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Accessory for string instruments

US8546671B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 8, 2012
Grant dateOct 1, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 8, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10D3/00
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An accessory for a string instrument including a body portion and a clamping portion that is coupled to the body portion by a connecting portion having at least one point of connection. The body portion includes at least one surface capable of altering the position or sound of one or more strings of an instrument. The body portion can include a slide, a capo, both, and/or other surfaces or features configured to alter the sound or position of the instrument's strings.

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