US3563126A
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Guitar bridge and tailpiece
Assignee: Kaman Corp
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Filing: 1969-10-27
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Granted: 1971-02-16
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Expires: 1989-10-27
Abstract
Abstract A combined bridge and tailpiece for a guitar or similar stringed musical instrument includes a base member having an elongated bridge strip projecting from the forward surface thereof and arranged generally perpendicular to the strings. Below the bridge strip the base member includes a plurality of holes, for receiving the strings, passing from its forward surface to its lower surface. A reinforcing strip of metal is inset in the rear surface of the base member and arranged so that the string openings pass therethrough.
Inventors
- 👤 Russell Connington
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:49
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D3/00; G10D3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A combined bridge and tailpiece for a guitar or similar stringed instrument, said combined bridge and tailpiece comprising a base member having a rear surface adapted to engage the outer surface of the body of the instrument to which it is attached, a forward surface, and a bottom surface extending between said forward and rear surfaces, means fixed relative to said base member providing a bridge surface spaced forwardly of said forward surface of said base member for engagement with the strings of the instrument to which said base member is attached, said base member having a plurality of holes therein each extending from said bottom surface to said forward surface of said base member and each adapted to receive one string of the associated instrument which string passes therethrough and over said bridge surface, and an elongated reinforcing strip inset in said base member, said elongated reinforcing strip being arranged generally perpendicular to and between the opposite ends of said holes so that each of said holes passes therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A combined bridge and tailpiece for a guitar or similar stringed instrument, said combined bridge and tailpiece comprising a base member having a rear surface adapted to engage the outer surface of the body of the instrument to which it is attached, a forward surface, and a bottom surface extending between said forward and rear surfaces, means fixed relative to said base member providing a bridge surface spaced forwardly of said forward surface of said base member for engagement with the strings of the instrument to which said base member is attached, said base member having a plurality of holes therein each extending from said bottom surface to said forward surface of said base member and each adapted to receive one string of the associated instrument which string passes therethrough and over said bridge surface, and an elongated reinforcing strip inset in said base member, said elongated reinforcing strip being arranged generally perpendicular to and between the opposite ends of said holes so that each of said holes passes therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A combined bridge and tailpiece as defined in claim 1 further characterized by said reinforcing strip having a forward edge located rearwardly of said forward surface of said base member, and said base member having the material of which it is made extending over said forward edge of said reinforcing strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A combined bridge and tailpiece as defined in claim 1 further characterized by said reinforcing strip being made of metal and said base member being made from a material other than metal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
110 words
A combined bridge and tailpiece as defined in claim 1 further characterized by said base member having an elongated recess therein for receiving said reinforcing strip, said recess being arranged so as to communicate with said rear surface of said base member so that the reinforcing strip may be assembled therewith by inserting it into said recess from said rear surface, said recess extending inwardly from said rear surface for a distance substantially less than the thickness of said base member so as to leave a substantial amount of the material of said base member between the inner boundary of said recess and said forward surface of said base member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
63 words
A combined bridge and tailpiece as defined in claim 4 further characterized by said base member including a plurality of separate cavities in its said forward surface each communicating with at least a respective one of said holes so as to freely accommodate the string passing through said at least one associated hole in its passage from said hole to said bridge surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A combined bridge and tailpiece as defined in claim 5 further characterized by each of said cavities being associated with a respective pair of said holes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
A combined bridge and tailpiece as defined in claim 1 further characterized by said means defining a bridge surface comprising an elongated strip of material inset into said base member and projecting forwardly from said forward surface thereof, said strip of material having a forward edge providing said bridge surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A combined bridge and tailpiece as defined in claim 7 further characterized by said elongated strip of material being made of a material different from that of said base member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
154 words
A combined bridge and tailpiece as defined in claim 1 further characterized by said means defining a bridge surface comprising an elongated strip of material different from the material of said base member inset into said base member and projecting forwardly from said forward surface thereof, said strip of material having a forward edge providing said bridge surface, an elongated recess in said base member for receiving said reinforcing strip, said recess being arranged so as to communicate with said rear surface of said Base member so that said reinforcing strip may be assembled therewith by inserting it into said recess from said rear surface, said recess extending inwardly from said rear surface for a distance substantially less than the thickness of said base member so as to leave a substantial amount of the material of said base member between the inner boundary of said recess and said forward surface of said base member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
61 words
A combined bridge and tailpiece as defined in claim 1 further characterized by said base member including a plurality of cavities in said forward surface each communicating with at least a respective one of said holes so as to freely accommodate the string passing through said at least one associated hole in its passage from said hole to said bridge surface.
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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) | 1974-02-15 | 1974-08-17 | 1975-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-15 | 1978-08-17 | 1979-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-15 | 1982-08-17 | 1983-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |