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String mounting apparatus
Assignee: Emmons Guitar Co Inc
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Filing: 1978-05-22
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Granted: 1979-11-27
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Expires: 1998-05-22
Abstract
Abstract The invention as described herein consists of a string mounting apparatus as may be used with stringed musical instruments to improve the quality of the sounds emanating therefrom and to provide high quality reproductions of sounds as the musical instrument is played.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald T. Lashley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:27
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D3/00; G10D3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A tone adjusting mechanism for a pedal-type musical instrument, comprising: a string securing bridge member pivotally mounted on an axle, said bridge member adapted to receive a tensioned string thereon; a first tone changing member pivotally connected to said bridge member; a second tone change member pivotally connected to said first tone member; stop means spaced from said axle for providing a rest position for said first and second tone changing members and for providing a pivot fulcrum for said first tone changing member when said second tone changing member is actuated; and pivot/stop means generally located intermediate said axle and said stop means for providing a pivot fulcrum for said second tone changing member when said second tone changing member is actuated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A tone adjusting mechanism for a pedal-type musical instrument, comprising: a string securing bridge member pivotally mounted on an axle, said bridge member adapted to receive a tensioned string thereon; a first tone changing member pivotally connected to said bridge member; a second tone change member pivotally connected to said first tone member; stop means spaced from said axle for providing a rest position for said first and second tone changing members and for providing a pivot fulcrum for said first tone changing member when said second tone changing member is actuated; and pivot/stop means generally located intermediate said axle and said stop means for providing a pivot fulcrum for said second tone changing member when said second tone changing member is actuated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A tone adjusting means as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first tone changing member is a tone raising member and said second tone changing member is a tone lowering member.
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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) | 1982-11-26 | 1983-05-28 | 1983-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-11-26 | 1987-05-28 | 1987-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-11-26 | 1991-05-28 | 1991-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |