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US3869952A
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Pickup mount for stringed musical instruments
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-20
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Granted: 1975-03-11
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Expires: 1994-03-20
Abstract
Abstract A multiple legged support for electrical pickup units and the like for stringed musical instruments exemplified by a tripod assembly adapted to being mounted on the marginal region of an opening to the sound chamber of the instrument and adapted to support of a pickup unit in an aligned position for pickup of the musical output of the instrument. The tripod is adjustably positionable on the perimeter of the opening to the sound chamber of the instrument by provision of one or more legs adjustable in length permitting selective positioning of the pickup unit in an optimum position in the region of the chamber opening with little or no pressure on the sound chamber material which pressure might otherwise produce a dampening effect on the audio output of the instrument.
Inventors
- 👤 Horace N Rowe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 02:38
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10H; G10H3/00; G10H3/12; G10H3/14; G10H3/18; G10H3/183
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
In combination with a stringed musical instrument having a hollow instrument chamber and an opening in the chamber wall underlying the strings; means for support of a pickup for the musical output of the instrument under said strings within the space transverse to the perimeter of said opening, said support means comprising a platform having legs extending therefrom establishing engagement with the chamber wall edge at regions spaced about the perimeter of said opening for support of said platform below said strings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
In combination with a stringed musical instrument having a hollow instrument chamber and an opening in the chamber wall underlying the strings; means for support of a pickup for the musical output of the instrument under said strings within the space transverse to the perimeter of said opening, said support means comprising a platform having legs extending therefrom establishing engagement with the chamber wall edge at regions spaced about the perimeter of said opening for support of said platform below said strings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
82 words
In combination with a stringed musical instrument having a hollow instrument chamber and an opening in the chamber wall underlying the strings; means for support of a pickup for the musical output of the instrument under said strings within the space transverse to the perimeter of said opening, said support means comprising a platform having legs extending therefrom establishing engagement with the chamber wall edge at regions spaced about the perimeter of said opening for support of said platform below said strings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
82 words
In combination with a stringed musical instrument having a hollow instrument chamber and an opening in the chamber wall underlying the strings; means for support of a pickup for the musical output of the instrument under said strings within the space transverse to the perimeter of said opening, said support means comprising a platform having legs extending therefrom establishing engagement with the chamber wall edge at regions spaced about the perimeter of said opening for support of said platform below said strings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
THe combination set forth in claim 1 wherein means is provided for cushioning the supporting engagement of the legs with the edge surface of the chamber opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein at least one leg of said support means is adjustable in length.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination set forth in claim 3 wherein the adjustable leg has a telescopically extensible length portion and a means is provided for locking the extensible portion to a selected length.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination set forth in claim 4 wherein the locking means comprises a chuck for clamping the extensible portion to selected lengths.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
123 words
A mount for support of components such as electrical pickup units and the like on stringed instruments of the type having a hollow sound chamber with an opening in the chamber wall underlying the strings comprising a platform for support of an instrument component in aligned relation with the instrument strings within the space transverse to and bounded by the edge of the opening to the instrument sound chamber, at least three legs extending from said platform in different directions toward the perimetric edge of the wall at the opening to the sound chamber; said legs having means for making engagement with the edge of the sound chamber opening at regions so spaced about the opening to provide stable support of said platform.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
123 words
A mount for support of components such as electrical pickup units and the like on stringed instruments of the type having a hollow sound chamber with an opening in the chamber wall underlying the strings comprising a platform for support of an instrument component in aligned relation with the instrument strings within the space transverse to and bounded by the edge of the opening to the instrument sound chamber, at least three legs extending from said platform in different directions toward the perimetric edge of the wall at the opening to the sound chamber; said legs having means for making engagement with the edge of the sound chamber opening at regions so spaced about the opening to provide stable support of said platform.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A stringed instrument mount as set forth in claim 6 wherein at least one leg of said legs is adjustable in length to facilitate installation and adjustment of orientation of said mount.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
A stringed instrument mount as set forth in claim 7 wherein the adjustable leg comprises a hollow leg section and an extension portion telescopically slideable therein.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A stringed instrument mount as set forth in claim 8 wherein said adjustable leg has locking means effective to lock the leg to a selected length.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
A stringed instrument mount as set forth in claim 9 wherein said locking means comprises a locking chuck effective to clamp the end of said hollow section about the body of the portion slideably extendable therefrom.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
A stringed instrument mount as set forth in claim 6 having means connected for vertically modifying the position of components supported on said platform.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
51 words
A stringed instrument mount as set forth in claim 6 wherein said engagement means has portions spaced a distance from each other approximating the thickness of the chamber wall at the opening and adapted to engage the overlying and underlying surfaces of the chamber wall at the edge of the opening.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
44 words
A stringed instrument mount as set forth in claim 6 wherein the engagement means of each of said legs comprises a C-shaped element of dimension for snug engagement with the edge of the wall at the opening to the sound chamber of the instrument.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
35 words
A stringed instrument mount as set forth in claim 13 wherein the C-shaped engagement elements of said mount are lined with cushioning material for resilient support of said mount on the edge of said opening.
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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) | 1978-03-10 | 1978-09-09 | 1979-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-10 | 1982-09-09 | 1983-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-10 | 1986-09-09 | 1987-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |