Capo
US9035161B2 · kind B2 · utility
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22Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10D3/053
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A capo for use with a stringed instrument that includes a first arm 11 configured to, in use, extend laterally across a finger board and strings. A second arm is configured to, in use, abut against the back of a neck of the instrument to, in cooperation with the first arm, provide a clamping force over the strings. The first arm includes an adjustable tensioning means, e.g. a truss rod 14 or band, acting in a lengthwise direction, such that a contacting face can adapt to the curvature of the finger board. Adjustment is effected by a knob 15 or like device which tensions the truss rod or cable.
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