Bridge for stringed instruments

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Description

FIG. 1 is a reduced-scale, perspective view of a bridge for stringed instruments showing my new design in an environment of use;

FIG. 2 is another perspective view of a bridge for stringed instruments, shown in an environment of use;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged, perspective view of the portion taken at line 3-3 in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 10 is an enlarged, cross-sectional view taken along line 10-10 in FIG. 3.

The broken lines represent the unclaimed environmental subject matter and the portions of the design that form no part of the claim.

Claims

The ornamental design for a bridge for stringed instruments, as shown and described.

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Other references
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Patent History
Patent number: D1026081
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 9, 2021
Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
Inventor: R. Aaron Ross, IV (Springfield, MO)
Primary Examiner: R. Johnson
Application Number: 29/802,857
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Element Or Attachment (D17/20)