US3688012A
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Guitar safety strap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-16
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Granted: 1972-08-29
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Expires: 1991-03-16
Abstract
Abstract A strap for supporting a guitar around a neck and shoulders of a musician, the strap including a metal reinforcing member at the button holes thereof so to prevent accidental disengagement of the guitar strap button from the strap button holes, the reinforcing member including a central opening that aligns with the button hole so to be also engaged by the guitar strap button.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard Vettel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 18:13
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10G; G10G5/00; G10G5/005; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/91
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
In a guitar safety strap the combination of a strap unit detachably attachable at its opposite ends to a guitar, so to support the same around a player''s neck, the strap unit being comprised of a central section enjoined at its opposite ends by a ring to end sections made of leather, each of which has a slotted button-hole for receiving a strap button secured at opposite ends of said guitar, and means to prevent accidental disengagement of said button from said button hole, wherein said means comprises a metal clip having a central slotted opening for being aligned with said button hole of said leather end section, one end only of said opening being large enough so to receive a head of said button therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
In a guitar safety strap the combination of a strap unit detachably attachable at its opposite ends to a guitar, so to support the same around a player''s neck, the strap unit being comprised of a central section enjoined at its opposite ends by a ring to end sections made of leather, each of which has a slotted button-hole for receiving a strap button secured at opposite ends of said guitar, and means to prevent accidental disengagement of said button from said button hole, wherein said means comprises a metal clip having a central slotted opening for being aligned with said button hole of said leather end section, one end only of said opening being large enough so to receive a head of said button therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein one end of said clip is fitted under a rolled over end of said leather end section after being fitted through said ring, said clip end together with said rolled over leather end then being riveted in position by rivets.
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) | 1975-08-29 | 1976-02-28 | 1976-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-29 | 1980-02-28 | 1980-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-29 | 1984-02-28 | 1984-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |