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US3290980A
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Bridge constructions for guitars
Assignee: Columbia Records Distribution Corp
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Filing: 1965-02-24
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Granted: 1966-12-13
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Expires: 1985-02-24
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
2026-10-29 18:28
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D1/00; G10D1/04; G10D1/05; G10D1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
IN AN ACOUSTICAL STRINGED INSTRUMENT HAVING A FACE AND A PLURALITY OF STRINGS EXTENDING OVER SAID FACE, A BRIDGE FOR SAID STRINGS COMPRISING: A BASE MEMBER SECURED TO SAID FACE OF SAID INSTRUMENT, SAID BASE MEMBER HAVING A RECESS MEANS THEREIN FACING SAID STRINGS, SAID RECESS HAVING OPPOSED SIDE WALLS, A PLURALITY OF BARRELS ENGAGING SAID BASE MEMBER AND DISPOSED IN SAID RECESS, SAID BARRELS BEING IN SUBSTANTIALLY END-TO-END ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OUTERMOST BARRELS ENGAGING SAID SIDE WALLS OF SAID RECESS, EACH STRING PASSING OVER ONE OF SAID BARRELS AND ENGAGING THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL SURFACE THEREOF, MEANS SECURING SAID STRINGS TO SAID INSTRUMENT BEYOND SAID BARRELS, AND ADJUSTABLE MEANS ENGAGING SAID BARRELS FOR CONTROLLING THE POSITIONS THEREOF AXIALLY WITH RESPECT TO SAID STRINGS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
IN AN ACOUSTICAL STRINGED INSTRUMENT HAVING A FACE AND A PLURALITY OF STRINGS EXTENDING OVER SAID FACE, A BRIDGE FOR SAID STRINGS COMPRISING: A BASE MEMBER SECURED TO SAID FACE OF SAID INSTRUMENT, SAID BASE MEMBER HAVING A RECESS MEANS THEREIN FACING SAID STRINGS, SAID RECESS HAVING OPPOSED SIDE WALLS, A PLURALITY OF BARRELS ENGAGING SAID BASE MEMBER AND DISPOSED IN SAID RECESS, SAID BARRELS BEING IN SUBSTANTIALLY END-TO-END ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OUTERMOST BARRELS ENGAGING SAID SIDE WALLS OF SAID RECESS, EACH STRING PASSING OVER ONE OF SAID BARRELS AND ENGAGING THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL SURFACE THEREOF, MEANS SECURING SAID STRINGS TO SAID INSTRUMENT BEYOND SAID BARRELS, AND ADJUSTABLE MEANS ENGAGING SAID BARRELS FOR CONTROLLING THE POSITIONS THEREOF AXIALLY WITH RESPECT TO SAID STRINGS.
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) | 1969-12-12 | 1970-06-13 | 1970-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-12 | 1974-06-13 | 1974-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-12 | 1978-06-13 | 1978-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |