US4829871A
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Wire fastening arrangement
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-05-19
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Granted: 1989-05-16
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Expires: 2008-05-19
Abstract
Abstract A guitar spring comprising an elongate first strand of wire (1) looped around an eyelet (2) to form a main length of wire and a shorter end piece (1 1 ) wherein there is provided a shorter second strand (3) of wire looped around the eyelet (2) to form two limbs, the main length, end piece and two limbs being twisted together to unite the strands and secure the eyelet embraced by the strands.
Inventors
- 👤 Hugh Manson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 19:48
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D3/00; G10D3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
Wire fastening arrangement in which a strand of wire is looped around a thimble or eyelet and the free end of the wire and the main part of the wire strand are twisted together to secure the thimble or eyelet within the loop, wherein there is incorporated in the twisted joint including the looped portion of said single strand of wire, at least one further strand of wire that is also looped around said thimble or eyelet, whereby an anchorage between the single strand of wire and the thimble or eyelet is effected by means of a twisted wire joint incorporating at least four strands.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
Wire fastening arrangement in which a strand of wire is looped around a thimble or eyelet and the free end of the wire and the main part of the wire strand are twisted together to secure the thimble or eyelet within the loop, wherein there is incorporated in the twisted joint including the looped portion of said single strand of wire, at least one further strand of wire that is also looped around said thimble or eyelet, whereby an anchorage between the single strand of wire and the thimble or eyelet is effected by means of a twisted wire joint incorporating at least four strands.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
A guitar string comprising an elongate first strand of wire looped around an eyelet to form a main length of wire and a shorter end piece, wherein there is provided a shorter second strand of wire looped around the eyelet to form two limbs, the main length, end piece and two limbs being twisted together to unite the strands and secure the eyelet embraced by the strands.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
A guitar string comprising an elongate first strand of wire looped around an eyelet to form a main length of wire and a shorter end piece, wherein there is provided a shorter second strand of wire looped around the eyelet to form two limbs, the main length, end piece and two limbs being twisted together to unite the strands and secure the eyelet embraced by the strands.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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US4581976A
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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) | 1992-05-15 | 1992-11-14 | 1993-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-15 | 1996-11-14 | 1997-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-15 | 2000-11-14 | 2001-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |