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US3853032A
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Violin in the form of a baseball bat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-11
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Granted: 1974-12-10
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Expires: 1994-03-11
Abstract
Abstract A violin, either constructed by modifying a regulation baseball bat or by using new wood resulting in a bat-shaped configuration, is light in weight easier to play making it ideal for beginners and adapts well to a violin pick up and outside acoustics.
Inventors
- 👤 H Freeman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:28
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D1/00; G10D1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A violin comprising: a body having the general shape of a baseball bat including an enlarged end, a smaller end, and a tapered section connecting said enlarged and smaller ends; a recessed section in said smaller end; string tensioning keys mounted in said recessed section; a hollow sound chamber in the interior of said enlarged end having a sound bar and a sound post connecting the top and the bottom of said chamber; a bridge mounted on said enlarged end over said sound post; a fingerboard attached to said smaller end, said fingerboard having a nut connected thereto adjacent said recessed section; a tailpiece attached to said enlarged end; and a plurality of strings tensioned between said tailpiece and said keys, said strings resting on said nut and said bridge and overlying said fingerboard.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A violin comprising: a body having the general shape of a baseball bat including an enlarged end, a smaller end, and a tapered section connecting said enlarged and smaller ends; a recessed section in said smaller end; string tensioning keys mounted in said recessed section; a hollow sound chamber in the interior of said enlarged end having a sound bar and a sound post connecting the top and the bottom of said chamber; a bridge mounted on said enlarged end over said sound post; a fingerboard attached to said smaller end, said fingerboard having a nut connected thereto adjacent said recessed section; a tailpiece attached to said enlarged end; and a plurality of strings tensioned between said tailpiece and said keys, said strings resting on said nut and said bridge and overlying said fingerboard.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A violin as in claim 1 wherein an acoustical pickup is located under said strings adjacent said bridge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A violin as in claim 1 further comprising a chin rest and bottom support attached to one side of said enlarged end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A violin as in claim 3 further comprising a scroll attached to said smaller end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A violin as in claim 1 wherein said body is made from a real baseball bat.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A violin as in claim 1 wherein said body is made of plastic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A violin as in claim 1 wherein said body is a simulated baseball bat.
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) | 1977-12-09 | 1978-06-10 | 1978-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-09 | 1982-06-10 | 1982-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-09 | 1986-06-10 | 1986-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |