Patents by Inventor Mark Ortega

Mark Ortega 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).

  • Drumhead quick disconnect
    Patent number: 6949702
    Abstract: A quick disconnect that enables a drummer to quickly remove and apply tension to a drumhead of a drum is provided. The disconnect is operable with many types of drums, such as a conga drum. The disconnect allows a drummer at the end of a playing session to quickly release tension from the drumhead and thereby preserve the head and the barrel portion of the drum. Further, when the drummer wants to use the drum again, the quick disconnect allows the drummer to quickly reapply tension to the drumhead, wherein the tension reapplied is substantially the same as the tension applied immediately prior to the previous release of the disconnect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Ortega, Robert W. Connors
  • Drumhead quick disconnect
    Publication number: 20050011338
    Abstract: A quick disconnect that enables a drummer to quickly remove and apply tension to a drumhead of a drum is provided. The disconnect is operable with many types of drums, such as a conga drum. The disconnect allows a drummer at the end of a playing session to quickly release tension from the drumhead and thereby preserve the head and the barrel portion of the drum. Further, when the drummer wants to use the drum again, the quick disconnect allows the drummer to quickly reapply tension to the drumhead, wherein the tension reapplied is substantially the same as the tension applied immediately prior to the previous release of the disconnect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Ortega, Robert Connors
  • Shade hat with ponytail port
    Patent number: D910282
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Inventor: Mark Ortega