US4006657A
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Stringed musical instruments
Assignee: NORTHERN UKULELE MUSIC Inc
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Filing: 1976-01-02
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Granted: 1977-02-08
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Expires: 1996-01-02
Abstract
Abstract A stringed musical instrument particularly a ukelele employing simple rotatable friction pegs in the machine head, is provided with a tension-receiving member for the strings disposed between the instrument nut and the machine head. Each string is looped in a circle about the member and it is found there is a marked reduction in the tendency for the instrument to detune under the string tension. The member may be constituted by a screw or a rod mounted by the instrument neck and about which the respective string is looped. With a wooden-necked instrument each member may be constituted by a wood screw screwed directly into the neck.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry Dunnette
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 19:47
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D3/00; G10D3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A stringed musical instrument comprising an instrument body, at least one string having its ends secured to the body, a nut on the body over which each string passes, a machine head on the body to which one end of each string is secured and for tensioning the string, and a tension receiving member disposed between the nut and the machine head and around which the string passes in a circular loop to reduce the tension thereof applied to the machine head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A stringed musical instrument comprising an instrument body, at least one string having its ends secured to the body, a nut on the body over which each string passes, a machine head on the body to which one end of each string is secured and for tensioning the string, and a tension receiving member disposed between the nut and the machine head and around which the string passes in a circular loop to reduce the tension thereof applied to the machine head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
An instrument as claimed in claim 1 and comprising a plurality of strings wherein each of the said strings is provided with a tension-receiving member around which the respective string forms a circular loop.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
An instrument as claimed in claim 2, wherein the instrument body includes a neck on which the nut, the machine head and the tension-receiving members are mounted, and wherein each tension-receiving member is constituted by a post extending from the instrument neck and around which the respective string is looped.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
An instrument as claimed in claim 2, wherein the instrument body includes a neck on which the nut, the machine head and the tension-receiving members are mounted, wherein the machine head consists of a friction peg for each string, and wherein each tension-receiving member is constituted by a threaded screw extending from the instrument neck and around which the respective string is looped.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
75 words
An instrument as claimed in claim 2 wherein the instrument body includes a neck on which the nut, the machine head and the tension-receiving member are mounted, wherein the instrument neck is of wood, wherein the machine head consists bridge" a friction peg for each string, and nut" each tension-receiving member is constituted by a threaded wood screw screwed into the wooden instrument neck to extend therefrom and around which the respective string is looped.
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) | 1980-02-08 | 1980-08-09 | 1981-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-08 | 1984-08-09 | 1985-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-08 | 1988-08-09 | 1989-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |