US 12,272,338 B2
Plectrum with multiple striking edge inlays
Mark S. Gardner, Yardley, PA (US)
Filed by Mark S. Gardner, Yardley, PA (US)
Filed on Apr. 28, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/309,204.
Application 18/309,204 is a continuation in part of application No. 17/666,056, filed on Feb. 7, 2022, granted, now 11,676,561.
Prior Publication US 2023/0260486 A1, Aug. 17, 2023
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
a plurality of inlay portions,
wherein:
each inlay portion, of the plurality of inlay portions:
is partially inserted within, and secured to, the outer shell; and
comprises a portion that 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 plurality of inlay portions comprise a second material configured to produce second tonal properties in the string when placed in contact with the string, and
the first tonal properties are different from the second tonal properties.