Tremolo unit
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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
Other references
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 |
- 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
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
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