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US 12,592,213 B2Granted
Tap guitar pick
OwnerMichael Lenemaninventor
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Abstract
A guitar pick includes a cylinder band having a first open end and a second open end for insertion of a fingertip therethrough. A plectrum is disposed on the band having a generally triangular or teardrop configuration with a string engaging tip. A thumb rest on a top surface of the plectrum enables the user to pick the strings of an instrument or move the guitar pick along a length of the user's finger for a variety of playing styles.
Claims12
A guitar pick, comprising:
- a generally cylindrical band having a first open end and a second open end for insertion of a fingertip therethrough;
- and
- a plectrum disposed on the band, the plectrum having a generally triangular or tear drop configuration and defining a string engaging tip and a thumb rest formed on a top surface thereof
- wherein the plectrum includes a first riser extending from an upper surface thereof adjacent the thumb rest, and a second riser extending from the upper surface of the plectrum in spaced relation to the first riser, the thumb rest being disposed between the first and second risers.
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A guitar pick, comprising:
- a generally cylindrical band having a first open end and a second open end for insertion of a fingertip therethrough;
- and
- a plectrum disposed on the band, the plectrum having a generally triangular or tear drop configuration and defining a string engaging tip and a thumb rest formed on a top surface thereof;
- and
- a convex nodule formed on an inner surface of the band that reduces finger-band inner sur tact area;
- wherein the plectrum includes a first riser extending from an upper surface thereof adjacent the thumb rest, and a second riser extending from the upper surface of the plectrum in spaced relation to the first riser, the thumb rest being disposed between the first and second risers.
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A guitar pick, comprising:
- a generally cylindrical band having a first open end and a second open end for insertion of a fingertip therethrough;
- and
- a plectrum detachably and rotatably connected to the band when in use by means of a post affixed to the band which extends through an aperture of the plectrum, the plectrum having a generally triangular or tear drop configuration and defining a string engaging tip;
- wherein the plectrum includes a riser extending from an upper surface thereof adjacent the post;
- and
- wherein the plectrum includes a channel extending from the plectrum aperture away from the first riser slidably receiving the post.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.