US5535658A
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Musical instrument string
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-05-10
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Granted: 1996-07-16
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Expires: 2015-05-10
Abstract
Abstract An improved musical instrument string comprising a core wire. A plurality of inner wrap wires are helically wound concentrically about a central portion of the core wire. The central portion of the core wire is of an elongated length. An outer wrap wire is helically wound concentrically about the complete length of the inner wrap wires and most of the side portions of the core wire. Opposite ends of the core wire extend outwardly from the outer wrap wire. The outer wrap wire will retain the inner wrap wires in place on the central portion of the core wire, so that the inner wrap wires cannot loosen and will last longer.
Inventors
- 👤 Antonio Kalosdian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:04
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D3/00; G10D3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
An improved musical instrument string in combination with a string instrument comprising: a) a string instrument comprising a body, a neck extending from said body, a head on a remote end of said neck in spaced relationship to said body, a tailpiece having a slotted end on said body, a bridge on said body, a nut bar between the remote end of said neck and said head, a plurality of tuning machines carried in said head, a core wire extending from each of said tuning machines to said tail piece, and means for anchoring said core wire on said tailpiece; b) a plurality of inner wrap wires, helically wound concentrically about said core wire between and spaced from said nut bar and said bridge; and c) an outer wrap wire helically wound concentrically about the complete length of said inner wrap wires and most of the end portions of each said core wire the outer wrap beginning at the first end of said core wire adjacent said mounting means to and engaging each said tuning machine at the second end of said core wire for preventing said inner wrap wires from loosening and providing in the notes produced by said string instrument a more distinct and better response with more sustain and less muddy bottoms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
An improved musical instrument string in combination with a string instrument comprising: a) a string instrument comprising a body, a neck extending from said body, a head on a remote end of said neck in spaced relationship to said body, a tailpiece having a slotted end on said body, a bridge on said body, a nut bar between the remote end of said neck and said head, a plurality of tuning machines carried in said head, a core wire extending from each of said tuning machines to said tail piece, and means for anchoring said core wire on said tailpiece; b) a plurality of inner wrap wires, helically wound concentrically about said core wire between and spaced from said nut bar and said bridge; and c) an outer wrap wire helically wound concentrically about the complete length of said inner wrap wires and most of the end portions of each said core wire the outer wrap beginning at the first end of said core wire adjacent said mounting means to and engaging each said tuning machine at the second end of said core wire for preventing said inner wrap wires from loosening and providing in the notes produced by said string instrument a more distinct and better response with more sustain and less muddy bottoms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
An improved musical instrument string as recited in claim 1, wherein said core wire is fabricated out of a metal material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
An improved musical instrument string as recited in claim 1, wherein each of said inner wrap wires is fabricated out of a metal material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
An improved musical instrument string as recited in claim 1, wherein said outer wrap wire is fabricated out of a metal material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
76 words
An improved musical instrument string as recited in claim 1, wherein said inner wrap wires include: a) a first wrap wire helically wound about said core wire; b) a second wrap wire helically wound about said first wrap wire and slightly set back from opposite ends of said first wrap wire; and c) a third wrap wire helically wound about said second wrap wire and slightly set back from opposite ends of said second wrap wire.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
97 words
An improved musical instrument string as recited in claim 5, wherein each said tuning machine includes: a) a tuning machine post in said head to engage with the second end of said core wire in combination with the portion of said outer wrap wire; and b) a tuning key extending from one side of said head and in rotative contact with said tuning machine post, so that when said tuning key is manually operated, it will turn said tuning machine post to pull taut said core wire in combination with the portion of said outer wrap wire.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
53 words
An improved musical instrument string as recited in claim 6, wherein said anchoring means includes: a) a ball; and b) means for connecting said ball to the first end of said core wire, so that the ball can fit into and be held within the slotted end of said tailpiece on said body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
An improved musical instrument string as recited in claim 7, wherein said ball is a spool shaped member having an annular groove thereabout.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
48 words
An improved musical instrument string as recited in claim 8, wherein said connecting means includes the first end of said core wire bent and doubled back onto itself to form a closed loop, so that said loop can extend about said annular groove in said spool shaped member.
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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) | 1999-07-16 | 2000-01-15 | 2000-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-07-16 | 2004-01-15 | 2004-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-07-16 | 2008-01-15 | 2008-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |