Patents by Inventor Catherine E. Roe

Catherine E. Roe 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).

  • Patent number: 9805700
    Abstract: An apparatus for operating a tuba comprises a board facilitating mounting one or more foot pedal units. Each foot pedal unit is connected to at least one rotary valve of the tuba, and comprises a pedal mounted to a frame using a drive unit and a chain. The chain is configured to run over a pulley member and is coupled at top portion of the frame. Upon pressing the pedal in sync with air supplied at mouthpiece of the tuba by a user, the chain is pulled through the pulley member causing a mallet shaped shaft to move in upward or downward direction. The movement of the mallet shaped shaft is configured to control movement of a paddle of at least one rotary valve via a cable for enabling the user to play all chromatic notes available within the tuba's range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Inventor: Catherine E. Roe