Musical string instrument nut and bridge file
AssigneeMusic Nomad, LLC
InventorsRand Rognlien, Pieter Schouten
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Abstract
A file for use in forming a groove in a nut or bridge of a string musical instrument. The file includes a filing edge that is rounded to the same radius as the string to be fitted in the groove it forms in the nut and bridge. A spine or rib is formed along the upper edge of the file to provide stiffening and permitting the file to not bow or flex when being used.
Claims10
A filing tool for use in forming a groove in a nut and bridge in a musical stringed instrument and in which a string of predetermined diameter is adapted to be seated, comprising:
- a. an elongated body having first and second ends, an upper surface and a lower surface, and a notch formed in the lower surface that extends for a predetermined distance from a position adjacent the first end to an intermediate position between the first and second ends;
- b. an elongated file securely retained by and extending in parallel with the elongated body, comprising an upper edge and a rounded, lower, filing edge that is exposed within the notch;
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- c. an elongated reinforcing rib securely retained by and extending in parallel with the elongated body, and being positioned in supportive, reinforcing relation to the upper edge of the elongated file.
A filing tool for use in forming a groove in a nut and bridge in a musical stringed instrument and in which a string of predetermined diameter is adapted to be seated, comprising:
- a. an elongated file comprising an upper edge and a rounded, lower, filing edge that is exposed within the notch;
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- b. an elongated reinforcing rib attached to and positioned in supportive, reinforcing relation to the upper edge of the elongated file.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.