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US4790232A
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Holder for a guitar slide and pick
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-01-11
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Granted: 1988-12-13
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Expires: 2008-01-11
Abstract
Abstract The device for retaining a slide and a pick to a stringed instrument includes a generally rectangular base having a top surface, and an arm unit extending over the base top surface. The arm unit includes an obliquely oriented slot arranged to accept and retain the pick therein. A gripping member extending from the arm unit forms a slide accepting area between the gripping member and the base top surface. A perimeter wall of the slide is inserted into the slide accepting area allowing the gripping member to apply a compressive force to the slide, retaining the slide to the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey M. Rosen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:51
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D3/00; G10D3/16; G10D3/173
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
Means for retaining a slide and a pick to a stringed instrument, comprising: a generally rectangular base, said base including a generally planar top surface and a generally planar bottom surface; an arm unit comprising a vertical member extending from said base top surface, and a horizontal member integrally joined to said vertical member extending over said base top surface; said vertical member including a slot extending through a portion of said first member, said slot disposed to accept and retain said pick therein; and, a gripping member integrally joined to said horizontal member, said gripping member forming a slide accepting area between said gripping member and said base top surface whereby, a perimeter wall of said slide is inserted into said slide accepting area and said gripping member applies a compressive force to said slide, retaining said slide to said base top surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
Means for retaining a slide and a pick to a stringed instrument, comprising: a generally rectangular base, said base including a generally planar top surface and a generally planar bottom surface; an arm unit comprising a vertical member extending from said base top surface, and a horizontal member integrally joined to said vertical member extending over said base top surface; said vertical member including a slot extending through a portion of said first member, said slot disposed to accept and retain said pick therein; and, a gripping member integrally joined to said horizontal member, said gripping member forming a slide accepting area between said gripping member and said base top surface whereby, a perimeter wall of said slide is inserted into said slide accepting area and said gripping member applies a compressive force to said slide, retaining said slide to said base top surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
119 words
Means for retaining a slide and a pick to a stringed instrument, comprising: a generally rectangular base, said base including a top surface; an arm unit comprising a vertical member extending from said base top surface, and a horizontal member integrally joined to said vertical member, said vertical member including a slot disposed to accept and retain said pick therein; and, a gripping member, said gripping member extending from said horizontal member forming a slide accepting area between said gripping member and said base top surface whereby, a perimeter wall of said slide is inserted into said slide accepting area and said gripping member applies a compressive force to said slide, retaining said slide to said base top surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
119 words
Means for retaining a slide and a pick to a stringed instrument, comprising: a generally rectangular base, said base including a top surface; an arm unit comprising a vertical member extending from said base top surface, and a horizontal member integrally joined to said vertical member, said vertical member including a slot disposed to accept and retain said pick therein; and, a gripping member, said gripping member extending from said horizontal member forming a slide accepting area between said gripping member and said base top surface whereby, a perimeter wall of said slide is inserted into said slide accepting area and said gripping member applies a compressive force to said slide, retaining said slide to said base top surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
181 words
Means for retaining a slide and a pick for a stringed instrument, comprising: a generally rectangular base constructed from a rigid material, said base including a generally planar top surface and a generally planar bottom surface, said bottom surface including means for mounting said base to said stringed instrument; an arm unit constructed from a resilient material, said arm unit comprising a vertical member extending from said base top surface, and a horizontal member integrally joined to said vertical member extending over said base top surface; said vertical member including a pick retention slot extending obliquely through a portion of said vertical member, said pick retention slot disposed to accept and retain said pick therein; and, a gripping member constructed from a resilient material and integrally joined to said horizontal member, said gripping member forming a slide accepting area between said gripping member and said base top surface whereby, a perimeter wall of said slide is inserted into said slide accepting area and said gripping member applies a compressive force to said slide, retaining said slide to said base top surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
181 words
Means for retaining a slide and a pick for a stringed instrument, comprising: a generally rectangular base constructed from a rigid material, said base including a generally planar top surface and a generally planar bottom surface, said bottom surface including means for mounting said base to said stringed instrument; an arm unit constructed from a resilient material, said arm unit comprising a vertical member extending from said base top surface, and a horizontal member integrally joined to said vertical member extending over said base top surface; said vertical member including a pick retention slot extending obliquely through a portion of said vertical member, said pick retention slot disposed to accept and retain said pick therein; and, a gripping member constructed from a resilient material and integrally joined to said horizontal member, said gripping member forming a slide accepting area between said gripping member and said base top surface whereby, a perimeter wall of said slide is inserted into said slide accepting area and said gripping member applies a compressive force to said slide, retaining said slide to said base top surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
A Means for retaining a slide and a pick as claimed in claim 3, wherein: said means for mounting said base to said stringed instrument includes an adhesive layer having a first adhesive side applied to said base bottom surface and a second adhesive side applied to said stringed instrument thereby, retaining said base to said stringed instrument.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-12-13 | 1996-06-13 | 1996-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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