Music – Instruments – Stringed
Reexamination Certificate
2009-07-01
2011-11-01
Lockett, Kimberly (Department: 2832)
Music
Instruments
Stringed
C084S29700S
Reexamination Certificate
active
08049088
ABSTRACT:
An improved string for a musical instrument comprising amorphous metal is disclosed. The string may be a single wire of amorphous metal or comprise a core wire and covering wire, wherein the core wire and/or covering wire comprises amorphous metal. Such a string has greater sustain of sound and higher volume of sound over a longer period of use than previously available metal strings. Musical instruments comprising such strings are also disclosed.
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Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP
Lockett Kimberly
Zuli Holdings Ltd.
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