Patents by Inventor John Rabb

John Rabb 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: 6069308
    Abstract: A new musical instrument and method for playing the same is described. The invention adds to the design of the conventional drumstick a series of ridges that produce a new and unique sound when the ridges are dragged across another object. This object might be another drumstick, a drum rim, highhat or any other object. The invention includes a handle portion, a playing tip and a saw portion which is located between the handle portion and the playing tip. Alternating peaks and grooves form a series of ridges along the saw portion of the drumstick. The saw portion is dragged across another object to create a rasping sound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: H.B.R. Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: John Rabb
  • Patent number: 4733902
    Abstract: The improved insulative liner assembly is for use with jeep-type vehicles having canopy roofs and the like. The assembly includes a thermally insulated top panel of quilted cloth, or the like, preferably having a metallized heat reflective layer. The panel is adapted to fit below the vehicle roof canopy and contains hooks or the like to releasably secure it to the transverse roof beams in the vehicle. A pair of thermally insulated rear side panels are connected, preferably releasably by snaps, to the perimeter of the top panel, depend therefrom and bear bunge cords with s hooks or the like at their lower ends to releasably connected them to the interior rear side frame of the vehicle. A thermally insulated rear panel may be similarly connected to the rear of the top panel and bear bunge cords and hooks or the like to hold it in place against the rear interior of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1988
    Assignee: Derek Don Blatt
    Inventor: John Rabb