Music – Instruments – Stringed
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-20
2008-12-09
Donels, Jeffrey (Department: 2837)
Music
Instruments
Stringed
C084S173000, C084S295000, C084S29700S, C084S29700S
Reexamination Certificate
active
07462767
ABSTRACT:
A device and method for balancing the torque created by strings on musical instruments includes a bracket attached to the bottom of the bridge, an adjustable brace attached to the neck and residing within the body of the instrument and a tension string connecting the bracket and brace such than it offsets torques created by the strings that create the music. The device counteracts the tension created by guitar strings and provides enhanced vibration of the instrument soundboard.
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Donels Jeffrey
Head Johnson & Kachigian
Uhlir Christopher
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