Patents by Inventor Jan Anders Lindén

Jan Anders Lindén 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).

  • Stringed musical instrument
    Patent number: 7482519
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stringed musical instrument comprising a hollow body with a top having a first opening or openings, a bottom and sides, one or more strings held in tension over said body, a bridge supporting the strings and positioned on the top adjacent the first opening or openings, a diaphragm resonator provided inside the hollow body and connected to the top below and surrounding the first opening or openings, and at least one second opening. According to the invention the bridge is suspended to the body and connected to the diaphragm resonator such that the vibration of the strings passes through the bridge to the diaphragm resonator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Inventors: Jan Anders Lindén, Erkki Olavi Lindén
  • STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
    Publication number: 20080223192
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stringed musical instrument comprising a hollow body with a top having a first opening or openings, a bottom and sides, one or more strings held in tension over said body, a bridge supporting the strings and positioned on the top adjacent the first opening or openings, a diaphragm resonator provided inside the hollow body and connected to the top below and surrounding the first opening or openings, and at least one second opening. According to the invention the bridge is suspended to the body and connected to the diaphragm resonator such that the vibration of the strings passes through the bridge to the diaphragm resonator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Jan Anders Linden, Erkki Olavi Linden