Fret for stringed instruments

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the fret for stringed instruments showing my new design; the broken lines show a portion of a neck of a stringed instrument, which forms no part of the claimed design.

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the fret.

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of the fret which represents the appearance of the fret from either side.

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the fret; and,

FIG. 5 is an end elevational view of the fret which represents the appearance of the fret from either end.

Claims

The ornamental design for the fret for stringed instruments, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D597125
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 27, 2008
Date of Patent: Jul 28, 2009
Inventors: Humberto Jason E. Rivera (North Canton, OH), Cheryl J. Rivera (North Canton, OH), Christina R. Rivera (North Canton, OH)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Assistant Examiner: R. Johnson
Attorney: Sand & Sebolt
Application Number: 29/312,511
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Element Or Attachment (D17/20)