US3241418A
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Guitar incorporating inertial vibrato device
Assignee: Columbia Records Distribution Corp
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Filing: 1964-06-05
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1984-06-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence L Fender
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:31
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D3/00; G10D3/14; G10D3/147; G10D3/153
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A GUITAR-TYPE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT, WHICH COMPRISES: A BODY, A PLURALITY OF GUITAR STRINGS MOUNTED OVER SAID BODY IN TENSIONED RELATIONSHIP, AN INERTIAL STRING-MOUNTING ELEMENT HAVING SUFFICIENT MASS TO RESIST VIBRATIONS INDUCED BY AT LEAST THE HIGHER-PITCHED ONES OF SAID STRINGS, MEANS TO CONNECT SAID GUITAR DIRECTLY TO SAID STRING-MOUNTING ELEMENT, MEANS TO MOUNT SAID STRING-MOUNTING ELEMENT IN SPACED
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
A GUITAR-TYPE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT, WHICH COMPRISES: A BODY, A PLURALITY OF GUITAR STRINGS MOUNTED OVER SAID BODY IN TENSIONED RELATIONSHIP, AN INERTIAL STRING-MOUNTING ELEMENT HAVING SUFFICIENT MASS TO RESIST VIBRATIONS INDUCED BY AT LEAST THE HIGHER-PITCHED ONES OF SAID STRINGS, MEANS TO CONNECT SAID GUITAR DIRECTLY TO SAID STRING-MOUNTING ELEMENT, MEANS TO MOUNT SAID STRING-MOUNTING ELEMENT IN SPACED
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) | 1969-03-21 | 1969-09-20 | 1970-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |