Patents by Inventor Jerome B. Little

Jerome B. Little 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).

  • Ergonomic string instrument
    Patent number: 6034308
    Abstract: The invention is an ergonomically constructed string instrument which is achieved by rotating both the nut and the bridge about a longitudinal axis in the direction from which the player's hand approaches, to the degree which is predetermined to accommodate a particular player. The invention addresses the high incidence of overuse or repetitive strain injuries suffered by players due to extreme wrist flexion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Hampshire College
    Inventor: Jerome B. Little