Patents by Inventor Hideo Kamimoto

Hideo Kamimoto 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).

  • Dead spot elimination apparatus for a stringed instrument
    Patent number: 10699679
    Abstract: A dead spot elimination apparatus for a stringed instrument utilizing a resonator having an adjustable frequency response via an elongated member. A weight body is mounted to the elongated member and an adjustable frequency damper is formed at the weight body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Inventor: Hideo Kamimoto
  • Wolf note elimination device for a stringed instrument
    Patent number: 8592668
    Abstract: A wolf note elimination device for a stringed instrument utilizing a base member which is attachable to the surface of the stringed instrument. An adjuster in the form of a plate slidingly mounts to the base. The slidable plate terminates on one end with two blades having weights. The blades are cantilevered from the base. The other end of the plate extends from the base and contacts an adjuster which exerts a force on the plate to effect sliding of the same relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Inventor: Hideo Kamimoto