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US3901119A
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Neck truss structure for stringed musical instruments
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-12-10
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Granted: 1975-08-26
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Expires: 1994-12-10
Abstract
Abstract A stringed musical instrument in which the neck is prevented from warping by a neck truss structure comprising a plurality of specially shaped links serially positioned on a truss rod extending in a slot through the length of the neck.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger H Siminoff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:58
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D1/00; G10D1/04; G10D1/05; G10D3/00; G10D3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A stringed musical instrument comprising a neck having a finger board thereon and strings adjacent said finger board and neck truss means within said neck, said neck truss means including a plurality of link elements serially positioned along the length of said neck and within said neck, a truss rod extending through said serially positioned links away from said finger board, and adjusting means on said rod for determining the curvature of said serially positioned links in said neck.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A stringed musical instrument comprising a neck having a finger board thereon and strings adjacent said finger board and neck truss means within said neck, said neck truss means including a plurality of link elements serially positioned along the length of said neck and within said neck, a truss rod extending through said serially positioned links away from said finger board, and adjusting means on said rod for determining the curvature of said serially positioned links in said neck.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A stringed musical instrument in accordance with claim 1 wherein said link elements have a pivot element at one side adjacent said finger board and a mating fulcrum recess at the other side adjacent said finger board.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A stringed musical instrument in accordance with claim 2 wherein said pivot element comprises a knife edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A stringed musical instrument in accordance with claim 2 wherein said adjusting means causes the curvature of said links to be away from said finger board.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A stringed musical instrument in accordance with claim 2 wherein said links are positioned in a slot within said neck, said slot having an inverted T-shape, and each of said links having side projections at their base away from said finger board.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
115 words
A stringed musical instrument including a neck having a finger board thereon and strings adjacent said finger board, said neck having an inverted T-shaped slot extending along its length, and neck truss means positioned in said slot to prevent warping of said neck, said neck truss means comprising a vertebrae of adjacent links, each of said links having side projections thereon fitting into the bottom of said T-shaped slot and an aperture between said projections, a truss rod extending the length of said slot and through said apertures of adjacent links, and adjustment means including an adjusting nut at one end of said rod for causing said vertebrae to bend away from said finger board.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
115 words
A stringed musical instrument including a neck having a finger board thereon and strings adjacent said finger board, said neck having an inverted T-shaped slot extending along its length, and neck truss means positioned in said slot to prevent warping of said neck, said neck truss means comprising a vertebrae of adjacent links, each of said links having side projections thereon fitting into the bottom of said T-shaped slot and an aperture between said projections, a truss rod extending the length of said slot and through said apertures of adjacent links, and adjustment means including an adjusting nut at one end of said rod for causing said vertebrae to bend away from said finger board.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A stringed musical instrument in accordance with claim 6 wherein said link elements have a pivot element at one side thereof adjacent said finger board and a mating fulcrum recess at the other side adjacent said finger board.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
A stringed musical instrument in accordance with claim 7 wherein said adjusting means further includes an inclined surface on the first of said links and against which surface said adjusting nut bears, said aperture in said first link being inclined from said side projections to said surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A stringed musical instrument in accordance with claim 7 wherein said pivot element is a knife edge.
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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) | 1978-08-25 | 1979-02-24 | 1979-08-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-25 | 1983-02-24 | 1983-08-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-25 | 1987-02-24 | 1987-08-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |