Patents Represented by Attorney Craig A. Simmerman
  • Patent number: 7687693
    Abstract: Composite or plastic molded articles used in a grand piano action. A piano action actuates in response to depression on a piano key to swing a hammer into a piano string. The articles are assembled to form a piano action with significantly less dynamic mass which is much more responsive to the touch. In addition, the new action provides the valuable collateral benefits of increased efficiency of manufacture and maintenance. The invention also provides the capability to achieve true half stroke design in both the sharp and white keys. Additionally, the application discloses a universal composite grand piano action that is capable of being installed into any brand of grand piano.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Inventors: Bruce Clark, Kevin Burke, Kurk Burgett