Adjustable strap-on capotasto with replaceable strap and method of use
OwnerRobert Ruck, Peter Baimeinventors
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Abstract
Generally disclosed is a capo and related methods of use. Operably, the capo may be secured to the neck of stringed musical instruments to barre its strings. Suitably, the capo may (1) generally feature a replaceable and adjustable strap, (2) be configured for quick relocation among the frets of a stringed musical instrument with a tapering neck, and (3) be configured for quick adjustment of the pressure applied to strings barred thereby.
Claims20
A capo assembly comprising:
- a bar with more than one notch and a slot;
- a strap with a first end and a second end;
- a hook with a curved head and a first strap fastener that is adjustably coupled to the first end of the strap;
- a lever latch with at least one axle and a second strap fastener that is adjustably coupled to the second end of the strap;
- wherein the notch(es) are operationally configured to pivotally receive the axle of the lever latch;
- wherein the curved head of the hook is configured to engage the slot of the bar;
- and,
- wherein pivoting the lever latch within the notch(es) while the curved head is engaged with the slot of the bar tautens the strap.
A method of moving a capo from one fret to another fret comprising the steps of:
- obtaining a capo comprising of:
- a bar with more than one notch and a slot;
- a strap with a first end and a second end;
- a hook with a curved head and a first strap fastener that is adjustably coupled to the first end of the strap;
- a lever latch with at least one axle and a second strap fastener that is adjustably coupled to the second end of the strap;
- wherein the notch(es) are operationally configured to pivotally receive the axle of the lever latch;
- wherein the curved head of the hook is configured to engage the slot of the bar;
- and,
- wherein pivoting the lever latch within the notch(es) while the curved head is engaged with the slot of the bar tautens the strap;
- and
- adjusting the second strap fastener to the second end of the strap.
A method of adjusting a capo from one application of pressure to barre the strings to another application of pressure to bane the strings comprising the steps of:
- obtaining a capo comprising of:
- a bar with more than one notch and a slot;
- a strap with a first end and a second end;
- a hook with a curved head and a first strap fastener that is adjustably coupled to the first end of the strap;
- a lever latch with at least one axle and a second strap fastener that is adjustably coupled to the second end of the strap;
- wherein the notch(es) are operationally configured to pivotally receive the axle of the lever latch;
- wherein the curved head of the hook is configured to engage the slot of the bar;
- and,
- wherein pivoting the lever latch within the notch(es) while the curved head is engaged with the slot of the bar tautens the strap;
- and
- adjusting the second strap fastener to the second end of the strap.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.