US3309954A
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Partial cover for a guitar
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-01-12
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Granted: 1967-03-21
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Expires: 1986-01-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Phillips Lawrence
- 👤 Paymer Stanley
- 👤 Arthur J Paymer
- 👤 George D Yeatman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:32
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10G; G10G7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A PARTIAL COVER FOR A GUITAR WHEN IN USE, COMPRISING: (A) A BACK COVER MEMBER ADAPTED TO COVER THE UPPER REAR SIDE OF A GUITAR AND HAVING AN UPPER EDGE WHICH CONFORMS TO THE OUTLINE OF THE GUITAR; (B) A TOP COVER MEMBER INTEGRAL ALONG AN EDGE WITH SAID UPPER EDGE OF SAID BACK COVER MEMBER WHICH COVERS THE TOP EDGE OF THE GUITAR; (C) A STRAP MEMBER CONNECTED AT ONE END TO THE MIDPORTION OF THE TOP COVER FREE EDGE AND OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH TO EXTEND ACROSS THE FRONT SIDE AND AROUND THE GUITAR BODY TO ENGAGE THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID BACK COVER MEMBER; (D) THE COVER UNIT FORMING A UNITARY PARTIAL GUITAR COVER WHICH LEAVES THE FRONT STRINGED SIDE OPEN AND CAN READILY BE SLIPPED OVER THE TOP OF THE GUITAR AND FASTENED IN SNUG FITTING POSITION THEREON; AND (E) CUE CARD HOLDER MEANS INTEGRAL WITH SAID TOP MEMBER OF SAID COVER FOR SUPPORTING CUE CARDS IN POSITION ON SAID TOP MEMBER SO THAT THEY ARE EASILY READ BY THE GUITAR PLAYER WHEN THE GUITAR IS BEING PLAYED, BUT ARE HIDDEN FROM GENERAL VIEW OF THE AUDIENCE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A PARTIAL COVER FOR A GUITAR WHEN IN USE, COMPRISING: (A) A BACK COVER MEMBER ADAPTED TO COVER THE UPPER REAR SIDE OF A GUITAR AND HAVING AN UPPER EDGE WHICH CONFORMS TO THE OUTLINE OF THE GUITAR; (B) A TOP COVER MEMBER INTEGRAL ALONG AN EDGE WITH SAID UPPER EDGE OF SAID BACK COVER MEMBER WHICH COVERS THE TOP EDGE OF THE GUITAR; (C) A STRAP MEMBER CONNECTED AT ONE END TO THE MIDPORTION OF THE TOP COVER FREE EDGE AND OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH TO EXTEND ACROSS THE FRONT SIDE AND AROUND THE GUITAR BODY TO ENGAGE THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID BACK COVER MEMBER; (D) THE COVER UNIT FORMING A UNITARY PARTIAL GUITAR COVER WHICH LEAVES THE FRONT STRINGED SIDE OPEN AND CAN READILY BE SLIPPED OVER THE TOP OF THE GUITAR AND FASTENED IN SNUG FITTING POSITION THEREON; AND (E) CUE CARD HOLDER MEANS INTEGRAL WITH SAID TOP MEMBER OF SAID COVER FOR SUPPORTING CUE CARDS IN POSITION ON SAID TOP MEMBER SO THAT THEY ARE EASILY READ BY THE GUITAR PLAYER WHEN THE GUITAR IS BEING PLAYED, BUT ARE HIDDEN FROM GENERAL VIEW OF THE AUDIENCE.
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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) | 1970-03-20 | 1970-09-19 | 1971-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-20 | 1974-09-19 | 1975-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-20 | 1978-09-19 | 1979-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |