JP4584980B2 - Card with removable string instrument pick - Google Patents

Description

【Technical field】
[0001]
The present invention relates to a card with a pick for stringed instruments.
[0002]
Many stringed instruments, such as guitars, mandrins, and basses, are generally played by picks that are formed from small pieces of flexible, substantially flat pieces (not necessarily all). Such picks come in a variety of sizes, such as plastic (eg PVC, acetal polyoxymethylene (POM) resin (ie Delrin®, nylon, etc.), shell, metal, stone, paper, composites, The pick is formed to have various thicknesses and stiffnesses depending on the user's preference, such as other materials. Such picks are often shaped to have one or more curves, and one or more ends can be generally ogive, and such picks can also have multiple colors. You can have graphics on the surface, in fact, picks are collected by musicians and non-musicians.
[0003]
Picks are exhibited in musical instruments stores in plastic bags, containers without lids, or on paper displays.
[Patent Document 1]
GB2091204A
[Patent Document 2]
DE10209790A1
[Patent Document 3]
ES2142769A1
[Patent Document 4]
US6215052B1
[Patent Document 5]
US2002 / 043148A1
[Patent Document 6]
US5419430A
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
[0004]
Picks can be long lasting, but are often lost or misplaced, and users want to use different picks in different songs, instruments, and situations. In the absence of an appropriate pick, the musician can improvise using other things such as coins as needed, as needed. For musicians it is practical to have an effective way to carry extra picks so that they can be used anytime, anywhere.
[0005]
It is also practical to provide a pick that is easy and accessible for musicians to pick up when needed during performance.
[Means for Solving the Problems]
[0006]
Further advantages of the present invention will become apparent upon reading the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
[0007]
Referring to FIG. 1, a plan view of a first exemplary embodiment of a removable pick wallet-sized card 10 is shown. In this card 10, three removable picks 12A, 12B, 12C are mounted on the card body 14 by a plurality of webs 16 separating the cut line portions 18A, 18B, 18C, respectively. The pick is usually left in the web so that it remains integral with the card until the web is broken or cut (for example, by pressing the pick or cutting the web with a blade). Can be die cut from. The width and size of these webs can be varied depending on how much force is required to remove the pick from the card. Three webs 16 are shown as bridging between each pick and the card body 10, but how many or fewer webs are required for the pick to be supported on the card. Depending on whether stability is required, it can be used. Depending on the material used, the thickness of the card (and thus the thickness of the pick) can be changed to control the stiffness of the pick. When using PVC sheet material, 0.51 mm thick material (0.02 ″, ie 20 mils), 0.76 mm thick material (0.03 ″, ie 30 mils), 1.02 mm Thickness of material (0.04 "or 40 mils) as well as 1.27 mm thick material (0.05" or 50 mils) gives good results. Other thicknesses used These thicknesses can also be applied to all embodiments disclosed herein.
[0008]
FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the wallet-sized card 10 of FIG. 1 with two picks removed and one of these picks 12A removed. As can be seen, after the pick is removed from the card, the aperture 20 is left with a piece of web 22 shown at the outer edge 24 of the cut line. The pick 12A removed in snap form is shown with a piece of web 26 shown around its outer edge 28.
[0009]
FIG. 3 is a plan view illustrating a second exemplary embodiment of a removable pick wallet-sized card 30. The picks 32A, 32B, 32C are connected to the card body by a plurality of webs 36 so as to be integral with the card body 34, and are die cut from the card by cut lines 38A, 38B, 38C between the webs. . These picks 32A, 32B, 32C have a different shape from the picks 12A, 12B, 12C of FIGS. 1 and 2, but in other respects this embodiment is similar to the embodiment of FIGS. The same.
[0010]
FIG. 4 is a plan view of a third exemplary embodiment of a removable pick wallet-sized card 40. In this configuration, the picks 42A, 42B, 42C, 42D, 42E are integral with the card body 44, but each pick is connected to the card by two webs 46 and the cut lines 48A, 48B between the webs 46. have. Although a total of five picks 42A, 42B, 42C, 42D, 42E are shown, more or fewer picks can be placed on the card.
[0011]
FIG. 5 is a plan view of a fourth exemplary embodiment of a removable pick wallet-sized card 50. In this configuration, the picks 52A, 52B, 52C, 52D, 52E are integral with the card body 54, but each pick is connected to the card by two webs 56 and the cut lines 58A, 58B between the webs 56. have. Although a total of five picks 52A, 52B, 52C, 52D, 52E are shown, more or fewer picks can be placed on the card. In this embodiment, all of the picks 52A, 52B, 52C, 52D, 52E have different sizes and shapes.
[0012]
With respect to the card bodies of FIGS. 1-5, these card bodies are typically the same or similar size as payment cards, credit cards, or business cards (eg, about 20.8 to 54 mm (2 ″ to 2.125). )) To about 85.7 mm to 88.9 mm (3.375 "to 3.5"), so that these card bodies, along with other similarly sized cards, It can usually be carried in the user's wallet or handbag. Of course, other sizes can be used.
[0013]
FIG. 6 is a plan view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a large sheet 60 having a plurality of removable picks 62 die cut from the sheet material 64. Each pick is removably attached to the card body 64 by a plurality of breakable and severable webs 66. Such a large sheet can be hung from the display stand by an arbitrary hole 68 formed in the card body 64.
[0014]
FIG. 7 is a plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a removable pick strip 70 that can be suspended from a microphone stand or the like. The strip 70 has a plurality of picks 72A, 72B, 72C, 72D integral with the strip body 74. These picks are attached to the strip body 74 by at least one web 76. The strip 70 preferably has a hole 78 formed in the strip to be hung on a microphone stand or other support so that the pick can be easily used during a performance. If desired, instead of holes, die cut breaks can be formed in the strip (not shown) that allow holes to be easily formed in the strip later. In a single web design, the one or more picks 72A, 72B, 72C, 72D allow the user to easily grab and twist the pick to free the pick very easily and quickly. In addition, it can be swung outward from the plain strip body 74.
[0015]
Referring to FIG. 8, a plan view of another exemplary embodiment of a wallet-sized card 80 with removable picks 84, 88, 92 is shown. Each pick supports a graphic image 86, 90, 94, respectively. One image can also be printed on one card, thus each pick can support a portion of the entire image. The material configuration of this exemplary embodiment may be similar to the configuration shown in FIG.
[0016]
FIG. 9 shows two parts having a first part 102 on which removable picks 106A, 106B, 106C are supported and a second part 104 on which removable picks 108A, 108B, 108C, 108D are supported. FIG. 6 is a plan view of another exemplary embodiment of the card 100 of FIG. For illustration of this exemplary embodiment, removable pick 106B is shown having a different shape and size compared to removable picks 106A, 106C, 108A, 108B, 108C, 108D. However, the size and number of removable picks can be varied as desired. The first portion 102 and the second portion 104 are separated by a knurled line 110 that can cause the first portion 102 and the second portion 104 to be separated in a snap manner, as best shown in FIG. Shown to be detachably connected together. Further, although two separable parts 102 and 104 are shown, one card may be given or three or more parts may be given. The two parts 102, 104 have approximately the same dimensions as a standard credit card, i.e. about 8.57 cm x 5.40 cm (33/8 "x 2 1/8") It is preferably small enough to be accommodated by a user in a wallet, wallet or the like. However, other card sizes can be used as desired. A suspension aperture 110 can optionally be formed in the first portion 102 of the two-part card 100 to allow the two-part card 100 to be easily displayed on a retail display. Graphics 116 and 118 are found on the card portions 102 and 104.
[0017]
With modern die cutting equipment, very thin die cut lines can be formed so that the cut line does not remove much material when there is some material along the cut line. Thus, when using an appropriate die-cutting device, an object that has been die-cut from the material part (substrate material) ("die cut object") is snapped back into place and the die-cut object is removed. The substrate material opening can be frictionally held by an interference. In such a case, the mutual conforming portion in the die cut line forming a plurality of webs between the die cut object and the base material can be formed very thin. Thus, the dimensions and number of webs can be varied as desired to adjust the force that needs to be applied to remove the die cut object from the substrate material. If the die cut line is very thin and the mutual fit between the die cut object and the substrate material is sufficient, it is possible to remove the entire web or make these webs very thin. Thus, when the die-cut object is separated from the substrate material, it is cleanly removed from the substrate material, leaving no web fragments at the outer edge of the die-cut object, and therefore the edges of the object are smooth. Also, depending on the thickness of the blade used and the angle of the cutting edge of the blade, the outer edge of the pick can be somewhat rounded and very smooth when the object is die cut from the substrate material.
[0018]
Referring again to FIG. 9, there is shown a plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a removable pick two-part card 100 having cards 102, 124 connected together by a frangible line. Referring to the pick 106A, this pick is a cut that encloses substantially all of the outer edges of the pick, except for the interconforming portions 114A, 114B, 114C forming the web between the pick 106A and the first portion 102. It is formed by the line 112. The pick can usually be die cut from the card with the webs 114A, 114B, 114C intact. Thus, the pick 106A remains integral with the first portion 102 of the card 100 until the web is broken or cut (eg, by pressing the pick). The width and size of the web can be changed depending on how much force is required to separate the pick from the card, but as mentioned above, the pick falls out of the card. The entire web can be removed if the interfit between the pick and the card has sufficient strength to prevent it from slipping. Three webs 114A, 114B, 114C are shown as bridging between each pick and the first portion 102 of the card, but more or fewer webs are supported on the card. Can be used depending on how much stability is needed. The thickness of the card (and thus the thickness of the pick), as well as the type of sheet material selected, can be selected to determine the stiffness of the removable pick.
[0019]
FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the two-part card 100 of FIG. 9, but the two-part card is separated into two parts 102 and 104, and one pick 106A is separated from the part 102. FIG. In addition, the picks 128 </ b> A and 128 </ b> B are separated from the portion 124. Picks 106B and 106C remain attached to portion 102 and picks 128C and 128D remain attached to portion 124. A graphic (eg, a striped pattern) 130 different from the display (eg, the letter “The PIKCARD”) 118 seen on the card 102 is applied to the portion 124. Such graphics and displays can extend over two or more picks as desired, as shown.
[0020]
The cards 10, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70.80, 100 may be formed of a material such as plastic, Teslin (registered trademark), laminated paper, composite material, or the like. This plastic is, for example, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin, acetal polyoxymethylene (POM) resin (ie Delrin®, polycarbonate, nylon®, etc. Teslin is a synthetic dimension ( A single layer porous film with a stable (synthetic dimensionally) and high filling rate, based on a polyolefin with 60% by weight anti-wear filler and 65% by volume air.
[0021]
While preferred embodiments of the invention have been described, this description should not be construed as limiting the scope of the appended claims. For example, the present invention can be implemented to include a variety of different pick sizes, shapes, thicknesses, and configurations.
[0022]
Moreover, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes can be made to the described embodiments. Furthermore, to those skilled in various fields, the present invention itself will propose other problems for other applications as well as solutions for adaptation. Accordingly, embodiments of the invention may be considered in all respects as illustrated, but are not limited thereto, and are not intended to be limited to the foregoing description, but rather are appended to the appended claims to illustrate the scope of the invention. Is referenced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
[0023]
FIG. 1 is a plan view illustrating a first exemplary embodiment of a removable pick wallet-sized card.
FIG. 2 is a top view of the wallet-sized card of FIG. 1 after one pick has been removed and the pick removed.
FIG. 3 is a plan view illustrating a second exemplary embodiment of a removable pick wallet-sized card.
FIG. 4 is a plan view illustrating a third exemplary embodiment of a removable pick wallet-sized card.
FIG. 5 is a plan view of a fourth exemplary embodiment of a removable pick wallet-sized card.
FIG. 6 is a plan view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a removable pick provided on a large sheet.
FIG. 7 is a plan view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a removable pick provided on a strip of picks that can be supported on a microphone stand or the like.
FIG. 8 is a plan view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of a removable pick wallet-sized card with an image image.
FIG. 9 is a plan view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of a two-part card having a removable pick.
10 is a plan view illustrating an embodiment of a two-part card having the removable pick of FIG. 9, wherein the two-part card is cut into two parts, one pick being Separated from one of the two cards.

Claims (13)

A card comprising a sheet material in which a card body and a removable pick for an instrument are formed on the card body ,
The pick is removable from the card body by at least one cut line defining an outer edge of the pick between the pick and the card body;
The sheet material is formed between the pick for at least one musical instrument and the card body so as to be adjacent to the cut line, and has at least one web connecting the pick and the card body,
The pick is removed from the card body by cutting the web, and the pick is disposed in the aperture formed in the sheet material when the pick is removed from the card body, and the inner edge of the aperture. The card is frictionally held on the card body by being inserted so that the outer edge of the pick comes into contact with the card . The card according to claim 1, wherein the sheet material is a flat member and is a substantially rigid plastic sheet material . The card according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a plurality of cut lines are formed by die cutting . Before carboxymethyl over preparative member has a first portion which can be separated and the second portion, each of these first and second portions, wherein supporting the pick The card according to any one of Items 1 to 3 . 5. The card according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of picks are formed on the sheet material , and the picks have substantially the same size and shape. The card according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a plurality of picks are formed on the sheet material, and the picks differ in at least one of size and shape . The card according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a hole for allowing the card body to be supported by another component . 8. The card of claim 7, wherein the hole has a break portion that is pre-formed in the card body or can be easily removed to expose the hole when desired by the user. 9. The card according to claim 1, wherein each pick is connected to the card body by a single web . The card according to claim 1, wherein the sheet material is elongated and supports a plurality of picks in a straight line . Before carboxymethyl over preparative material, plastic, laminated paper, and any one of the card of claims 1 to 10 is formed in a selected from the group consisting of a composite material material. The card according to claim 1, wherein the sheet material is flat . The plurality of picks, any one of the card of claims 1 graphic display is applied 12.

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