US4516462A
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Tremolo and electronic control device for stringed instruments
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-03-28
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Granted: 1985-05-14
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Expires: 2003-03-28
Abstract
Abstract A device for controlling tremolo effects and electronic sound effects in an electric stringed instrument, which comprises; manipulable means communicating with, and capable of providing control of, means for producing tremolo effects. A portion of the manipulable means being itself individually manipulable and communicating with and capable of providing control of, means for producing electronic sound effects. The manipulable means and portion thereof being capable of individual, simultaneous manipulation to control tremolo and electronic sound effects.
Inventors
- 👤 Arne Schulze
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:29
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D1/00; G10D1/04; G10D1/05; G10D1/08; G10D1/085; G10D3/00; G10D3/14; G10D3/147; G10D3/153
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A guitar system including a single arm for controlling both tremolo effects and output volume comprising: an electric guitar; means for controlling tremolo effects by stretching and relaxing the strings of the guitar, said means including a movable tailpiece for holding the strings, and a tremolo arm mechanically coupled to said tailpiece, said arm extending to the area of playing the guitar; and manually operable electronic control means mounted on said tremolo arm for controlling and varying the output volume from said guitar; whereby the guitar player may control both the output electronic sound effects of the guitar and the tremolo effects, with the same hand normally employed for plucking the guitar.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A guitar system including a single arm for controlling both tremolo effects and output volume comprising: an electric guitar; means for controlling tremolo effects by stretching and relaxing the strings of the guitar, said means including a movable tailpiece for holding the strings, and a tremolo arm mechanically coupled to said tailpiece, said arm extending to the area of playing the guitar; and manually operable electronic control means mounted on said tremolo arm for controlling and varying the output volume from said guitar; whereby the guitar player may control both the output electronic sound effects of the guitar and the tremolo effects, with the same hand normally employed for plucking the guitar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A guitar system as defined in claim 1 wherein said electronic control means is a potentiometer mounted on the free end of said arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A guitar system as defined in claim 1 wherein handle means for operating said electronic control means is mounted near the free end of said arm for rotation relative to said arm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A guitar system as defined in claim 1 wherein handle means for operating said electronic control means is mounted near the free end of said arm handle for movement relative to said arm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
116 words
A guitar system including a single arm for controlling both tremolo effects and output electronic sound effects comprising: an electric guitar; means for controlling tremolo effects by stretching and relaxing the strings of the guitar, said means including a movable tailpiece for holding the strings and a tremolo arm mechanically coupled to said tailpiece, said arm extending to the area of playing the guitar; and manually operable electronic control means mounted on said tremelo arm for controlling and varying the output electronic sound effects from said guitar; whereby the guitar player may control both the output electronic sound effects of the guitar and the tremelo effects, with the same hand normally employed for plucking the guitar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
116 words
A guitar system including a single arm for controlling both tremolo effects and output electronic sound effects comprising: an electric guitar; means for controlling tremolo effects by stretching and relaxing the strings of the guitar, said means including a movable tailpiece for holding the strings and a tremolo arm mechanically coupled to said tailpiece, said arm extending to the area of playing the guitar; and manually operable electronic control means mounted on said tremelo arm for controlling and varying the output electronic sound effects from said guitar; whereby the guitar player may control both the output electronic sound effects of the guitar and the tremelo effects, with the same hand normally employed for plucking the guitar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A guitar system as defined in claim 5, wherein said electronic control means is a potentiometer mounted on the free end of said arm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
A guitar system as defined in claim 5 wherein handle means for operating said electronic control means is mounted near the free end of said arm for rotation relative to said arm.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
A guitar system as defined in claim 5 wherein handle means for operating said electronic control means is mounted near the free end of said arm for movement relative to said arm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
112 words
A guitar system including a single arm for controlling both tremolo effects and output electronic sound effects comprising: an electric guitar; means for controlling tremolo effects by stretching and relaxing the strings of the guitar, said means including a movable tailpiece for holding the strings and a tremolo arm mechanically coupled to said tailpiece, said arm extending to the area of playing the guitar; and manually operable electronic control means for controlling and varying the output electronic sound effects from said tremolo arm; whereby the guitar player may control both the output electronic sound effects of the guitar and the tremolo effects with the same hand normally employed for plucking the guitar.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
112 words
A guitar system including a single arm for controlling both tremolo effects and output electronic sound effects comprising: an electric guitar; means for controlling tremolo effects by stretching and relaxing the strings of the guitar, said means including a movable tailpiece for holding the strings and a tremolo arm mechanically coupled to said tailpiece, said arm extending to the area of playing the guitar; and manually operable electronic control means for controlling and varying the output electronic sound effects from said tremolo arm; whereby the guitar player may control both the output electronic sound effects of the guitar and the tremolo effects with the same hand normally employed for plucking the guitar.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
A guitar system as defined in claim 9 wherein said electronic control means is a potentiometer mounted on the outer end of said arm.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
A guitar system as defined in claim 9 wherein handle means for operating said electronic control means is mounted near the free end of said arm for rotation relative to said arm.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
A guitar system as defined in claim 9 wherein handle means for operating said electronic control means is mounted near the free end of said arm for movement relative to said arm.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-05-13 | 1988-11-12 | 1989-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-05-13 | 1992-11-12 | 1993-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-05-13 | 1996-11-12 | 1997-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |