Plectrum for playing a stringed instrument and method of using same
US10832640B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10D3/173
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method and apparatus for playing stringed instruments comprising: providing an apparatus comprising: a first member, wherein the first member is configured to strike or strum one or more strings of the stringed instrument; and a second member comprising: a main body coupled to and extending from a portion of the first member; a first handle extending from the main body and configured to be gripped between the thumb and index finger; and a second handle extending from the opposite side of the main body from the first handle and configured to be gripped with a middle, ring, and/or pinky finger; gripping the first handle between the thumb and index finger; gripping the second handle with the middle, ring, and/or pinky finger; and striking or strumming the strings of a stringed instrument with the first member to cause the strings to vibrate. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
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