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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 11, 2006
Filed:
Oct. 02, 2001
Maxim Hurwicz, Stillwater, MN (US);
Maxim Hurwicz, Stillwater, MN (US);
Other;
Abstract
A tuner holder for stringed instruments. A first embodiment includes (i) a strut, (ii) a shelf extending substantially perpendicular in a first longitudinal direction from the distal edge of the strut, (iii) a hook extending in a second longitudinal direction from the proximal edge of the strut, and (iv) a means for securing a tuner to the holder. A second embodiment includes (i) an enclosure defining a retention chamber with a first access opening into the retention chamber through the top of the enclosure and a second access opening into the retention chamber through the front of the enclosure, and (ii) a hook longitudinally extending from the back of the enclosure away from the retention chamber. A third embodiment of the invention includes (i) a strut, (ii) a connection element effective for holding a tuner and pivotally attached to the strut proximate the distal end of the strut for pivoting about a lateral axis as between at least a storage position and a tuning position, and (iii) a hook extending in a second longitudinal direction from the proximal edge of the strut. A fourth embodiment of the invention is an assembly which includes (i) a tuner housing, and (ii) a hook extending from the bottom wall of the housing.