Automated stringed instrument player

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7285716
APP PUB NO 20050172779A1
SERIAL NO

11054810

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An automated player for stringed instruments having a plucking mechanism and a fretting mechanism. The plucking mechanism includes a string contacting portion rotationally mounted relative to a corresponding instrument string with a rotational axis substantially perpendicular to the string, a first drive member for creating relative motion between the string and the string contacting portion. The fretting mechanism includes a carriage in depressive contact with the instrument string and a second drive member selectively positioning the carriage creating relative movement between the carriage and the string. The plucking mechanism and the fretting mechanism are attached to a frame which is attached to the instrument. The player includes an electronic control circuit that controls operation of the plucking and fretting mechanisms.

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QRS MUSIC TECHNOLOGIES INC269 QUAKER DRIVE SENECA PA 16346

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dolan, Thomas Allen Naples, FL 2 40
Gilmore, Don A Kansas City, MO 3 58

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