Patents by Inventor Arthur J. Hightower

Arthur J. Hightower 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).

  • Portable stand for music instruments and method of using same
    Patent number: 9117425
    Abstract: An article for supporting a music instrument such as a conga drum is disclosed. The article is shaped for engagement with a lower rim of the drum and suspending the same at a relatively low height and first selected angle for optimal comfort, efficiency and drum performance, the article shape also being such that, upon positioning the article in an alternative position, and engagement with the lower rim, the drum is suspended at a relatively greater height and second selected angle for optimal comfort, efficiency and drum performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Inventor: Arthur J. Hightower