Patents Examined by David S. Horn
  • Patent number: 8618398
    Abstract: The present invention extends to practice devices for practicing to play stringed instruments. More specifically, the present invention relates to a practice device that may assist a user in learning how to properly finger and play a stringed musical instrument. A user can hold an elongate handle and place one or more of his or her fingers on strings to practice fingerings that are used to play chords/notes. Real instrument strings can be used, helping to strengthen a user's fingertips and get the fingertips accustomed to holding/pinching the instrument strings. Further, the stringed instrument practice device can be portable and sized to fit within the user's hand. Accordingly, a user can realize advantages of the invention and utilize practice methods while the user is “on the go,” riding on a bus, watching television, waiting in line, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Pocket Strings, LLC
    Inventors: Gavin Van Wagoner, Te Kalei Lawrence