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US3752029A
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Pick holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-19
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1991-03-19
Abstract
Abstract This invention and discovery is directed to musical instruments and more particularly to stringed instruments which are manipulated by the fingers or a pick, so that when switching from finger manipulation to the pick, the hand need not be taken from the instrument. This is accomplished by positioning the pick between two coils of a spring which is secured to the instrument by any suitable means.
Inventors
- 👤 C Watrous
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 16:33
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D3/00; G10D3/16; G10D3/173
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A pick holder for a stringed musical instrument comprising: a stringed musical instrument; a pick holder mounted on the body of said musical instrument adjacent the strings thereof, said pick holder comprising; a generally flat body portion of resilient material; a pair of substantially cylindrical, spaced extensions depending from the top of said body portion, said extensions being flanged adjacent to said body portion; a coiled spring for holding said pick, said spring having circular loops on each end, the plane of said loops lying generally axially of said spring, each of said loops being placed between said flanges and said body portion; and means provided on the underside of said body portion for securing said pick holder to said instrument body, whereby said body portion and said spring are mounted in generally parallel relationship to said instrument body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A pick holder for a stringed musical instrument comprising: a stringed musical instrument; a pick holder mounted on the body of said musical instrument adjacent the strings thereof, said pick holder comprising; a generally flat body portion of resilient material; a pair of substantially cylindrical, spaced extensions depending from the top of said body portion, said extensions being flanged adjacent to said body portion; a coiled spring for holding said pick, said spring having circular loops on each end, the plane of said loops lying generally axially of said spring, each of said loops being placed between said flanges and said body portion; and means provided on the underside of said body portion for securing said pick holder to said instrument body, whereby said body portion and said spring are mounted in generally parallel relationship to said instrument body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device as in claim 1, wherein an adhesive is applied to the underside of said generally flat resilient body portion as the means for securing said body portion to said musical instrument, said adhesive being covered until time of application to the instrument.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein said body portion is sufficiently flexible to conform to the contour of said instrument body when mounted thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein said securing means comprises at least one suction cup provided on the underside of said body portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein said body portion, said extensions, and said securing means are integral.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein said pick holder is mounted on said instrument body beneath said strings.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |