Foldable acoustic stringed instrument
US12223929B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10D3/02
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A foldable acoustic guitar having a foldable neck assembly and a hollow body with at least one sound hole and a neck channel formed in the back for receiving a section of the neck assembly while the guitar is in a folded configuration. An actuator assembly is disposed in a recess formed in the body opposite the foldable neck. The actuator assembly serves to selectively loosen and tighten the strings in order to enable folding and unfolding of the guitar for travel/storage or play, respectively. While in the playing configuration, a user of the guitar may create any of a variety of musical notes by depressing the various strings between the various frets as known in the art. While in the folded configuration, a user can place the folded guitar in a backpack or other compact bag or carry-case for stress-free mobility or convenient storage.
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