Patents by Inventor David E. Galatas

David E. Galatas 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).

  • Apparatus for tuning a musical instrument, and a related instrument
    Patent number: 8710338
    Abstract: An apparatus for tuning a stringed musical instrument is provided. The apparatus includes a saddle configured for receivably engaging one of the ends of the string, a fastener extending through a support and into the saddle, and a lug received by the fastener in abutting relationship to the support and configured for rotational movement about the fastener to translate the fastener and the saddle to alter the length of the string.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: David E. Galatas
  • Light, light fixture assembly, and patient module for use in a medical setting
    Patent number: 8641235
    Abstract: A patient module for use in a medical setting is provided. The patient module includes a patient seating assembly and at least one of a medical instrument for use in providing treatment to a patient. At least one member having an articulated joint is provided. The member has a first end configured for engagement with a structure and a second end configured for engagement with a light for illuminating a treatment area of the patient. A display screen is carried by the light for displaying images for viewing by the patient. The display screen may be integrally formed with the light within a housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Inventor: David E. Galatas
  • APPARATUS FOR TUNING A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT, AND A RELATED INSTRUMENT
    Publication number: 20130118335
    Abstract: An apparatus for tuning a stringed musical instrument is provided. The apparatus includes a saddle configured for receivably engaging one of the ends of the string, a fastener extending through a support and into the saddle, and a lug received by the fastener in abutting relationship to the support and configured for rotational movement about the fastener to translate the fastener and the saddle to alter the length of the string.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventor: David E. Galatas
  • LIGHT, LIGHT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY, AND PATIENT MODULE FOR USE IN A MEDICAL SETTING
    Publication number: 20130118503
    Abstract: A patient module for use in a medical setting is provided. The patient module includes a patient seating assembly and at least one of a medical instrument for use in providing treatment to a patient. At least one member having an articulated joint is provided. The member has a first end configured for engagement with a structure and a second end configured for engagement with a light for illuminating a treatment area of the patient. A display screen is carried by the light for displaying images for viewing by the patient. The display screen may be integrally formed with the light within a housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventor: David E. Galatas