Patents by Inventor Billy Steven Banks

Billy Steven Banks 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).

  • Microphone mounting system for acoustic stringed instruments
    Patent number: 7844069
    Abstract: A microphone mounting system for an acoustic, stringed instrument that places the microphone in sufficient proximity to the instrument sound hole to capture the warmth and tone of the instrument while assisting in feedback control, and without altering or damaging the finish or structure of the instrument. The system includes a grip, such as a corrugated plastic tube, attached to a microphone and wedged into the instrument sound bole to be held in place through frictional engagement. The microphone is connected to an instrument cable coupler, clamped to the side of the instrument, which is then connected to a sound amplification system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventor: Billy Steven Banks
  • MICROPHONE MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR ACOUSTIC STRINGED INSTRUMENTS
    Publication number: 20080253599
    Abstract: A microphone mounting system for an acoustic, stringed instrument that provides means for microphone placement in sufficient proximity to the instrument sound hole to capture the warmth and tone of the instrument while assisting in feedback control, and without altering or damaging the finish or structure of the instrument. The system includes a grip, such as a corrugated plastic tube, attached to a microphone and wedged into the instrument sound hole to be held in place through frictional engagement. The microphone is connected to an instrument cable coupler, clamped to the side of the instrument, which is then connected to a sound amplification system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: Billy Steven Banks