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US3320844A
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Foot operated bass stringed musical instrument
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Granted: 1967-05-23
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Expires: 1984-05-23
Abstract
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Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:01
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D3/00; G10D3/02; G10D1/00; G10D1/04; G10D3/04; G10D3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A FOOT OPERATED STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING AN INSTRUMENT FRAME; A PLURALITY OF TENSE BASS STRINGS MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME TO EXTEND THROUGH A CHORD ZONE AND A SOUNDING ZONE; A PLURALITY OF CHORD FORMING FOOT PEDALS MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, IN SAID CHORD ZONE, EACH PEDAL HAVING A FACE EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID STRINGS AT A SPACED DISTANCE THEREALONG FOR FORMING A CHORD WHEN THE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A FOOT OPERATED STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING AN INSTRUMENT FRAME; A PLURALITY OF TENSE BASS STRINGS MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME TO EXTEND THROUGH A CHORD ZONE AND A SOUNDING ZONE; A PLURALITY OF CHORD FORMING FOOT PEDALS MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, IN SAID CHORD ZONE, EACH PEDAL HAVING A FACE EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID STRINGS AT A SPACED DISTANCE THEREALONG FOR FORMING A CHORD WHEN THE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED;
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-05-22 | 1970-11-21 | 1971-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-22 | 1974-11-21 | 1975-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-22 | 1978-11-21 | 1979-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |