String guide for musical instruments
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Claims
The ornamental design for a string guide for musical instruments as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 21, 2024
Date of Patent: Mar 24, 2026
Assignee: Highland Industries, LLc (Richmond, VA)
Inventor: William Pryor Asbill (Richmond, VA)
Primary Examiner: R. Johnson
Application Number: 29/947,663