Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Interchangeable tuners for a tailpiece of a musical instrument
- Patent Title (中): 用于乐器尾音的可互换调谐器
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Application No.: US13104147Application Date: 2011-05-10
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Publication No.: US08766068B2Publication Date: 2014-07-01
- Inventor: Nicholas Frirsz , Robert A. Penicka
- Applicant: Nicholas Frirsz , Robert A. Penicka
- Agency: Keohane & D'Alessandro, PLLC
- Agent Darrell L. Pogue
- Main IPC: G10D3/12
- IPC: G10D3/12

Abstract:
In general, the present invention provides a tailpiece for a musical instrument. Among other things, the tailpiece includes a plurality of openings for receiving a plurality of strings and a detachable tuner positioned within one or more of the plurality of openings. Among other features, the tailpiece includes a set of detachable keyhole inserts positioned within one or more of the openings of the tailpiece unoccupied by a detachable tuner. Each detachable tuner is interchangeable with one of the detachable keyhole string inserts, thus allowing players to use tuners with any string desired for complete customization based on each player's preference.
Public/Granted literature
- US20120285311A1 INTERCHANGEABLE TUNERS FOR A TAILPIECE OF A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT Public/Granted day:2012-11-15
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