Patents by Inventor Edward Van Halen

Edward Van Halen 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).

  • Stringed instrument with adjustable string tension control
    Patent number: 7183475
    Abstract: A tension adjustment mechanism for a stringed musical instrument suitable for use on a tailpiece assembly comprises a pivoting member (such as a string receptor), an adjustable stop, and a lever handle engaged with the pivoting member. The pivoting member preferably has a post for securely receiving an end of a string and an elongate arm. Placement of the handle in a first position preferably causes the adjustable stop to engage and depress the elongate arm of the pivoting member, thereby increasing tension on the string. Placement of the handle in a second position preferably causes the adjustable stop to disengage the elongate arm of the pivoting member, thereby allowing the pivoting member to return to its original position, and decreasing tension on the string. A fine tuning adjustment may be included in the tailpiece assembly. The adjustable stop and/or fine tuning adjustment may comprise adjustable screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: E.L.V.H., Inc.
    Inventor: Edward Van Halen
  • Stringed instrument with adjustable string tension control
    Patent number: 6933429
    Abstract: A tension adjustment mechanism for a stringed musical instrument suitable for use on a tailpiece assembly comprises a pivoting member (such as a string receptor), an adjustable stop, and a lever handle engaged with the pivoting member. The pivoting member preferably has a post for securely receiving an end of a string and an elongate arm. Placement of the handle in a first position preferably causes the adjustable stop to engage and depress the elongate arm of the pivoting member, thereby increasing tension on the string. Placement of the handle in a second position preferably causes the adjustable stop to disengage the elongate arm of the pivoting member, thereby allowing the pivoting member to return to its original position, and decreasing tension on the string. A fine tuning adjustment may be included in the tailpiece assembly. The adjustable stop and/or fine tuning adjustment may comprise adjustable screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: E.L.V.H., Inc.
    Inventor: Edward Van Halen
  • Stringed instrument with adjustable string tension control
    Publication number: 20040159203
    Abstract: A tension adjustment mechanism for a stringed musical instrument suitable for use on a tailpiece assembly comprises a pivoting member (such as a string receptor), an adjustable stop, and a lever handle engaged with the pivoting member. The pivoting member preferably has a post for securely receiving an end of a string and an elongate arm. Placement of the handle in a first position preferably causes the adjustable stop to engage and depress the elongate arm of the pivoting member, thereby increasing tension on the string. Placement of the handle in a second position preferably causes the adjustable stop to disengage the elongate arm of the pivoting member, thereby allowing the pivoting member to return to its original position, and decreasing tension on the string. A fine tuning adjustment may be included in the tailpiece assembly. The adjustable stop and/or fine tuning adjustment may comprise adjustable screws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Applicant: E.L.V.H., INC.
    Inventor: Edward Van Halen
  • Guitar peghead
    Patent number: D388117
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignee: Edward Van Halen
    Inventors: Edward Van Halen, Hartley D. Peavey, Jim DeCola