Turning socket for a string musical instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a front isometric view of a turing socket for a string musical instrument showing my new design; and,

FIG. 2 is a plan view as seen from the bottom of the turning socket for a string musical instrument shown in FIG. 1.

Referenced Cited
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Patent History
Patent number: D342001
Type: Grant
Filed: May 30, 1991
Date of Patent: Dec 7, 1993
Inventor: Mark W. Hibbert (Everett, WA)
Primary Examiner: Bernard Ansher
Assistant Examiner: Adir Aronovich
Law Firm: Trask, Britt & Rossa
Application Number: 7/708,785
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D 8/29; Element Or Attachment (D17/20); D 8/70