Patents by Inventor John Kavanaugh

John Kavanaugh 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).

  • Banjo pick-up system
    Patent number: 7115809
    Abstract: A banjo having an improved pick-up system includes at least one pick-up mounted on or near the banjo head. In one embodiment, a plurality of holes are formed in the banjo head so that metallic heads of a pick-up system can extend therethrough while causing minimal distortion to the innate sound produced by the banjo. Yet, at the same time, the pick-up allows the user to manipulate, through electromagnetic amplification, the sound retrieved by the pick-up. Additionally, a preamplifier may be used in connection with the pick-up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Inventor: John Kavanaugh
  • Banjo pick-up system
    Publication number: 20050028669
    Abstract: A banjo having an improved pick-up system includes at least one pick-up mounted on or near the banjo head. In one embodiment, a plurality of holes are formed in the banjo head so that metallic heads of a pick-up system can extend therethrough while causing minimal distortion to the innate sound produced by the banjo. Yet, at the same time, the pick-up allows the user to manipulate, through electromagnetic amplification, the sound retrieved by the pick-up. Additionally, a preamplifier may be used in connection with the pick-up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventor: John Kavanaugh