US3240098A
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Device for tuning and tensioning stringed musical instruments
Assignee: Dandy Screw Products Inc
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Filing: 1965-01-05
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Granted: 1966-03-15
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Expires: 1985-01-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cloyse R Hepler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 19:22
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D3/00; G10D3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A TUNING DEVICE FOR BANJOS AND THE LIKE INCLUDING A HOUSING ADAPTED FOR ATTACHMENT TO THE NECK OF A STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT, ROTARY WINDING MEANS EXTENDING FROM SAID HOUSING FOR ACCOMMODATING THE FREE EXTREMITY OF A MISICAL INSTRUMENT STRING, MANUALLY OPERABLE KEY MEANS EXTENDING FROM ANOTHER SIDE OF SAID HOUSING AND HAVING ITS AXIS DISPOSED IN SUBSTANTIAL PARALLELISM WITH THE AXIS OF SAID ROTARY WINDING MEANS, AND GEAR MECHANNISM CARRIED BY SAID HOUSING, COUPLING SAID MANUALLY OPERABLE KEY MEANS WITH SAID ROTARY STRING WINDING MEANS, SAID GEAR MECHANISM INCLUDING WORM AND WORM GEAR MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A TUNING DEVICE FOR BANJOS AND THE LIKE INCLUDING A HOUSING ADAPTED FOR ATTACHMENT TO THE NECK OF A STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT, ROTARY WINDING MEANS EXTENDING FROM SAID HOUSING FOR ACCOMMODATING THE FREE EXTREMITY OF A MISICAL INSTRUMENT STRING, MANUALLY OPERABLE KEY MEANS EXTENDING FROM ANOTHER SIDE OF SAID HOUSING AND HAVING ITS AXIS DISPOSED IN SUBSTANTIAL PARALLELISM WITH THE AXIS OF SAID ROTARY WINDING MEANS, AND GEAR MECHANNISM CARRIED BY SAID HOUSING, COUPLING SAID MANUALLY OPERABLE KEY MEANS WITH SAID ROTARY STRING WINDING MEANS, SAID GEAR MECHANISM INCLUDING WORM AND WORM GEAR 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 |