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Humidifier for musical instruments
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-11-29
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Granted: 1968-10-29
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Expires: 1986-11-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hollander Ralph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:21
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10G; G10G7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A HUMIDIFYING SNAKE INSERTABLE INTO A NATURAL OPENING IN THE SOUNDBOARD OF A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT, SAID SNAKE COMPRISING: (A) AN ELONGATED FLEXIBLE CORE OF WATER-ABSORBENT MATERIAL, (B) A SHEATH OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL SURROUNDING SAID CORE AND HAVING EVAPORATOR OPENINGS THEREIN WHICH ARE CIRCUMFERENTIALLY AND LONGITUDINALLY DISTRIBUTED, AND (C) AN ENLARGED HEADPIECE SECURED TO THE END OF THE SHEATH TO PERMIT REMOVAL OF THE SNAKE, SAID SNAKE HAVING A DIAMETER PERMITTING ITS INSERTION THROUGH SAID NATURAL OPENING, THE DIMENSION OF THE HEADPIECE BEING GREATER THAN SAID OPENING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A HUMIDIFYING SNAKE INSERTABLE INTO A NATURAL OPENING IN THE SOUNDBOARD OF A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT, SAID SNAKE COMPRISING: (A) AN ELONGATED FLEXIBLE CORE OF WATER-ABSORBENT MATERIAL, (B) A SHEATH OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL SURROUNDING SAID CORE AND HAVING EVAPORATOR OPENINGS THEREIN WHICH ARE CIRCUMFERENTIALLY AND LONGITUDINALLY DISTRIBUTED, AND (C) AN ENLARGED HEADPIECE SECURED TO THE END OF THE SHEATH TO PERMIT REMOVAL OF THE SNAKE, SAID SNAKE HAVING A DIAMETER PERMITTING ITS INSERTION THROUGH SAID NATURAL OPENING, THE DIMENSION OF THE HEADPIECE BEING GREATER THAN SAID OPENING.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-10-29 | 1972-04-29 | 1972-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-10-29 | 1976-04-29 | 1976-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-10-29 | 1980-04-29 | 1980-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |