Patents by Inventor Joseph Tafolla

Joseph Tafolla 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).

  • Publication number: 20070199426
    Abstract: A musical instrument strap assembly includes a musical instrument strap having ends configured to attach to a musical instrument. An accessory is attached to the musical instrument strap. In some arrangements, the accessory is configured to hold a lighter. In some arrangements, the accessory is a bottle opener. In some arrangements, the accessory is configured to hold a drink container. In some arrangements, the accessory is a receptacle configured to hold one or more items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventor: Joseph Tafolla
  • Patent number: 7205467
    Abstract: A musical instrument strap assembly includes a musical instrument strap having ends configured to attach to a musical instrument. An accessory is attached to the musical instrument strap. In some arrangements, the accessory is configured to hold a lighter. In some arrangements, the accessory is a bottle opener. In some arrangements, the accessory is configured to hold a drink container. In some arrangements, the accessory is a receptacle configured to hold one or more items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Inventors: Joseph A. Tafolla, Jameson Laialoha Mathis
  • Publication number: 20060150798
    Abstract: A musical instrument strap assembly includes a musical instrument strap having ends configured to attach to a musical instrument. An accessory is attached to the musical instrument strap. In some arrangements, the accessory is configured to hold a lighter. In some arrangements, the accessory is a bottle opener. In some arrangements, the accessory is configured to hold a drink container. In some arrangements, the accessory is a receptacle configured to hold one or more items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventor: Joseph Tafolla