US4467693A
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Holder for guitar plectra
Assignee: Wright Co Inc
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Filing: 1982-09-30
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Granted: 1984-08-28
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Expires: 2002-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A microphone stand mountable holder includes an upwardly oriented spring clip section for removably receiving and retaining each of a plurality of plectra for use by a performer at the microphone. Slots for detachably securing packs of plectra extending laterally provide for a readily accessible supply of plectra.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack W. Nasfell, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:05
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D3/00; G10D3/16; G10D3/173
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
A microphone stand mountable holder for plectra, said holder comprising in combination: (a) means for securing said holder to a microphone stand; (b) means extending from said securing means for supporting the plectra, said supporting means including means for storing packs of plectra; (c) means for removably retaining said plectra; and (d) means for mating said retaining means with said supporting means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
A microphone stand mountable holder for plectra, said holder comprising in combination: (a) means for securing said holder to a microphone stand; (b) means extending from said securing means for supporting the plectra, said supporting means including means for storing packs of plectra; (c) means for removably retaining said plectra; and (d) means for mating said retaining means with said supporting means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The holder as set forth in claim 1 wherein said storing means comprises a slot for receiving the packs of plectra.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The holder as set forth in claim 2 wherein a pair of slots are disposed in opposed sides of said supporting means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The holder as set forth in claim 3 wherein said retaining means includes means for compressively gripping each of the retained plectra.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The holder as set forth in claim 4 wherein said gripping means comprises a spring clip section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The holder as set forth in claim 5 wherein said spring clip section is disposed intermediate said pair of slots.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The holder as set forth in claim 6 wherein said slots having openings oriented laterally in opposed directions and wherein said mating means comprises a channel, said channel having an opening oriented orthogonal to the openings of said pair of slots.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
109 words
A method for storing and retrieving readily accessible plectra in a holder having a spring clip section and slots and being mountable upon a microphone stand, said method comprising the steps of: (a) attaching the holder to the microphone stand including the step of threadedly engaging the holder to the microphone stand; (b) depositing packs of plectra within the slots; (c) slidably inserting individual ones of the plectra into the holder; (d) compressively gripping the received plectra, said step of gripping comprising the step of displacing at least one of opposed upper parts of the spring clip section; and (e) withdrawing selected ones of the plectra from the holder.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
109 words
A method for storing and retrieving readily accessible plectra in a holder having a spring clip section and slots and being mountable upon a microphone stand, said method comprising the steps of: (a) attaching the holder to the microphone stand including the step of threadedly engaging the holder to the microphone stand; (b) depositing packs of plectra within the slots; (c) slidably inserting individual ones of the plectra into the holder; (d) compressively gripping the received plectra, said step of gripping comprising the step of displacing at least one of opposed upper parts of the spring clip section; and (e) withdrawing selected ones of the plectra from the holder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method as set forth in claim 8 including the step of mating the spring clip section with the holder to orient the gripped plectra orthogonal to the deposited packs of plectra.
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) | 1987-08-28 | 1988-02-27 | 1988-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-28 | 1992-02-27 | 1992-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-08-28 | 1996-02-27 | 1996-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |