US3822628A
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Violin
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-16
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Granted: 1974-07-09
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Expires: 1993-04-16
Abstract
Abstract A violin is constructed with its sounding box formed with a concave bottom surface to fit against the shoulder of the violinist and with a hook on its top surface that can be attached to a band around the violinist''s body. In addition, the violin is formed in a pear shape with a longer neck section than in the classical violin. Thereby, the violinist can play the instrument without supporting it under the chin, and achieve full range of fingering without interference from the front edge of the sounding box.
Inventors
- 👤 W Quemore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:08
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D3/00; G10D3/02; G10D3/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
In a violin having a hollow resounding body, and stringfingering board, the improvement comprising: said body having a bottom surface shaped for nesting against the front of the player''s body, said string-fingering board being substantially free of said body and accessible to fingering for the highest notes with the same general hand and arm position as for the lower notes, and hook means fixed on the top surface of said violin body near the rear end thereof for connecting said body to a band attached around the player over the left shoulder and across the chest so that said body is firmly pressed down against the front of the player''s body in a fiddler''s position, whereby the violin may be played with a full range of fingering without being clamped under the player''s chin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
In a violin having a hollow resounding body, and stringfingering board, the improvement comprising: said body having a bottom surface shaped for nesting against the front of the player''s body, said string-fingering board being substantially free of said body and accessible to fingering for the highest notes with the same general hand and arm position as for the lower notes, and hook means fixed on the top surface of said violin body near the rear end thereof for connecting said body to a band attached around the player over the left shoulder and across the chest so that said body is firmly pressed down against the front of the player''s body in a fiddler''s position, whereby the violin may be played with a full range of fingering without being clamped under the player''s chin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The violin of claim 1, wherein said body has a convex top surface to enable bowing without cutouts in the sides of said body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The violin of claim 2 wherein said body has a concave bottom surface for nesting against the player''s shoulder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The violin of claim 3, wherein said convex and concave surfaces are generally parallel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The Violin of claim 1, wherein said body is substantially narrower at the neck and than at the tail end to enable fingering for the highest notes with the same general position of the hand and arm as for the lower notes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The violin of claim 5, wherein said body is formed with a small circular segment at the throat end, a large circular segment at the tail end and of radius greater than that at the throat end, and substantially straight connecting sides.
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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) | 1977-07-08 | 1978-01-07 | 1978-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-08 | 1982-01-07 | 1982-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-08 | 1986-01-07 | 1986-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |