US3665490A
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Microphone attachment for guitars and similar stringed instruments
Assignee: MIKE MASTER Inc
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Filing: 1970-04-01
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Granted: 1972-05-23
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Expires: 1990-04-01
Abstract
Abstract Guitars and similar plucked-string instruments are provided with a microphone-holding attachment at a corner adjacent the neck of the instrument. This frees a singer-player from dependence on a stationary microphone.
Inventors
- 👤 John Raymond Oskar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:59
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D1/00; G10D1/04; G10D1/05; G10D1/08; G10D1/085; H; H04; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A voice microphone holder, adapted to being readily mounted on and dismounted from a guitar or similar instrument, comprising in combination: two substantially parallel plates, a stiff strap connected to one edge of each of said two plates, the length of said strap being determined by the thickness of the guitar body on which said holder is to be mounted, a tubular means mounted on the outer face of one of said plates, said tubular means being threaded to matingly engage complementarily threaded microphone-supporting equipment, the other of said plates being provided with an elongate adjustable connecting means, one end of said means being connected to said other plate and the distal end of said means being adapted for connection to another portion of the guitar to enhance stability of the microphone holder when mounted on the guitar.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A voice microphone holder, adapted to being readily mounted on and dismounted from a guitar or similar instrument, comprising in combination: two substantially parallel plates, a stiff strap connected to one edge of each of said two plates, the length of said strap being determined by the thickness of the guitar body on which said holder is to be mounted, a tubular means mounted on the outer face of one of said plates, said tubular means being threaded to matingly engage complementarily threaded microphone-supporting equipment, the other of said plates being provided with an elongate adjustable connecting means, one end of said means being connected to said other plate and the distal end of said means being adapted for connection to another portion of the guitar to enhance stability of the microphone holder when mounted on the guitar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the inner faces of the two plates are provided with a soft, compressible material which promotes frictional gripping of the guitar faces without disfigurement thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the soft compressible friction-promoting material is a tough vinyl coating.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the soft compressible friction-promoting material is a tough vinyl coating.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 1, wherein the connecting means is an arm adapted to be engaged by the eye bolt which holds the neck strap on the back of a guitar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
The holder of claim 5 wherein the holding means comprises an extension tube-holding bracket which is pivotally connected to the upper plate so as to be movable thereover, said bracket and upper plate being provided with complementary interlocking means to assist in holding the two in a desired relationship.
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) | 1975-05-23 | 1975-11-22 | 1976-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-23 | 1979-11-22 | 1980-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-23 | 1983-11-22 | 1984-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |