Patents by Inventor Christopher V. Parsons

Christopher V. Parsons 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: 7422564
    Abstract: A tactile rhythm generator for use by an athlete in training generally includes a signal generator for producing an electrical signal according to a desired timing scheme and a tactile transducer in electrical communication with the signal generator. The tactile transducer, which may take the form of a piezoelectric device, a buzzer, electrodes or any substantial equivalent, is adapted to impart a tactile sensation to the athlete in response to the generated electrical signal. A strap, which may be formed from an elastic material or a soft cloth material with hook and loop fasteners, is provided to secure the tactile transducer in place on the musician's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Solutions for Thought, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher V. Parsons, David M. Tumey
  • Patent number: 7390955
    Abstract: A metronome for use by a musician or group of musicians generally includes a signal generator for producing an electrical signal according to a desired timing scheme and one or more transducers in wireless communication with the signal generator. Each transducer, which may take the form of a piezoelectric device, a buzzer, electrodes or any substantial equivalent, is adapted to impart a sensation to the musician in response to the generated electrical signal. The wireless communication may be established with an infrared link or a radio frequency transmission system. The signal generator is under the centralized control of a conductor, bandleader, lead musician or music instructor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Solutions for Thought, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher V. Parsons, David M. Tumey
  • Patent number: 7304230
    Abstract: A multiple channel metronome for use by a plurality of musicians generally includes a signal generator for producing electrical signals according to desired timing schemes and a plurality of transducers in communication with the signal generator. Each transducer, which may take the form of a piezoelectric device, a buzzer, electrodes or any substantial equivalent, is adapted to impart a sensation to one of the musicians in response to one of the generated electrical signals. The communication may be established with hardwired connections, infrared links or a radio frequency transmission system. The signal generator is under the centralized control of a conductor, bandleader, lead musician or music instructor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Solutions for Thought, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher V. Parsons, David M. Tumey
  • Patent number: 7268290
    Abstract: A tactile metronome for use by a musician generally includes a signal generator for producing an electrical signal according to a desired timing scheme and a tactile transducer in electrical communication with the signal generator. The tactile transducer, which may take the form of a piezoelectric device, a buzzer, electrodes or any substantial equivalent, is adapted to impart a tactile sensation to the musician in response to the generated electrical signal. A strap, which may be formed from an elastic material or a soft cloth material with hook and loop fasteners, is provided to secure the tactile transducer in place on the musician's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Solutions for Thought, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher V. Parsons, David M. Tumey
  • Publication number: 20040100366
    Abstract: A tactile rhythm generator comprises a signal generator for producing an electrical signal according to a rhythmic pattern; a tactile transducer in electrical communication with the signal generator, the tactile transducer being adapted to produce a tactile stimuli according to the rhythmic pattern; and a fastener associated with the tactile transducer and adapted to securely affix the tactile transducer to a portion of the person's body. The tactile transducer may comprise a piezoelectric device, a buzzer, electrodes or any other substantially equivalent device. The fastener may comprise a strap, which may be adapted to integrally contain the signal generator and tactile transducer. A programming interface, such as a personal computer or keypad and display combination, is preferably provided for specifying the rhythmic pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventor: Christopher V. Parsons
  • Publication number: 20040099132
    Abstract: A tactile metronome for use by a musician generally comprises a signal generator for producing an electrical signal according to a desired timing scheme and a tactile transducer in electrical communication with the signal generator. The tactile transducer, which may comprise a piezoelectric device, a buzzer, electrodes or any substantial equivalent, is adapted to impart a tactile sensation to the musician in response to the generated electrical signal. A strap, which may comprise an elastic material or a soft cloth material with hook and loop fasteners, is preferably provided to secure the tactile transducer in place on the musician's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventor: Christopher V. Parsons