Pickup unit for a stringed musical instrument

- Actodyne General, Inc.
Description

FIG. 1 is a top isometric view of a pickup unit for a stringed musical instrument showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom isometric view thereof.

Referenced Cited
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Patent History
Patent number: D354507
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 14, 1993
Date of Patent: Jan 17, 1995
Assignee: Actodyne General, Inc. (Huntington Beach, CA)
Inventor: Jeffrey J. Lace (Huntington Beach, CA)
Primary Examiner: Bernard Ansher
Assistant Examiner: Adir Aronovich
Attorney: Bliss McGlynn
Application Number: 0/3,703
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Element Or Attachment (D17/20)