Shoulder rest for bowed string instruments
AssigneeThe Arcrest, Inc.
InventorsAaron J. Bailey, Tigran Vardanyan
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Abstract
A shoulder rest for a bowed string instrument comprises a curved base with a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface has a first attachment element. A resilient pad has a second attachment element facing the first attachment element. The second attachment element is configured to removably couple to the first attachment element. A plurality of engagement members is coupled to the bottom surface of the curved base and configured to prevent the curved base from contacting the bowed string instrument during use.
Claims15
A shoulder rest for a bowed string instrument comprising:
- a curved base having a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface including a first attachment element;
- an anchoring surface disposed proximate opposite ends of the first attachment element;
- a resilient pad comprising a cushion portion and a backing portion, the backing portion having a second attachment element configured to removably couple to the first attachment element;
- a gap defined between the backing portion and the anchoring surface;
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- a plurality of engagement members coupled to the bottom surface of the curved base and configured to prevent the curved base from contacting the bowed string instrument during use.
A shoulder rest for a bowed string instrument comprising:
- a curved base having a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface including a first attachment element;
- a resilient pad having a second attachment element facing the first attachment element and configured to removably couple to the first attachment element;
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- a plurality of engagement members coupled to the bottom surface of the curved base and configured to prevent the curved base from contacting the bowed string instrument during use.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.