US3269247A
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Musical instrument
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-08
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1985-10-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Connors Roy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:19
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D1/00; G10D1/04; G10D1/05; G10D1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT IN THE NATURE OF A GUITAR, SAID INSTRUMENT HAVING EIGHT STRINGS DISPOSED IN FOUR PAIRS COMPRISING A FIRST PAIR OF STRINGS OF SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL WEIGHT, A SECOND PAIR OF STRINGS OF SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL WEIGHT AND HEAVIER THAN THE STRINGS OF SAID FIRST PAIR, A THIRD PAIR OF STRINGS, A FIRST OF SAID THIRD PAIR BEING HEAVIER THAN A STRING OF SAID SECOND PAIR AND A SECOND OF SAID THIRD PAIR BEING APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF AS HEAVY AS SAID FIRST OF SAID THIRD PAIR, AND A FOURTH PAIR OF STRINGS, A FIRST OF SAID FOURTH PAIR BEING HEAVIER THAN SAID FIRST STRING OF SAID THIRD PAIR AND A SECOND OF SAID FOURTH PAIR BEING APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF AS HEAVY AS SAID FIRST STRING OF SAID FOURTH PAIR, SAID SECOND STRING OF SAID THIRD PAIR BEING TUNABLE TO A PITCH HIGHER THAN THE STRINGS OF SAID FIRST PAIR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT IN THE NATURE OF A GUITAR, SAID INSTRUMENT HAVING EIGHT STRINGS DISPOSED IN FOUR PAIRS COMPRISING A FIRST PAIR OF STRINGS OF SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL WEIGHT, A SECOND PAIR OF STRINGS OF SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL WEIGHT AND HEAVIER THAN THE STRINGS OF SAID FIRST PAIR, A THIRD PAIR OF STRINGS, A FIRST OF SAID THIRD PAIR BEING HEAVIER THAN A STRING OF SAID SECOND PAIR AND A SECOND OF SAID THIRD PAIR BEING APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF AS HEAVY AS SAID FIRST OF SAID THIRD PAIR, AND A FOURTH PAIR OF STRINGS, A FIRST OF SAID FOURTH PAIR BEING HEAVIER THAN SAID FIRST STRING OF SAID THIRD PAIR AND A SECOND OF SAID FOURTH PAIR BEING APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF AS HEAVY AS SAID FIRST STRING OF SAID FOURTH PAIR, SAID SECOND STRING OF SAID THIRD PAIR BEING TUNABLE TO A PITCH HIGHER THAN THE STRINGS OF SAID FIRST PAIR.
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) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |