Guitar Pick Ring Holder With Flexible Tether for Pick Retention

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Solution Overview

Problem

Guitarists frequently drop their picks during play, regardless of skill level, leading to inconvenience and the need for multiple picks on hand.

Innovation Solution

A ring holder system comprising a ring, a guitar pick, and a chain or flexible material that attaches the pick to the user's finger, preventing it from falling and allowing easy retrieval.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the guitar pick is held freely in the hand, then the user can easily manipulate and release the pick for strumming, but the pick may be dropped or lost during play

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepick retentionVSAvoidpick manipulation

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

A chain serves as an intermediary element connecting the guitar pick to the ring on the user's finger. This intermediary allows the pick to be securely retained while still enabling easy manipulation and release for strumming, as the chain provides flexibility and movement freedom.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system divides the pick-retention function into separate components: a ring worn on the finger, a chain connecting the ring to the pick, and the pick itself. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally while maintaining overall system flexibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If multiple picks are carried on the user, then the user has backup picks available, but this increases the quantity of items to manage and potential loss

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepick availabilityVSAvoidnumber of picks

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The ring and chain system provides self-service pick retention, eliminating the need to carry multiple loose picks. The secure attachment mechanism ensures the single pick remains reliably available throughout play without requiring backup items.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If the pick is attached rigidly to the finger, then the pick cannot be dropped, but the user cannot release the pick for finger strumming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepick retentionVSAvoidstrumming flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The chain provides dynamic connectivity between the ring and pick, allowing the system to adapt between two states: securely retained during normal play and easily releasable for finger strumming. The flexible chain enables movement and intentional release while preventing accidental drops.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20260065880A1Ring Holder for a Guitar Pick

Publication Date: 2026.03.05 PLOTZKE DOUGLAS HENRY

AI summary

The present invention is a ring holder for a guitar pick, comprising a flexible ring, an anchor with a hole, and a chain, rope, or string connecting the ring to a guitar pick. The ring is made from materials such as silicone and is available in various sizes to ensure a comfortable fit for different users. The guitar pick includes a hole near the top, allowing it to be connected to the ring via the chain, rope, or string. This prevents the pick from being dropped while in use and allows the user to easily switch between strumming with the pick and strumming with fingers.