Music – Accessories – Tuning devices
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-11
2006-07-11
Fletcher, Marlon T. (Department: 2837)
Music
Accessories
Tuning devices
C084S455000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07074998
ABSTRACT:
A tuner holder for stringed instruments. A first embodiment includes (i) a strut, (ii) a shelf extending substantially perpendicular in a first longitudinal direction from the distal edge of the strut, (iii) a hook extending in a second longitudinal direction from the proximal edge of the strut, and (iv) a means for securing a tuner to the holder. A second embodiment includes (i) an enclosure defining a retention chamber with a first access opening into the retention chamber through the top of the enclosure and a second access opening into the retention chamber through the front of the enclosure, and (ii) a hook longitudinally extending from the back of the enclosure away from the retention chamber. A third embodiment of the invention includes (i) a strut, (ii) a connection element effective for holding a tuner and pivotally attached to the strut proximate the distal end of the strut for pivoting about a lateral axis as between at least a storage position and a tuning position, and (iii) a hook extending in a second longitudinal direction from the proximal edge of the strut. A fourth embodiment of the invention is an assembly which includes (i) a tuner housing, and (ii) a hook extending from the bottom wall of the housing.
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Bodner Gerald T.
Fletcher Marlon T.
Warren David
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