ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30 -- United States Patent no. 12,749,410, issued on Sept. 29.
"Hand-1 finger training device" was invented by Robert A. Jones (Canton, Mich.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "This invention allows a person to train a strumming and picking with a small compact device usable in situations where a guitar is not practical. Multiple string features are attached to a base feature and spaced to allow a user's fingers or plectrum to engage and release in a manner similar with a guitar or stringed instrument. Device is a simplified interface to avoid mechanically tuned strings and allow practice of rhythm techniques. A user connection feature allows the device to be held relative ...