Musical Instrument Patent of the Week – June 1, 2009

By • on June 4, 2009

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United States Patent

Blair

Patent No:         US 7,541,529

Date of Patent:     June 2, 2009

Guitar Mounting Device

 

A guitar mounting device that allows an individual, particularly a guitar player, to mount his or her guitar on the side of an amplifier. The device is fabricated from a leather strap attached to the side of an amplifier casing and also a number of slits so that a guitar with an external button can be connected to one of the slits. In addition, the device includes a wire frame and an attachable, flexible cord that allows the neck of the guitar neck to be secured to the device.

 

 

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System, method and computer program product for automatically selecting, suggesting and playing music media files

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Multi-sound effect system including dynamic controller for an amplified guitar

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Initiating play of dynamically rendered audio content

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Adjustable spring return for bass drum pedal

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Stringed musical instrument using spring tension

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Book holder 

 

Design Patents

None

 

 

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Music Synchronization Arrangement 

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Music Replay Circuit 

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High-Hat Type Electronic Pad 

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Musical Instrument And Support 

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Index Finger Mounted Guitar Pick 

 

Comments

By Dave McClaughry on June 5th, 2009 at 7:52 am

The independent claims in this patent are nearly as long as the entire description of the preferred embodiment. Could the mounting device double as a guitar strap? Rock on!

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