Patents by Inventor John Eth

John Eth 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).

  • Patent number: 9396711
    Abstract: A musical instrument valve system is provided. The system includes a valve case having a main body, a top member and a bottom member. The main body includes at least one chamber. The top member includes at least one chamber corresponding to the inner chamber of the main body, the top member removably coupled to a top side of the main body. The bottom member includes a chamber corresponding to the chamber of the main body, the bottom member removably coupled to a bottom side of the main body. The system includes more than one valve operatively coupled to the top member and corresponding to the more than one chambers of the main body. The more than one valve is removed from the main body when removing the top member. The system also includes a quick release valve cap coupled to an existing valve casing of the musical instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Inventors: David John, John Eth
  • Publication number: 20160086587
    Abstract: A musical instrument valve system is provided. The system includes a valve case having a main body, a top member and a bottom member. The main body includes at least one chamber. The top member includes at least one chamber corresponding to the inner chamber of the main body, the top member removably coupled to a top side of the main body. The bottom member includes a chamber corresponding to the chamber of the main body, the bottom member removably coupled to a bottom side of the main body. The system includes more than one valve operatively coupled to the top member and corresponding to the more than one chambers of the main body. The more than one valve is removed from the main body when removing the top member. The system also includes a quick release valve cap coupled to an existing valve casing of the musical instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: David John, John Eth
  • Patent number: 7560631
    Abstract: A brass-wind musical instrument mouthpiece comprises: a cup comprising a rim and an inner rounded surface in communication with a bore in communication with a counter bore in communication with a backbore. An alternate embodiment comprises: a first portion comprising a cup in communication with a bore in communication with a counter bore and a first coupling portion; a second portion comprising a backbore and a second coupling portion; wherein the coupling portions are coupled together. A brass-wind musical instrument mouthpiece kit comprises: a plurality of first portions comprising first portions, in a variety of shapes and sizes, comprising a cup in communication with a bore in communication with a counter bore and a first coupling portion; a plurality of second portions, in a variety of shapes and sizes, comprising a backbore and a second coupling portion; and wherein any first portion may be coupled to any second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Inventors: David John, John Eth