Patent ID: 7390948
Filing Date: 2008-06-24
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
1. A capo for Dobro and slide guitars, and other raised-string instruments, comprising: a bar member having length defined by two ends, an upper surface, and a lower surface adapted for string contact; a sliding link member extending through a central bore in the bar member, the link member having an upper end positioned above the upper surface of the bar member and a lower end positioned below the lower surface of the bar member; a clamping member extending through a bore formed through the lower end of the link member, the clamping member having two opposing arms extending away from the link member, each arm terminating proximate to a respective end of the bar member; an adjustment arm pivotally coupled to the upper end of the link member, the adjustment arm having a first end with an adjustment mechanism that engages with the upper surface of the bar member, a second end pivotally coupled to a clamping lever; and wherein the clamping lever includes user-graspable portion and a corner spaced apart from the pivotal attachment to the link member, such that: