Vibrato bridge for stringed musical instruments

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front, top and left side perspective view of a vibrato bridge for stringed musical instruments showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear, bottom and left side perspective view;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view.

The broken line structure is environmental and is not part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D258739 March 31, 1981 Todd
1230695 June 1917 Fickert
3971286 July 27, 1976 Borell
4236433 December 2, 1980 Holland
Other references
  • Guitars, T. & M. A. Evans, Paddington Press, N.Y., .COPYRGT.'77, p. 369, "Bridge Unit with Adjustable Bridge Pieces" on Fender Stratocaster.
Patent History
Patent number: D268845
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 1, 1980
Date of Patent: May 3, 1983
Inventor: C. Leo Fender (Fullerton, CA)
Primary Examiner: Jane E. Corrigan
Attorney: Philip M. Hinderstein
Application Number: 6/165,073
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Bridge, Tailpiece, Or Vibrato Unit (D17/21)
International Classification: D1703;