Patents by Inventor Fred Michelau

Fred Michelau 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).

  • Patent number: 5619001
    Abstract: A holder adapted to be worn by a musician and adapted for supporting a harp to permit hands-free playing of the harp. The holder includes a supporting section comprising a pair of arms adapted for positioning in front of and at opposite sides of the musician's face. A harp supporting member extends between the outer ends of the arms and is adapted to support the harp adjacent the musician's mouth. A shoulder-engaging section is pivotally attached at the opposite ends of these arms and a first adjusting means enables adjustment of the relative positions of the outer end and the opposite end of each arm. A second adjusting means enables adjustment of the position of the shoulder-engaging section relative to the position of the opposite ends of the supporting section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1997
    Assignee: Blues Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Pasin, Fred Michelau