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US 5,847,299 AGranted
Self-contained pick dispenser
AssigneeJohn J. Zovko
InventorsJohn J. Zovko, Jr., John J. Zovko, Sr.
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Abstract
A pick dispenser for a solid string musical instrument, such as a guitar, which is a self contained and self functioning unit. The pick dispenser is disposed in a cavity within the solid body of the instrument. The dispenser includes an elevating ramp for lifting the picks to the surface of the dispenser and the instrument for easy grasping of the picks.
Claims1
A self contained pick dispensing device for a stringed instrument, said self contained pick dispensing device comprising:
- a hollow reservoir having an open top, a solid bottom, sidewalls defining a pick shaped cavity extending perpendicularly outward from the solid bottom, and a flange extending laterally outward and around the pick shaped cavity of the reservoir;
- a plate disposed within the pick shaped cavity of the reservoir;
- a spring disposed within the pick shaped cavity of the reservoir between the plate and the solid bottom such as to convey picks in an upward movement when compressed between the solid bottom and the plate;
- a cover with an opening;
- wherein the cover partially covers the pick shaped cavity of the reservoir;
- said stringed instrument having a solid body with a cavity therein;
- said reservoir disposed within said cavity of the solid body of the stringed instrument;
- fasteners fixedly attaching the cover, the flange and musical instrument, thereby retaining the picks, the plate and the spring within the pick shaped cavity.
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