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Chord-forming device for stringed instrument
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-06-23
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Granted: 1969-03-18
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Expires: 1985-06-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon E Bradt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 05:50
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D3/00; G10D3/06; G10D3/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A CHORD-FORMING MECHANISM FOR A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT HAVING A BODY AND A THEREFROM EXTENDING NECK WITH THEREOVER EXTENDED STRINGS DISPOSED IN ADJACENT RELATIONSHIP, SAID NECK HAVING FRETS DISPOSED THEREFROM AGAINST WHICH SAID STRINGS MAY BE SELECTIVELY IMPINGED, THE CHORDFORMING MECHANISM COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF ACTUATABLE NOTE BARS EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID NECK AND HAVING LUGS MOUNTED ADJACENT SAID STRINGS, RESPECTIVELY, FOR SELECTIVE ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH, AND A PLURALITY OF MANUALLY ENGAGEABLE MEMBERS EXTENDING FROM EACH NOTE BAR FOR ACTUATION THEREOF, A MANUALLY ENGAGEABLE MEMBER OF EACH NOTE BAR ALIGNED TRANSVERSELY OF SAID STRINGS WITH A MANUALLY ENGAGEABLE MEMBER OF OTHER NOTE BARS, WHEREIN, UPON MAUNAL ENGAGEMENT OF SAID MANUALLY ENGAGEABLE MEMBERS AT A SELECTED STATION THE INSTRUMENT STRINGS ARE IMPINGED BY SAID LUGS AGAINST ONE OR MORE SAID FRETS FOR CHORD FORMATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A CHORD-FORMING MECHANISM FOR A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT HAVING A BODY AND A THEREFROM EXTENDING NECK WITH THEREOVER EXTENDED STRINGS DISPOSED IN ADJACENT RELATIONSHIP, SAID NECK HAVING FRETS DISPOSED THEREFROM AGAINST WHICH SAID STRINGS MAY BE SELECTIVELY IMPINGED, THE CHORDFORMING MECHANISM COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF ACTUATABLE NOTE BARS EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID NECK AND HAVING LUGS MOUNTED ADJACENT SAID STRINGS, RESPECTIVELY, FOR SELECTIVE ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH, AND A PLURALITY OF MANUALLY ENGAGEABLE MEMBERS EXTENDING FROM EACH NOTE BAR FOR ACTUATION THEREOF, A MANUALLY ENGAGEABLE MEMBER OF EACH NOTE BAR ALIGNED TRANSVERSELY OF SAID STRINGS WITH A MANUALLY ENGAGEABLE MEMBER OF OTHER NOTE BARS, WHEREIN, UPON MAUNAL ENGAGEMENT OF SAID MANUALLY ENGAGEABLE MEMBERS AT A SELECTED STATION THE INSTRUMENT STRINGS ARE IMPINGED BY SAID LUGS AGAINST ONE OR MORE SAID FRETS FOR CHORD FORMATION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US546457A
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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) | 1972-03-17 | 1972-09-16 | 1973-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-03-17 | 1976-09-16 | 1977-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-03-17 | 1980-09-16 | 1981-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |