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US3353433A
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Floating bridge for musical instruments
Assignee: GRETSCH Co A CORP OF TN
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Filing: 1965-08-25
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Granted: 1967-11-21
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Expires: 1985-08-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James D Webster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:05
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D3/00; G10D3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
IN A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED, THE COMBINATION OF A BODY HAVING A SOUND BOARD FORMED WITH AN OPENING, A FIXED BRIDGE ADJACENT SAID OPENING, STRINGS EXTENDING ACROSS SAID BRIDGE, A FLOATING BRIDGE ADJACENT SAID FIXED BRIDGE AND HAVING MEANS FOR SUSPENDING THE SAME ON SAID STRINGS, AND A TUNING FORK SECURED TO SAID FLOATING BRIDGE AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY THROUGH SAID OPENING.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3236138A
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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) | 1970-11-20 | 1971-05-22 | 1971-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-20 | 1975-05-22 | 1975-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-20 | 1979-05-22 | 1979-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |