US 11,676,561 B1
Plectrum with striking edge inlay
Mark S. Gardner, Yardley, PA (US)
Filed by Mark S. Gardner, Yardley, PA (US)
Filed on Feb. 7, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/666,056.
Int. Cl. G10D 3/173 (2020.01)
CPC G10D 3/173 (2020.02) 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A plectrum for use with a stringed musical instrument, comprising:
a rigid outer shell; and
an inlay portion, partially inserted within, and secured to, the outer shell,
wherein:
a portion of the inlay portion extends beyond the outer shell,
the outer shell comprises a first material configured to produce first tonal properties in a string of a stringed musical instrument when placed in contact with the string,
the inlay portion comprises a second material configured to produce second tonal properties in the string when placed in contact with the string,
the outer shell and the inlay portion are shaped such that a surface of the outer shell is flush with a surface of the inlay portion at a transition between the outer shell and the inlay portion, and
the first tonal properties are different from the second tonal properties.
 
12. A plectrum for use with a stringed musical instrument, comprising:
a rigid outer shell; and
an inlay portion, partially inserted within, and secured to, the outer shell,
wherein:
a portion of the inlay portion extends beyond the outer shell,
the outer shell comprises a first material configured to produce first tonal properties in a string of a stringed musical instrument when placed in contact with the string,
the inlay portion comprises a second material configured to produce second tonal properties in the string when placed in contact with the string,
the inlay portion comprises a plurality of holes configured to facilitate mechanical means of securing the inlay portion to the outer shell, and
the first tonal properties are different from the second tonal properties.