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US3678795A
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Neck mounting for a string instrument
Assignee: EARTHWOOD Inc
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Filing: 1971-11-15
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Granted: 1972-07-25
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Expires: 1991-11-15
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a string type musical instrument; and more particularly relates to a neck mounting for attaching the instrument neck to the instrument body. The various problems associated with this mounting are discussed and the disclosure teaches how an improved neck mounting may be achieved to overcome these problems.
Inventors
- 👤 George W Fullerton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:48
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D3/00; G10D3/06; G10D1/00; G10D1/04; G10D1/05; G10D1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A neck mounting structure for a string type musical instrument, comprising: an instrument neck; said instrument neck having a neck end; said neck end having a convex tongue like termination; a neck saddle; said neck saddle having a neck socket for receiving said neck end; said neck socket having a concave arch like termination; the curvature of said arch of said neck socket being more rounded than the curvature of said tongue of said neck end whereby binding between the sides of said neck end and said neck socket is obviated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A neck mounting structure for a string type musical instrument, comprising: an instrument neck; said instrument neck having a neck end; said neck end having a convex tongue like termination; a neck saddle; said neck saddle having a neck socket for receiving said neck end; said neck socket having a concave arch like termination; the curvature of said arch of said neck socket being more rounded than the curvature of said tongue of said neck end whereby binding between the sides of said neck end and said neck socket is obviated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 1 including a head affixed to the other end of the said instrument neck; means, comprising a plurality of strings tensionally attached to said head, inducing stress into said neck mounting.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 1 including means for affixing said neck saddle to said musical instrument.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said tongue curvature is a quasi-parabolic curve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said arch curvature is a quasi-parabolic curve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 1 including means for attaching said neck end to said neck socket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination of claim 6 wherein said attaching means comprises metal-to-metal pressure points.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein said pressure points comprise set screw/pressure pad combinations.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 8 wherein said set screws are threadedly engaged with inserts located in said neck saddle; and said pressure pads are affixed to the bottom of said neck ends.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
163 words
A neck mounting structure for a guitar, comprising; a guitar neck; said guitar neck having a neck end; said neck end having a convex tongue like termination; a neck saddle; said neck saddle having a neck socket for receiving said neck end; said neck socket having a concave arch like termination; the curvature of said tongue of said neck end being narrower than the curvature of said arch of said neck socket whereby binding between the sides of said neck end and said neck socket is obviated; a head affixed to the other end of said guitar neck; a plurality of strings tensionally attached to said head; said tensional attachment inducing stress into said neck mounting; means for affixing said neck saddle to said guitar; means for attaching said neck end to said neck saddle; said attaching means comprising metal-to-metal pressure points having set screws threadedly engaged with inserts located in said neck saddle and having pressure pads affixed to said neck end.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
163 words
A neck mounting structure for a guitar, comprising; a guitar neck; said guitar neck having a neck end; said neck end having a convex tongue like termination; a neck saddle; said neck saddle having a neck socket for receiving said neck end; said neck socket having a concave arch like termination; the curvature of said tongue of said neck end being narrower than the curvature of said arch of said neck socket whereby binding between the sides of said neck end and said neck socket is obviated; a head affixed to the other end of said guitar neck; a plurality of strings tensionally attached to said head; said tensional attachment inducing stress into said neck mounting; means for affixing said neck saddle to said guitar; means for attaching said neck end to said neck saddle; said attaching means comprising metal-to-metal pressure points having set screws threadedly engaged with inserts located in said neck saddle and having pressure pads affixed to said neck end.
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) | 1975-07-25 | 1976-01-24 | 1976-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-25 | 1980-01-24 | 1980-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-25 | 1984-01-24 | 1984-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |