ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 31 -- United States Patent no. 12,592,213, issued on March 31.

"Tap guitar pick" was invented by Michael Leneman (Los Angeles).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A guitar pick includes a cylinder band having a first open end and a second open end for insertion of a fingertip therethrough. A plectrum is disposed on the band having a generally triangular or teardrop configuration with a string engaging tip. A thumb rest on a top surface of the plectrum enables the user to pick the strings of an instrument or move the guitar pick along a length of the user's finger for a variety of playing styles."

The patent was filed on May 19, 2023, under Application No. 18/199,789.

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