Capo
US6635813B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10D3/053
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A capo (10) for use with a stringed instrument having a plurality of strings (4) and a neck (2). The neck (2) comprising a fingerboard (6) and a back (8). The capo (10) comprising a string engaging arm (12) and a clamping arm (14) that are adapted to press against and clamp the strings (4). The arms (12,14) pivotally interconnected about a pivotal connection (16) and axis (1) at a position along said arms (12,14) that is adjacent a side of the neck (2). The pivotal connection includes a releasable locking means (18) which is operable to selectively lock and unlock the pivotal connection and the relative pivotal movement of the clamping arm (14) and string engaging arm (12) at least in a particular direction.
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