Pick holders

Abstract

Picks are essential tools for musicians who play stringed instruments such as guitar, mandolin, or bass. Due to their small size, they tend to be easily lost or difficult to find when needed. Current storage solutions for picks often involve bulky containers or special bags that are not always convenient to carry and often do not allow quick access to the picks. The technical problem addressed by the present invention is therefore to develop a holder that is compact and easily accessible for securely storing picks and keeping them within easy reach of the musician. The present invention relates to a plectrum holder specifically designed to securely and readily attach plectrums to metallic and magnetic surfaces, particularly mobile devices such as smartphones. The holder is characterized by a compact and flat design, which facilitates carrying. The magnetic attachment is achieved by integrated magnets (5) in combination with elastomer feet (4), which provide additional holding force through increased friction. Slotted recesses (7) in the base body (1) allow plectrums (3) of varying thicknesses and shapes to be inserted. The elastomer inserts (2) create a shoulder (15) that securely fixes the plectrum (3) between the clamping point of the base body (11) and the clamping point of the elastomer insert (10). The flexibility of the elastomer inserts (2) allows for a reliable range of plectrum thicknesses. This innovative solution makes it easier for musicians to always have their picks at hand without losing them, and represents a practical alternative to existing storage methods.

Description

[0001] Picks are essential tools for musicians who play stringed instruments such as guitar, mandolin, or bass. However, due to their small size, picks are often lost or difficult to find when needed. Current solutions for storing picks often involve bulky containers or special bags that are not always convenient to carry and often don't allow for quick access to the picks.

[0002] Therefore, there is a need for a holder that is compact, easily accessible and secure for storing picks and keeping them in close proximity to the musician.

[0003] The following publications are known to be state of the art: D1: CN 2 04 032 592 U () D2: US 10 043 495 B1 D3: US 7 626 103 B1

[0004] These publications each show individual features, but do not contain a combination of all the characterizing features of the present invention.

[0005] The present invention provides an innovative plectrum holder characterized by a particularly slim design and magnetic attachment to metallic and magnetic surfaces, such as smartphones. The plectrum holder is designed to securely hold plectrums of various thicknesses and shapes while allowing quick access to them. Features of the invention 1. Magnetic Attachment: The pick holder (12) contains powerful magnets (5) that allow it to be securely attached to metallic and magnetic surfaces, such as smartphones with integrated or added metal or magnetic rings. The magnet ensures a stable hold on the surface and keeps the holder in place even with movement or vibration. 2. Enhanced adhesive force through elastomer feet (4): In addition to magnetic attachment, the pick holder (12) is equipped with elastomer feet (4). These feet increase the frictional force between the pick holder (12) and the mounting surface, thus ensuring additional stability. This combination of magnetic adhesion and frictional force ensures that the holder does not slip, even during strong movement or vibration. 3. Slot-like recess (7) for receiving plectrums (3): The plectrum holder (12) contains several narrow, slot-like recesses (7) into which plectrums (3) of different thicknesses can be inserted. These are designed to accommodate a variety of plectrum types without them falling out or shifting. 4. Elastomer inserts (2) for a secure hold: To ensure that the picks are held securely in the slot-like recesses (7) regardless of their thickness, the pick holder (12) is equipped with elastomer inserts (2). These adapt to the thickness of the respective pick and create a clamping effect (10;11) that prevents the picks from accidentally falling out. This allows the pick holder to securely hold picks from different manufacturers and of different thicknesses. 5. Slim design for maximum mobility: A key feature of the plectrum holder according to the invention is its extremely slim design. The compact arrangement of the plectrums in the slot-like recesses (7) keeps the plectrum holder (12) flat and lightweight, which significantly facilitates carrying it in trouser pockets, guitar cases, or handbags. This slim design is particularly well-suited for keeping the holder readily accessible at all times, especially when used with a smartphone. Advantages of the invention • Easy to carry: Thanks to the magnetic attachment, the pick holder can be easily attached to mobile devices that the user carries with them anyway. This significantly reduces the risk of losing picks. • Secure hold for picks: The elastomer inserts, which are fixed to the recessed base surfaces, offer a flexible clamping mechanism, so that picks of different thicknesses and manufacturers are held securely. • Increased stability: The combination of magnetic force and elastomer feet ensures a secure attachment that does not weaken even when the holder is subjected to vibrations or movements. • Compact design: The slim design of the plectrum holder minimizes the space required and allows the user to take the holder anywhere without it being a nuisance. Description of the drawings 1. Fig. Figure 1: Shows a perspective view of the front of the plectrum holder according to the preferred embodiment of the invention. 2. Fig. 2: Is a perspective exploded view of the in Fig. 1. Plectrum holder shown. 3. Fig. Figure 3: Shows a perspective view of the back of the plectrum holder according to the preferred embodiment of the invention. 4. Fig. 4: Is a perspective exploded view of the in Fig. 3 illustrated plectrum holders. 5. Fig. 5: Shows a front view of the plectrum holder. 6. Fig. 6: Shows a rear view of the plectrum holder. 7. Fig. 7: Shows the left and right side view of the plectrum holder. 8. Fig. Figure 8: Shows a front view of the pick holder without any picks inserted. 9. Fig. 9: Shows a rear view of the plectrum holder without rubber feet and magnets. 10. Fig. 10: Shows the left and right side view of the plectrum holder without plectrums inserted. 11. Fig. 11: Shows a front view of the plectrum holder with the slot-shaped recesses for inserting the plectrums. 12. Fig. 12: Shows a sectional view of the plectrum holder, illustrating the clamping principle of the holder.

[0006] The following refers to the drawings Fig. Reference is made to Figures 1-12. The plectrum holder (12) for receiving plectrums (3) according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a base body (1), several elastomer inserts (2) which are attached to a recessed base body surface (6) by means of an adhesive bond, and plectrums (3) of different thicknesses, which are each inserted into the slot-shaped recesses (7). Elastomer feet (4) are also fitted into a recessed base body surface (9) and fixed by means of an adhesive bond. Several magnets (5) are fixed in a recessed base body surface (8) to ensure stable adhesion to metallic and magnetic surfaces.

[0007] The base body features recessed markings (13) that differentiate the slot-shaped recesses (7) into categories corresponding to the plectrum thicknesses to be carried. Marking I allows for a plectrum thickness range of 0.4 to 0.6 mm, marking II from 0.6 to 0.9 mm, and marking III from 0.9 to 1.2 mm. The height of the horizontal slot-shaped recesses (7), which can be adjusted at any time, determines the appropriate plectrum thickness.

[0008] The elastomer insert (2) ensures that the picks in the various categories are held securely. In its installed position, the insert forms a shoulder (15) that creates a clamping effect when the pick is inserted into the slotted recesses. The picks are fixed between the clamping point of the elastomer insert (10) and the clamping point of the base body (11). The flexibility of the elastomer insert (2) allows for the secure holding of picks of varying thicknesses.

[0009] A recess (14) on the elastomer insert (2) further facilitates gripping and removing the picks.

Claims

[1] Plectrum holder (12) comprising a base body (1) having at least one slot-shaped recess (7) for receiving plectrums (3); at least one recessed base body surface (8) to which magnets (5) are attached; one or more further recessed base body surfaces (9) on which elastomer feet (4) are attached; one or more recessed base body surfaces (6) on which elastomer inserts (2) are fixed; and one or more markings (13) for identifying and categorizing the slot-shaped recesses. [2] Plectrum holder (12) according to claim 1, characterized byone or more elastomer inserts (2) which are attached to the recessed base body surface (6) and have a shoulder (15); this shoulder (15) ensures that the plectra (3) are fixed in the at least one slot-shaped recess (7) between a clamping point of the elastomer insert (10) and a clamping point of the base body (11); the shoulder (15) ensures a secure fixation of the plectra (3), even with different thicknesses and shapes, and prevents the plectra (3) from slipping out by means of increased friction. [3] Plectrum holder (12) according to claim 1, characterized by several slot-shaped recesses (7) of different dimensions to accommodate plectra (3) of different thicknesses, each of the several recesses (7) being uniquely identified by a specific marking (13) in the base body (1). [4] Plectrum holder (12) according to claim 1, characterized byan elastomer insert (2) which has a cutout (14) which makes it easier to remove the plectrums (3) from the plectrum holder (12). [5] Plectrum holder (12) according to claim 1, characterized by the elastomer feet (4) which are fixed in one or more further recessed base body surfaces (9) by means of an adhesive connection, wherein these elastomer feet (4) generate an increased frictional force in addition to the magnets (5) and thereby improve the stability of the fastening on surfaces.

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