Foldable stringed instrument and related methods

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PATENT NO 12142248
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18203616

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An actuator system for a foldable stringed instrument (for example, a travel guitar). The actuator system serves two primary function: 1) to selectively retract and extend a ram rod used to unlock and lock a mid-neck hinge of the foldable stringed instrument.

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CIARI GUITARS INCSAN DIEGO CA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cornwall, Bryan Poway, US 5 744
Glaser, Joseph Nashville, US 6 12
Spangler, Jonathan San Diego, US 33 718
Weckerly, David Knox, US 8 3

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