Patents by Inventor John Michael Kebrle

John Michael Kebrle 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: 11837202
    Abstract: Disclosed is a torsion based tremolo apparatus that includes a moving plate rotatably coupled to a mounting plate. A torsion device imparts torsional force to the moving plate relative to the mounting plate around an axis of rotation. The mounting plate is used to attach the tremolo apparatus to a guitar or other string musical instrument. Adjustable bridge clamps and tuning plates coupled to the moving plate may be used to set the tension on the instrument strings as desired. Rotation of the moving plate relative to the mounting plate alters the tension on the instrument strings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Inventor: John Michael Kebrle
  • Publication number: 20230230562
    Abstract: Disclosed is a locking nut assembly that includes a baseplate mounted on the head of a musical instrument, such as a guitar. The baseplate includes channels configured to receive strings of the musical instrument and at least one locking plate to secure the strings in the channels. A bracket couples a truss rod positioned in a neck of the musical instrument to the baseplate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventor: John Michael Kebrle
  • Patent number: 11663997
    Abstract: Disclosed is a locking nut assembly that includes a baseplate mounted on the head of a musical instrument, such as a guitar. The baseplate includes channels configured to receive strings of the musical instrument and at least one locking plate to secure the strings in the channels. A bracket couples a truss rod positioned in a neck of the musical instrument to the baseplate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Inventor: John Michael Kebrle
  • Publication number: 20220343881
    Abstract: Disclosed is a torsion based tremolo apparatus that uses a cylinder assembly to rotate part of the tremolo apparatus relative to a baseplate. The baseplate is used to mount the tremolo apparatus to a musical instrument, such as a guitar. A bridge string support assembly is coupled to the baseplate and, combined with a string holder, supports a string of the musical instrument. A torsion device is positioned to impart torsional force on the cylinder assembly relative to the baseplate. The string holder is coupled to the cylinder assembly and rotates when the cylinder assembly is rotated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventor: John Michael Kebrle
  • Patent number: 11437003
    Abstract: Disclosed is a torsion based tremolo apparatus that uses a cylinder assembly to rotate part of the tremolo apparatus relative to a baseplate. The baseplate is used to mount the tremolo apparatus to a musical instrument, such as a guitar. A bridge string support assembly is coupled to the baseplate and, combined with a string holder, supports a string of the musical instrument. A torsion device is positioned to impart torsional force on the cylinder assembly relative to the baseplate. The string holder is coupled to the cylinder assembly and rotates when the cylinder assembly is rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Inventor: John Michael Kebrle
  • Publication number: 20220230605
    Abstract: Disclosed is a torsion based tremolo apparatus that includes a moving plate rotatably coupled to a mounting plate. A torsion device imparts torsional force to the moving plate relative to the mounting plate around an axis of rotation. The mounting plate is used to attach the tremolo apparatus to a guitar or other string musical instrument. Adjustable bridge clamps and tuning plates coupled to the moving plate may be used to set the tension on the instrument strings as desired. Rotation of the moving plate relative to the mounting plate alters the tension on the instrument strings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventor: John Michael Kebrle
  • Patent number: 11250822
    Abstract: Disclosed is a torsion based tremolo apparatus that includes a moving plate rotatably coupled to a mounting plate. A torsion device imparts torsional force to the moving plate relative to the mounting plate around an axis of rotation. The mounting plate is used to attach the tremolo apparatus to a guitar or other string musical instrument. Adjustable bridge clamps and tuning plates coupled to the moving plate may be used to set the tension on the instrument strings as desired. Rotation of the moving plate relative to the mounting plate alters the tension on the instrument strings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Inventor: John Michael Kebrle
  • Publication number: 20210272538
    Abstract: Disclosed is a locking nut assembly that includes a baseplate mounted on the head of a musical instrument, such as a guitar. The baseplate includes channels configured to receive strings of the musical instrument and at least one locking plate to secure the strings in the channels. A bracket couples a truss rod positioned in a neck of the musical instrument to the baseplate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventor: John Michael Kebrle
  • Publication number: 20210272540
    Abstract: Disclosed is a torsion based tremolo apparatus that uses a cylinder assembly to rotate part of the tremolo apparatus relative to a baseplate. The baseplate is used to mount the tremolo apparatus to a musical instrument, such as a guitar. A bridge string support assembly is coupled to the baseplate and, combined with a string holder, supports a string of the musical instrument. A torsion device is positioned to impart torsional force on the cylinder assembly relative to the baseplate. The string holder is coupled to the cylinder assembly and rotates when the cylinder assembly is rotated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventor: John Michael Kebrle
  • Publication number: 20210272539
    Abstract: Disclosed is a torsion based tremolo apparatus that includes a moving plate rotatably coupled to a mounting plate. A torsion device imparts torsional force to the moving plate relative to the mounting plate around an axis of rotation. The mounting plate is used to attach the tremolo apparatus to a guitar or other string musical instrument. Adjustable bridge clamps and tuning plates coupled to the moving plate may be used to set the tension on the instrument strings as desired. Rotation of the moving plate relative to the mounting plate alters the tension on the instrument strings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventor: John Michael Kebrle