Patents by Inventor Craig Small

Craig Small 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).

  • String instrument with protective string cap assemblies
    Publication number: 20050284280
    Abstract: A string instrument including a body; a headstock; a neck extending between the body and the headstock; a plurality of tuning mechanisms retained by the headstock and each having a stem with a tuning end and a connection end; and a plurality of connectors each connecting a different pair of covers. Also included are a plurality of strings each having one end connected to the body and an opposite end connected to a different connection end; and a cover covering each connection end and shaped and arranged to prevent physical access to the opposite end connected thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Izen, Bernard Chiu, Craig Small
  • Stringed instrument with tonal control
    Publication number: 20050076775
    Abstract: A stringed instrument including a body having a top surface defining a picking area; a bridge supported by the top surface at one end of the picking area; a neck extending from the body at an opposite end of the picking area; and a plurality of strings extending in substantially parallel paths over the picking area. Each pickup is disposed under a different associated one of the strings and a support mechanism mounted on the top surface and adapted to accommodate movement of each pickup in a path within the picking area and parallel to its associated string.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Inventor: Craig Small
  • Mechanism for supporting musical instruments
    Patent number: 6653540
    Abstract: A support mechanism adapted for connection to a stand member, and for holding an instrument support arm in a desired position relative to the stand member, includes a receiving member adapted with a first receiving feature for receiving the stand member. A first receiving feature is a through hole adapted for variable positioning along the stand member. The receiving member is further adapted with a second receiving feature for receiving a ball member to form a ball joint. The ball member includes a third receiving feature for receiving the support arm. The third receiving feature is a through hole adapted for variable positioning along the support arm. The stand member and support arm are cooperatively connected through the ball joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: First Act, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Izen, Craig Small, Alexander Webb, William Hester, Joseph Paul
  • Windowed display carton
    Publication number: 20030192795
    Abstract: A windowed carton for use during retail sale and including a transparent internal tray for containing, positioning and displaying a product. The tray is adapted with integral support members for providing strength and rigidity to the carton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: First Act, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Izen, Craig Small, Alexander Webb
  • Mechanism for supporting musical instruments
    Publication number: 20030140766
    Abstract: A support mechanism adapted for connection to a stand member, and for holding an instrument support arm in a desired position relative to the stand member, includes a receiving member adapted with a first receiving feature for receiving the stand member. A first receiving feature is a through hole adapted for variable positioning along the stand member. The receiving member is further adapted with a second receiving feature for receiving a ball member to form a ball joint. The ball member includes a third receiving feature for receiving the support arm. The third receiving feature is a through hole adapted for variable positioning along the support arm. The stand member and support arm are cooperatively connected through the ball joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Applicant: First Act. Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Izen, Craig Small, Alexander Webb, William Hester, Joseph Paul
  • Tambourine stick
    Patent number: D473259
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: First Act, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Izen, Craig Small, Alexander Webb
  • Wooden kazoo
    Patent number: D473598
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: First Act, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Izen, Craig Small
  • Headstock
    Patent number: D475081
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: First Act, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Izen, Craig Small, Alexander Webb
  • Flute case
    Patent number: D482519
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: First Act, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Izen, William D. Hester, Craig Small
  • Clarinet case
    Patent number: D482520
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: First Act, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Izen, William D. Hester, Craig Small
  • Trumpet case
    Patent number: D482862
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: First Act, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Izen, William D. Hester, Craig Small
  • Guitar case
    Patent number: D487627
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: First Act, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Izen, Craig Small, Alexander Webb
  • Flute case
    Patent number: D488920
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: First Act, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Izen, William D. Hester, Craig Small
  • Trumpet case
    Patent number: D489172
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: First Act, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Izen, William D. Hester, Craig Small
  • Clarinet case
    Patent number: D489527
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: First Act, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Izen, William D. Hester, Craig Small
  • Guitar strap packaging
    Patent number: D493715
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: First Act, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Izen, Craig A. Small
  • Guitar body
    Patent number: D496388
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: First Act, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly M. Butler, Craig A. Small