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US3344698A
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Musical instrument
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-07-22
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Granted: 1967-10-03
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Expires: 1986-07-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J Ferrara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:25
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D1/00; G10D1/04; G10D1/05; G10D1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
48 words
A STRING MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING: A BODY PORTION HAVING A CONVENTIONAL GUITAR SOUND BOX, A TENOR GUITAR NECK, AND AN EIGHT-STRING MANDOLIN HEAD, AND FOUR PAIR OF VIBRATORY STRINGS STRUNG ON SAID BODY PORTION, SAID STRINGS TUNED IN FIFTHS AND OF THE CALIBER RANGE OF A SIXSTRING GUITAR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
48 words
A STRING MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING: A BODY PORTION HAVING A CONVENTIONAL GUITAR SOUND BOX, A TENOR GUITAR NECK, AND AN EIGHT-STRING MANDOLIN HEAD, AND FOUR PAIR OF VIBRATORY STRINGS STRUNG ON SAID BODY PORTION, SAID STRINGS TUNED IN FIFTHS AND OF THE CALIBER RANGE OF A SIXSTRING GUITAR.
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) | 1970-10-02 | 1971-04-03 | 1971-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-02 | 1975-04-03 | 1975-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-02 | 1979-04-03 | 1979-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |