Patents Assigned to Music Express, LLC
  • Dual-axis swivel speaker mount assembly
    Patent number: 12185042
    Abstract: A dual-axis swivel speaker mount assembly includes a base section for attachment to a supporting object, a central section, a speaker section for direct/indirect attachment to a speaker, a first pivot assembly pivotably connecting the base section and the central section, a second pivot assembly pivotably connecting the central section to the speaker section, and two to four securing assemblies for selectively securing the pivot assemblies against rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: MUSIC EXPRESS LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Dual-axis swivel speaker mount assembly and mounting kit
    Patent number: 11997452
    Abstract: A dual-axis swivel speaker mount assembly for mounting a speaker to a supporting object may include a base section for attachment to the supporting object, a central section, and a speaker section for attachment to the speaker; a first and second lockable pivot assemblies are provided for adjustably orienting the speaker section relative to the base section. An optional mounting plate may be employed to mount the speaker assembly in one of two orientations for convenience of mounting and adjusting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: MUSIC EXPRESS LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Boom stand
    Patent number: 11293586
    Abstract: A large boom stand having a base with adjustable wheels that can vary the foot print size of the boom stand. The boom stand allows for height changes using pneumatically assisted lifting mechanisms that facilitate the raising and lowering of the boom arm when carrying a heavy load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Music Express, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Adjustable joint for microphone
    Patent number: 10865937
    Abstract: A microphone stand is provided that includes a dual mic frame that carries a first microphone and a second microphone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: MUSIC EXPRESS, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Quick release connector
    Patent number: 9970591
    Abstract: A quick release connector is provided that uses a plurality of the ball bearings to engage shaft of a releasable member. The use of multiple ball bearings along different faces of a shaft of a releasable member minimizes vibrations and provides an improved quick release connector adapted for use with microphones, boom arms, ball joints and similar structures used with sound recording or photography equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: MUSIC EXPRESS, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Hershel Blankenship
  • Adjustable joint for microphone
    Patent number: 8894316
    Abstract: An adjustable joint for use with a microphone is provided that includes a ball and a stem connected to the ball. The ball is located within a ball housing that defines a slot that has a length that extends along a portion of a front side and an end of the ball housing. The maximum width of the slot at the end of the ball housing is different than the maximum width of the slot at the front side of the ball housing. The adjustable joint allows for reorientation of an attached microphone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Music Express, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Boom arm
    Patent number: D617781
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Music Express, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Equipment stand
    Patent number: D618222
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Music Express, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Tubular holder
    Patent number: D691800
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Music Express, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Speaker bracket
    Patent number: D969113
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Music Express, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Dual-axis swivel speaker mount assembly
    Patent number: D975068
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Music Express, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Holder for music accessories
    Patent number: D1015311
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Music Express LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Dual-axis swivel speaker mount
    Patent number: D1026871
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Music Express LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Dual-axis swivel speaker mount
    Patent number: D1026872
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Music Express LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Speaker mounting plate
    Patent number: D1030451
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: MUSIC EXPRESS LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Speaker mounting plate
    Patent number: D1034545
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Music Express LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Tripod for holding music accessories
    Patent number: D1068745
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: MUSIC EXPRESS LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship