Patents by Inventor Billy D. Garrett

Billy D. Garrett 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).

  • Musical instrument pick with multiple playing surfaces
    Patent number: 5419228
    Abstract: A musical instrument pick including a metal bar extending along the top of a conventionally shaped pick body. At one end of the metal bar, there is a rounded bevelled end which is used by holding the pick upside down at an angle of 45.degree.. The bevelled end is used to perform arpeggio sweeps. At the opposite end of the metal bar, a tapered surface terminating in a point is provided for fast picking. On lateral surfaces of the metal bar are provided grooves for receiving the thumb and forefinger, respectively, of the user. The top edge of the metal bar is rounded useful to perform "slide" and "finger tapping" techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1995
    Inventors: Billy D. Garrett, Sandra S. Garrett