Tremolo unit

Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a tremolo unit embodying my new design, the handle being cut off in order to permit the view to be large;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged top plan view of a bridge saddle shown for clarity of illustration;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the tremolo device;

FIG. 4 is a side elevation thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevation thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front elevation thereof;

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

FIG. 8 is a side elevation thereof, showing the side not shown in FIG. 4.

The characteristic features of the design reside in the upper portions thereof, above and including the horizontal plate that supports the bridge saddles.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D262292 December 15, 1981 Carson
D280107 August 13, 1985 Tanaka et al.
D324693 March 17, 1992 Rose
2741146 April 1956 Fender
3143028 August 1964 Fender
4681010 July 21, 1987 Wilkinson
4724737 February 16, 1988 Fender
4763555 August 16, 1988 Minakuchi et al.
4779506 October 25, 1988 Takeuti
4882967 November 28, 1989 Rose
4967631 November 6, 1990 Rose
Other references
  • The Music Trades, Nov. 1985 (Kahler's Tremolo).
Patent History
Patent number: D355433
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 14, 1993
Date of Patent: Feb 14, 1995
Assignee: Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (Scottsdale, AZ)
Inventor: George F. Blanda, Jr. (Aliso Viejo, CA)
Primary Examiner: Bernard Ansher
Assistant Examiner: Adir Aronovich
Attorney: Richard L. Gausewitz
Application Number: 0/14,192