Patents by Inventor Mathew Strickland

Mathew Strickland 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).

  • Drum key
    Patent number: 11094301
    Abstract: A drum key is configured to turn a tension rod of a drum, where the tension rod is configured to tune the drum. The drum key comprises a first body having at least one recess shaped to receive the tension rod. The drum key comprises a second body configured to turn the drum key in response to receiving a force applied by a user. The drum key comprises a third body that defines a slot, where the slot is shaped to receive the tension rod. The drum key comprises a magnet located inside the slot defined by the third body and/or a magnet located inside the slot defined by the first, second, and third body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Inventor: Mathew Strickland
  • Drum key
    Publication number: 20200243054
    Abstract: A drum key is configured to turn a tension rod of a drum, where the tension rod is configured to tune the drum. The drum key comprises a first body having at least one recess shaped to receive the tension rod. The drum key comprises a second body configured to turn the drum key in response to receiving a force applied by a user. The drum key comprises a third body that defines a slot, where the slot is shaped to receive the tension rod. The drum key comprises a magnet located inside the slot defined by the third body and/or a magnet located inside the slot defined by the first, second, and third body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Mathew Strickland