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Strings for musical instruments
Assignee: James How Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1975-08-28
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Granted: 1977-07-26
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Expires: 1995-08-28
Abstract
Abstract A metal string for a fingerboard type stringed musical instrument has a core wire, or wires, and a first part of the length of the string is loaded in known manner whilst a second part of the length of the string remains non-loaded, the respective lengths of the loaded and non-loaded portions being such that, when the string is fitted to a musical instrument having two string supports such as the conventional "nut" and "bridge," the string may be arranged with the loaded portion supported by the nut and with the non-loaded portion supported by the bridge, but with the vibrating portion between the nut and bridge (the "speaking length" of the string) constituted substantially wholly by loaded string.
Inventors
- 👤 James Charles How
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:21
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D3/00; G10D3/12; G10D3/10; G10D1/00; G10D1/04; G10D1/05; G10D1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A fingerboard type stringed musical instrument having a nut and a bridge, a first anchoring means beyond the nut, a second anchoring means beyond the bridge, and a metal string of which a first portion is loaded and of which a second contiguous portion is non-loaded, the string being disposed with the loaded portion extending from the first anchoring means over the nut and substantially as far as the bridge, and the non-loaded portion extending over the bridge to the second anchoring means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A fingerboard type stringed musical instrument having a nut and a bridge, a first anchoring means beyond the nut, a second anchoring means beyond the bridge, and a metal string of which a first portion is loaded and of which a second contiguous portion is non-loaded, the string being disposed with the loaded portion extending from the first anchoring means over the nut and substantially as far as the bridge, and the non-loaded portion extending over the bridge to the second anchoring means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A fingerboard type stringed musical instrument, as claimed in claim 1, wherein the length of non-loaded part of the speaking length of the string is not greater than 1% of the length of the loaded part of the speaking length of the string.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A fingerboard type stringed musical instrument, as claimed in claim 1, wherein the length of the non-loaded part of the speaking length of the string is between 0.2% and 0.4% inclusive of the length of the loaded part.
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) | 1980-07-25 | 1981-01-24 | 1981-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-25 | 1985-01-24 | 1985-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-25 | 1989-01-24 | 1989-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |