Patents by Inventor Drew Anthony Barron

Drew Anthony Barron 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 changing tool with a quick connector assembly and worm gear string cutter
    Patent number: 8710340
    Abstract: A string changing device is disclosed. The device comprises an elongated socket that surrounds the tuner button of the instrument. A lever extends from the socket and is attached to a handle. The handle and lever combine as a crank to tension the strings to approximate pitch. The handle has a worm-gear cutter embodied within it. The handle is attached to the lever with a rotatable hinge that enables the handle to function as a winder when aligned axially. It also prevents the cutter body from turning during the cutting operation when aligned off axis. The quick release assembly is mounted on the lever in the preferred embodiment and is removed during winding and cutting operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Drew Anthony Barron
  • String changing tool with a quick connector assembly
    Publication number: 20110017047
    Abstract: A string changing device is disclosed. The device comprises an elongated socket that surrounds the tuner button of the instrument. A lever extends from the socket and is attached to a handle. The handle and lever combine as a crank to tension the strings to approximate pitch. The handle has a worm-gear cutter embodied within it. The handle is attached to the lever with a rotatable hinge that enables the handle to function as a winder when aligned axially. It also prevents the cutter body from turning during the cutting operation when aligned off axis. The quick release assembly is mounted on the lever in the preferred embodiment and is removed during winding and cutting operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventor: Drew Anthony Barron