Patents by Inventor Gary Messisco

Gary Messisco 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).

  • Vibration-dampening musical performance riser
    Patent number: 8875837
    Abstract: A musical performance riser having an interior area and a rigid block made from multiple layers of foam material of varying densities incorporated within that area. The block further includes a number of holes or chambers to trap sound. When the riser is used in performances, sound waves created by the object placed on the riser are reduced or dissipated as they travel down the block through the foam layers and chambers with the result being reduced acoustic interference and a better listening experience for the audience. The riser also includes specialized removable casters supported against rubber isolation feet that further serve to reduce the unwanted interference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas Moore, Charles Nelson, Gary Messisco
  • VIBRATION-DAMPENING MUSICAL PERFORMANCE RISER
    Publication number: 20140138180
    Abstract: A musical performance riser having an interior area and a rigid block made from multiple layers of foam material of varying densities incorporated within that area. The block further includes a number of holes or chambers to trap sound. When the riser is used in performances, sound waves created by the object placed on the riser are reduced or dissipated as they travel down the block through the foam layers and chambers with the result being reduced acoustic interference and a better listening experience for the audience. The riser also includes specialized removable casters supported against rubber isolation feet that further serve to reduce the unwanted interference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Rain/Moore Company, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Moore, Charles Nelson, Gary Messisco