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US3722346A
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Capo
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-10
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1992-02-10
Abstract
Abstract An improved capotasto, hereinafter referred to as a CAPO, for use in tuning string instruments of the type having a fingerboard including a plurality of transversely oriented frets and a plurality of substantially parallel strings traversing the frets. The device conforms to an elongated bar repositionable along a fingerboard of a string instrument for uniformly varying the pitch of all of the strings, and a pitch pipe integrally coupled therewith for establishing a keynote in tuning the instrument. A particular feature of the invention resides in an improved CAPO having integrated therewith a pitch pipe employable in changing the key of the instrument.
Inventors
- 👤 P Valentino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:56
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D3/00; G10D3/053
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
45 words
An improved CAPO comprising a substantially rigid body having a length sufficient to extend into simultaneous engagement with a plurality of substantially parallel strings of a string instrument, means for releasably affixing the body to said instrument, and a pitch pipe integral with said body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
45 words
An improved CAPO comprising a substantially rigid body having a length sufficient to extend into simultaneous engagement with a plurality of substantially parallel strings of a string instrument, means for releasably affixing the body to said instrument, and a pitch pipe integral with said body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The CAPO of claim 1 wherein the means for releasably affixing the body to said instrument includes a resilient strap affixed at one end thereof to one end of said body, means defining in said strap a plurality of eyes, and a protrusion extended from the other end of said body for receiving one of said eyes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The CAPO of claim 2 wherein said pitch pipe includes a reed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The CAPO of claim 3 wherein said body is of a cylindrical configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The CAPO of claim 4 wherein said body includes a planar surface extended the length thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The CAPO of claim 5 wherein said body includes means oppositely extended from and coaxially related to said protrusion for integrating said pitch pipe with said body.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-03-26 | 1976-09-25 | 1977-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-26 | 1980-09-25 | 1981-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-26 | 1984-09-25 | 1985-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |