Patents by Inventor George Blanda

George Blanda 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).

  • FRET PRESS SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220383837
    Abstract: A fret press system can install one or more frets in grooves of a substrate with a press connected to a caul. The fret may be positioned atop the groove prior to contacting the fret with a caul by operating the press. The fret may initially be forced into the groove with the caul with a first pressure before an incorrect fret position in the groove is detected with a sensor connected to the press. The caul can then be adjusting to correct the sensed incorrect fret position and subsequently used to finish installing the fret in the groove prior to a position of the fret in the groove being confirmed with the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Eric Esparza, Ferenc Koszegfalvi, George Blanda
  • Solid body acoustic guitar
    Patent number: 7151210
    Abstract: A guitar body is formed of a generally solid material having a cavity formed therein and substantially lacking a soundboard. A soundboard is formed of a generally planar material attached to the solid material, so as to substantially cover the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Janes, Dan Smith, George Blanda
  • Guitar neck support rod
    Patent number: 6888055
    Abstract: A support rod has a core and has a composite material covering at least a portion of the core. The support rod is suitable for use in enhancing the rigidity of the neck of a musical instrument, such as a guitar. The support rod is also suitable for use in a wide variety of other applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Fender Musical Instruments
    Inventors: Dan Smith, George Blanda
  • Solid body acoustic guitar
    Publication number: 20040060417
    Abstract: A guitar body is formed of a generally solid material having a cavity formed therein and substantially lacking a soundboard. A soundboard is formed of a generally planar material attached to the solid material, so as to substantially cover the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Richard Janes, Dan Smith, George Blanda
  • Guitar neck support rod
    Publication number: 20040003700
    Abstract: A support rod has a core and has a composite material covering at least a portion of the core. The support rod is suitable for use in enhancing the rigidity of the neck of a musical instrument, such as a guitar. The support rod is also suitable for use in a wide variety of other applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventors: Dan Smith, George Blanda