Patents by Inventor James Maida

James Maida 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).

  • Pedal board connection system for musical instruments
    Patent number: 10170092
    Abstract: A musical instrument connection and extension system that easily and quickly connects back and front stage equipment, for example, musical amplification, effects pedals, rack mounted effects systems and components, wireless connectivity and power distribution for use with musical instruments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Inventors: Gerard Mayo, James Maida
  • PEDAL BOARD CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
    Publication number: 20180254030
    Abstract: A musical instrument connection and extension system that easily and quickly connects back and front stage equipment, for example, musical amplification, effects pedals, rack mounted effects systems and components, wireless connectivity and power distribution for use with musical instruments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Gerard Mayo, James Maida
  • Pedal board connection system for musical instruments
    Patent number: 9966053
    Abstract: A musical instrument connection and extension system that easily and quickly connects musical amplification, effects pedals, rack mounted effects systems and components, wireless connectivity and power distribution for use with musical instruments. Audio stage equipment multiplexing/demultiplexing system comprising: Front station (30), multi wire cable (101), back station (20). The invention concerns several options for the mechanical arrangements of plugs, connectors, aggregated cables, DC power, both in the front stage station and in the back station. On stage effect pedals, switches or foot-pedals are thus provided with DC power from the back stage station and can be connected more efficiently, reducing the number of external power supplies and cords.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Inventors: Gerard Mayo, James Maida
  • PEDAL BOARD CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
    Publication number: 20160293151
    Abstract: A musical instrument connection and extension system that easily and quickly connects musical amplification, effects pedals, rack mounted effects systems and components, wireless connectivity and power distribution for use with musical instruments. Audio stage equipment multiplexing/demultiplexing system comprising: Front station (30), multi wire cable (101), back station (20). The invention concerns several options for the mechanical arrangements of plugs, connectors, aggregated cables, DC power, both in the front stage station and in the back station. On stage effect pedals, switches or foot-pedals are thus provided with DC power from the back stage station and can be connected more efficiently, reducing the number of external power supplies and cords.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Gerard Mayo, James Maida