Post by RobertW on Oct 20, 2016 20:17:03 GMT -5
I've noticed that the operation of the Fender Smart capos is VERY similar to the Thalia.
..touch end to release, touch heel to clamp. Looking more closely there are other similarities.
The fretboard pad design is also similar, both having a tail to protect side of neck. The Thalia pads snap into place, the Fender pads are held in place by a single pin centred on pad so it can rock.
The Thalia has 3 moving parts while Fender has just 2. It is the design point of the Fender axial spring moving in slot that eliminates the 3rd lever that Thalia requires.
Did the Fender German engineers copy elements of Thalia, or is there prior art.
..touch end to release, touch heel to clamp. Looking more closely there are other similarities.
The fretboard pad design is also similar, both having a tail to protect side of neck. The Thalia pads snap into place, the Fender pads are held in place by a single pin centred on pad so it can rock.
The Thalia has 3 moving parts while Fender has just 2. It is the design point of the Fender axial spring moving in slot that eliminates the 3rd lever that Thalia requires.
Did the Fender German engineers copy elements of Thalia, or is there prior art.
