Patents by Inventor David Allured

David Allured 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).

  • Electronic sensing system for a stringed and fretted musical instrument
    Patent number: 4653376
    Abstract: An electronic sensing system is disclosed for sensing fingering on a stringed and fretted musical instrument, such as a guitar, to produce therefrom electronic signals truly representative of the music created by the musical instrument. Sensing includes detection of the musical pitch created by each selected string and fret combination, as well as detection of the vibration state of the selected string and any pitch variations induced by the performer through string bending.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1987
    Inventors: David Allured, Leonard C. LaBanco