Patents Assigned to Probe Specialists, Inc.
  • Pick for stringed musical instruments
    Patent number: 7683245
    Abstract: A pick for strumming stringed musical instruments is provided, wherein some embodiments the strumming pick are fabricated from a compliant material. In other embodiments of the present invention, an ergonomically contoured depression is formed into the front side of the pick and means corresponding ergonomically contoured protrusion is formed upon the backside of the pick. Yet other embodiments combine the foregoing compliant aspect and the ergonomic aspects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Probe Specialists, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Judd
  • Drum cymbal washer
    Patent number: 7394009
    Abstract: A resilient washer design having an annulus body and a concentric sleeve extending from the annulus with a plurality of ribs extending from the sleeve. The washer may have an opposing sleeve extending from the opposite side of the annulus with a second plurality of ribs in staggered location to the first set of ribs. This staggered position allows the annulus to flex between the ribs on opposing sides and resist compression of the washer when pressure is applied axially.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Probe Specialists, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Thomas Judd