US3780202A
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Mounting bracket for pickup in a stringed musical instrument
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-19
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1992-06-19
Abstract
Abstract A mounting bracket for mounting a pickup head for an amplifier within a banjo or other stringed instrument, the bracket being arranged to be adjustably positionable along a pair of spaced rods which extend in parallel relation across the frame of the instrument beneath the head thereof, with a support engaging the rods and being adjustably positionable therealong. A plate is carried by the support and is pivotally supported from the support. A pickup is secured to the plate and is positionable in the vicinity of the head in widely adjustable relationship with the head.
Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:22
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10H; G10H3/00; G10H3/12; G10H3/14; G10H3/18; G10H3/183; G10H2230/00; G10H2230/045; G10H2230/075; G10H2230/151
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
In a banjo including a frame and a head supported by the frame, the improvement which comprises a pair of spaced rods extending in parallel relation across said frame beneath said head, support means enGaging said rods for lateral movement therealong, a plate carried by said support means, means connecting said plate to said support means in pivotally adjustable relationship, and a pickup means secured to said plate for sensing vibratory movement of said head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
In a banjo including a frame and a head supported by the frame, the improvement which comprises a pair of spaced rods extending in parallel relation across said frame beneath said head, support means enGaging said rods for lateral movement therealong, a plate carried by said support means, means connecting said plate to said support means in pivotally adjustable relationship, and a pickup means secured to said plate for sensing vibratory movement of said head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The banjo of claim 1 including means for adjustably vertically positioning said plate with respect to said support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
The banjo of claim 1 in which said support means includes a pair of clamps, means for tightening said clamping means against said rods, said support means further including a horizontally extending portion, a post extending through said horizontally extending portion, means for securing said plate to said post, and means for securing said post to said horizontally extending portion in vertically adjustable position therein.
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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) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |