FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to musical instruments and accessories. More specifically, a removable string instrument thumb rest that can be attached to a bass guitar and other instruments and implementations.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Bass thumb rests have existed since the at least the 1970's and are integral to some players technique. Because of the need for some type of permanent or semi-permanent modification, many players have never tried one because of potential damage to the instrument. Thumb rest have also not evolved much since their inception and have typically been rectangular bars with little to no ergonomics. The wedge like shape of a thumb rest is more conducive to the necessary angle of the thumb and picking fingers as they go through their stroke motion. Hands of musicians are not the same and the shape of the proposed thumb rest allows for a dynamic range of thumb positioning compared to the traditional bar shaped rests. The ability to move and change the angle of the thumb rest allows for complete customizing of positioning for the user. Because the product does not need hardware and is not dependent on the shape of the instrument, it can be used universally on any bass, guitar, or other string instrument.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a bottom perspective view of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a side view of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a closeup front view of the present invention.
DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION
All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
The present invention is a removable string instrument thumb rest that comprises a wedge body 1 in its preferred embodiment. The wedge body 1 comprises a plurality of fastening holes 11, a plurality of extruded ridges 12, a plurality of contoured edges 13, and a string instrument facing side 14. The plurality of fastening holes 11 is circular holes that traverse into the wedge body 1. The plurality of extruded ridges 12 is rectangular sections extending from the wedge body 1. The string instrument facing side 14 is the flat side of the wedge body 1 as shown in FIG. 4.
In reference to FIG. 1, the plurality of fastening holes 11 is positioned along the string instrument facing side 14. As a result, the plurality of fastening holes 11 allows the string instrument facing side 14 to attach offset to an external object. The plurality of extruded ridges 12 is positioned along the string instrument facing side 14. Consequently, the plurality of extruded ridges 12 provides a barrier between the string instrument facing side 14 an externally attached object. The plurality of fastening holes 11 is a circular shape. Accordingly, the plurality of fastening holes 11 creates a cylindrically shaped cavity within the wedge body 1.
In reference to FIG. 5, the plurality of fastening holes 11 further comprises a suction cup 111. The suction cup 111 is a fastening device that allows the present invention to be easily connected to an external object. The suction cup 111 is positioned within the plurality of fastening holes 11. Thus, the suction cup 111 is slightly recessed within the wedge body 1. The suction cup 111 extends away from the string instrument facing side 14. So, the suction cup 111 protrudes away from the string instrument facing side 14. The suction cup 111 is a conical and cylindrical shape. As a result, the suction cup 111 surface area expands as it exits the plurality of fastening holes 11 as shown in FIG. 3. The suction cup 111 is permanently secured within the plurality of fastening holes 11. Consequently, the suction cup 111 stays within the plurality of fastening holes 11, limiting the directional movement of the suction cup 111, and securing the wedge body 1 to an external object.
Further, the suction cup 111 is a flexible material. This allows the suction cup 111 to bend and slightly change from the original shape of the suction cup 111. The suction cup 111 tilts within the plurality of fastening holes 11. Accordingly, the suction cup 111 allows the wedge body 1 to tilt once secured to an external object via the suction cup 111. The suction cup 111 creates a pressure differential with an external object offset the present invention. Thus, the suction cup 111 stays secured to an external object until the pressure differential is disrupted, as seen in FIG. 4.
Furthermore, the plurality of fastening holes 11 is in line with each fastening hole. So, the plurality of holes is positioned along the lengthwise center line of the string instrument facing side 14 as shown in FIG. 4. The plurality of extruded ridges 12 is positioned on either side of the plurality of fastening holes 11. As a result, the plurality of extruded ridges 12 provides an external boundary around two sides of the plurality of fastening holes 11 on the lengthwise side of the string instrument facing side 14. The plurality of extruded ridges 12 is rectangularly shaped. Consequently, the plurality of extruded ridges 12 provides a uniform shape along the string instrument facing side 14.
In reference to FIG. 1, the plurality of extruded ridges 12 is positioned along the string instrument facing side 14. Accordingly, the plurality of extruded ridges 12 does not interfere with the contoured edges. The plurality of extruded ridges 12 extrudes from the string instrument facing side 14 Thus, the plurality of extruded ridges 12 creates a gap between the string instrument facing side 14 and the externally attached object. The plurality of extruded ridges 12 limits the tilt angle of the suction cup 111. So, the plurality of extruded ridges 12 ensures the wedge body 1 does not tilt too much while attached to an external object.
In reference to FIG. 2, the plurality of contoured edges 13 is positioned opposite the string instrument facing side 14. As a result, the plurality of contoured edges 13 is easily accessible while the string instrument facing side 14 is positioned offset an externally attached object. The plurality of contoured edges 13 has a curved convex shape. Thus, the plurality of contoured edges 13 provides a comfortable ergonomic location to rest a thumb or finger.
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.
Patent Application
20220398998
