCLUDING A THUMB PIECE AT ONE END THEREOF, AN INWARDLY TAPERING TRUNCATED CONICAL PORTION IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO SAID THUMB PIECE, A CENTRAL PORTION, AND AN END PORTION ADJACENT TO SAID CENTRAL PORTION, SAID END PORTION INCLUDING EXPANSION MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID PEG MEANS TO AN ASSOCIATED ONE OF SAID SLEEVE BEARING MEANS, SAID TRANCATED CONICAL PORTION OF SAID PEG MEANS BEING ROTATABLY SUPPORTED BY THE OTHER OF SAID SLEEVE BEARING MEANS.
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) | 1969-03-14 | 1969-09-13 | 1970-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-14 | 1973-09-13 | 1974-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-14 | 1977-09-13 | 1978-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |