Patents by Inventor Alfred J. Dileone, Jr.

Alfred J. Dileone, Jr. 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).

  • Electric piano with adjustable pickup rail
    Patent number: 11475868
    Abstract: An electric piano is provided with a movable pickup rail to globally alter the harmonic and fundamental characteristics of the piano tone by manipulating the vertical position of the pickup rail relative to an array of tone producing elements. The apparatus permits global tone adjustment that can be locked in place or adjusted on the fly in a performance setting for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Vintage Vibe LLC
    Inventor: Alfred J. Dileone, Jr.
  • Adjustable capstan for an electric piano action
    Patent number: 11410635
    Abstract: An adjustable action for an electric piano is provided with a keystick having an adjustable bottom capstan at an end thereof opposite the key, which is adjustable so that the rest position of the hammer of each such key may be independently adjusted, and an adjustable top capstan and hammer jack on the top of the keystick, which may be adjusted so that the stop-lock (depressed key) position of the hammer of each such key may be independently adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Vintage Vibe LLC
    Inventor: Alfred J. Dileone, Jr.