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US4192213A
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Stringed musical instruments
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-09-18
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Granted: 1980-03-11
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Expires: 1998-09-18
Abstract
Abstract A stringed musical instrument such as an electric guitar or an electric bass guitar is balanced to render the instant comfortable to play, supported by a support plate at its center of gravity. The tuning machines are on the body for the purpose of balance. The neck should be of proper weight and rigidity to sustain greater tone and brilliance.
Inventors
- 👤 Ned Steinberger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:22
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D1/00; G10D1/04; G10D1/05; G10D1/08; G10D1/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A stringed musical instrument comprising a body, a neck portion extending from said body, said neck including a nut and a fingerboard, tuning machines, said tuning machines extending from said body portion opposite said neck portion, support means for supporting said instrument, said support means pivotally engaging said instrument, said support means pivoting at the center of gravity of said instrument, and said neck of said instrument weighing approximately no less than 2.5 pounds, said neck having an average cross section without a fingerboard of approximately 1.25 inches, and said neck deflecting no more than 0.09 inches when said instrument is supported to its center of gravity and with a five-pound weight depending from said nut of said neck.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A stringed musical instrument comprising a body, a neck portion extending from said body, said neck including a nut and a fingerboard, tuning machines, said tuning machines extending from said body portion opposite said neck portion, support means for supporting said instrument, said support means pivotally engaging said instrument, said support means pivoting at the center of gravity of said instrument, and said neck of said instrument weighing approximately no less than 2.5 pounds, said neck having an average cross section without a fingerboard of approximately 1.25 inches, and said neck deflecting no more than 0.09 inches when said instrument is supported to its center of gravity and with a five-pound weight depending from said nut of said neck.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the musical instrument is an electric bass guitar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 1 or 2 wherein said neck weighs no more than 3.5 pounds.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said neck is approximately no less than 23 inches and no more than 26 inches long.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein said neck is no less than 29 cubic inches and no more than 32 cubic inches.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention of claims 1, 2 or 4 wherein said center of gravity is near the 24th fret of said instrument.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said support means is a plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 7 wherein said support plate has a boomerang-like configuration.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 8 wherein said support plate includes a leg rest.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 9 wherein sad leg rest is a snap-on leg rest.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
11 words
The invention of claim 9 wherein said leg rest is concave.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 8 wherein said support plate includes means to join it with support straps.
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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) | 1983-03-11 | 1983-09-10 | 1984-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-11 | 1987-09-10 | 1988-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-11 | 1991-09-10 | 1992-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |