Patents by Inventor John Russell ALFORD

John Russell ALFORD 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).

  • Musical instrument pitch changer
    Patent number: 10741151
    Abstract: A musical instrument pitch changing apparatus for a musical instrument having at least a first and second string is disclosed. The apparatus includes a bender lever pivotally secured to the musical instrument, a rocker arm pivotally secured to the instrument with a bender saddle for varying the tension in the first string in response to movement of the bender lever between the first and second positions. A mount secures the rocker arm and bender saddle to the first selected string in a first bending configuration or to the second selected string in a second bending configuration. The rocker arm and bender saddle is movable between the first selected string and the second selected string of the musical instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph Glaser, II, John Russell Alford
  • MUSICAL INSTRUMENT PITCH CHANGER
    Publication number: 20190362695
    Abstract: A musical instrument pitch changing apparatus for a musical instrument having at least a first and second string is disclosed. The apparatus includes a bender lever pivotally secured to the musical instrument, a rocker arm pivotally secured to the instrument with a bender saddle for varying the tension in the first string in response to movement of the bender lever between the first and second positions. A mount secures the rocker arm and bender saddle to the first selected string in a first bending configuration or to the second selected string in a second bending configuration. The rocker arm and bender saddle is movable between the first selected string and the second selected string of the musical instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: JOSEPH GLASER, II, JOHN RUSSELL ALFORD
  • Musical instrument pitch changer
    Patent number: 10192530
    Abstract: A musical instrument pitch changing apparatus for a musical instrument having at least a first and second string is disclosed. The apparatus includes a bender lever pivotally secured to the musical instrument, a rocker arm pivotally secured to the instrument for varying the tension in the first string in response to movement of the bender lever between the first and second positions. A rocker arm mount secures the rocker arm to the first selected string in a first bending configuration or to the second selected string in a second bending configuration. The rocker arm is movable between the first selected string and the second selected string of the musical instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph Glaser, II, John Russell Alford
  • MUSICAL INSTRUMENT PITCH CHANGER
    Publication number: 20180033413
    Abstract: A musical instrument pitch changing apparatus for a musical instrument having at least a first and second string is disclosed. The apparatus includes a bender lever pivotally secured to the musical instrument, a rocker arm pivotally secured to the instrument for varying the tension in the first string in response to movement of the bender lever between the first and second positions. A rocker arm mount secures the rocker arm to the first selected string in a first bending configuration or to the second selected string in a second bending configuration. The rocker arm is movable between the first selected string and the second selected string of the musical instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: JOSEPH GLASER, II, JOHN RUSSELL ALFORD
  • Musical instrument pitch changer
    Patent number: 9704458
    Abstract: A musical instrument pitch changing apparatus for a musical instrument having at least a first and second string is disclosed. The apparatus includes a bender lever pivotally secured to the musical instrument, a rocker arm pivotally secured to the instrument for varying the tension in the first string in response to movement of the bender lever between the first and second positions. A rocker arm mount secures the rocker arm to the first selected string in a first bending configuration or to the second selected string in a second bending configuration. The rocker arm is movable between the first selected string and the second selected string of the musical instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph Glaser, II, John Russell Alford
  • MUSICAL INSTRUMENT PITCH CHANGER
    Publication number: 20160351174
    Abstract: A musical instrument pitch changing apparatus for a musical instrument having at least a first and second string is disclosed. The apparatus includes a bender lever pivotally secured to the musical instrument, a rocker arm pivotally secured to the instrument for varying the tension in the first string in response to movement of the bender lever between the first and second positions. A rocker arm mount secures the rocker arm to the first selected string in a first bending configuration or to the second selected string in a second bending configuration. The rocker arm is movable between the first selected string and the second selected string of the musical instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: JOSEPH GLASER, II, JOHN RUSSELL ALFORD
  • Musical instrument pitch changer
    Patent number: 9412346
    Abstract: A musical instrument string bending apparatus for a musical instrument having at least a first and second string is disclosed. The bending apparatus includes a bender lever pivotally secured to the musical instrument, a rocker arm pivotally secured to the instrument for varying the tension in the first string in response to movement of the bender lever between the first and second positions. A rocker arm mount secures the rocker arm to the first selected string in a first bending configuration or to the second selected string in a second bending configuration. The rocker arm is movable between the first selected string and the second selected string of the musical instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph Glaser, II, John Russell Alford
  • MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STRING BENDER
    Publication number: 20140196590
    Abstract: A musical instrument string bending apparatus for a musical instrument having at least a first and second string is disclosed. The bending apparatus includes a bender lever pivotally secured to the musical instrument, a rocker arm pivotally secured to the instrument for varying the tension in the first string in response to movement of the bender lever between the first and second positions. A rocker arm mount secures the rocker arm to the first selected string in a first bending configuration or to the second selected string in a second bending configuration. The rocker arm is movable between the first selected string and the second selected string of the musical instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventors: Joseph Glaser, II, John Russell ALFORD