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Percussive accessory for string instrument

  • US 8,546,673 B2
  • Filed: 03/10/2011
  • Issued: 10/01/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/12/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A percussive device for a stringed instrument, the percussive device comprising:

  • a support structure;

    an attachment component configured to attach the support structure to the stringed instrument;

    one or more hammers attached to arms rotatably coupled to the support structure;

    one or more actuators rotatably coupled to the support structure; and

    at least one rotational force device configured to apply a rotational force to at least one of the hammer arms or actuators,wherein the at least one rotational force device comprises at least one torsion spring or a helical compression spring, and the applied rotational force causes the at least one hammer to be positioned not in contact with the string of the stringed instrument;

    wherein the attachment component comprises at least one of a strap received through one or more slots located in the support structure.

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