Violin cushioning device

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the violin cushioning device showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top view of the violin cushioning device showing my new design;

FIG. 3 is a side view of the violin cushioning device showing my new design;

FIG. 4 is another side view of the violin cushioning device showing my new design; and,

FIG. 5 is a top perspective view of the violin cushioning device attached to the lower bout ribs, lower bout purfling edges, end pin, saddle, and tail gut of a violin showing my new design in a position of use attached to the above described environment at the base of a violin.

The broken lines depicted in FIG. 5 illustrate environment of the violin cushioning device that forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a violin cushioning device, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D754246
Type: Grant
Filed: May 30, 2014
Date of Patent: Apr 19, 2016
Inventor: Shannon Tang (Lexington, MA)
Primary Examiner: Kevin Rudzinski
Assistant Examiner: Sean D Lough
Application Number: 29/492,305
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