Patents by Inventor Harada Minoru

Harada Minoru has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Electronic musical instrument having operator with selective control function
    Patent number: 5300729
    Abstract: An electronic musical instrument is provided with an operator and a function switch, adding to a controller having a shape similar to that of woodwind instrument and a tone source unit. The function switch selects a function such as a controll function of a musical tone parameter, or a musical play expression to be assigned to the operator such as a wheel switch or a foot switch. The operator performs the function assigned by the function switch during playing. Player can widen range of playing by selecting proper function and play effectively with the proper music play expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1994
    Assignee: Yamaha Corporation
    Inventors: Shoji Tokunaga, Harada Minoru