Musical string instrument nut and bridge file
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Oct 10, 2023
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Feb 16, 2023
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Nov 2, 2022
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Abstract
A file for use in forming a groove in a nut or bridge of a string musical instrument. The file includes a filing edge that is rounded to the same radius as the string to be fitted in the groove it forms in the nut and bridge. A spine or rib is formed along the upper edge of the file to provide stiffening and permitting the file to not bow or flex when being used.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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MUSIC NOMAD LLC | 19432 LOVALL VALLEY COURT SONOMA CA 95476 |
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- 2022 Application Filing Year
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- 155 Applications Filed
- 92 Patents Issued To-Date
- 59.36 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Rognlien, Rand | Sonoma, US | 18 | 28 |
# of filed Patents : 18 Total Citations : 28 | |||
Schouten, Pieter | Berkley, US | 126 | 1158 |
# of filed Patents : 126 Total Citations : 1158 |
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