Patents by Inventor Michael Leneman

Michael Leneman 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: 20240386869
    Abstract: A guitar pick includes a cylinder band having a first open end and a second open end for insertion of a fingertip therethrough. A plectrum is disposed on the band having a generally triangular or teardrop configuration with a string engaging tip. A thumb rest on a top surface of the plectrum enables the user to pick the strings of an instrument or move the guitar pick along a length of the user's finger for a variety of playing styles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventor: Michael Leneman
  • Patent number: 8664498
    Abstract: A hand-held guitar pick includes a distal end which is twisted at a compound angle with respect to the body of the pick so as to align the tip of the pick with the guitar strings. The compound angle comprises a rotation component in relation to a longitudinal axis and a bent component in relation to a lateral axis. The bend and rotation properly align the distal end of the hand-held pick to better engage a string on a guitar when used in a typical manner. One embodiment resembles a traditional triangular pick. Another embodiment includes a cylindrical, hollow body configured to be worn over a user's fingertip. The distal end comprises an arced bridge spanning edges of the cylindrical body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Leneman
  • Publication number: 20120260788
    Abstract: A hand-held guitar pick includes a distal end which is twisted at a compound angle with respect to the body of the pick so as to align the tip of the pick with the guitar strings. The compound angle comprises a rotation component in relation to a longitudinal axis and a bent component in relation to a lateral axis. The bend and rotation properly align the distal end of the hand-held pick to better engage a string on a guitar when used in a typical manner. One embodiment resembles a traditional triangular pick. Another embodiment includes a cylindrical, hollow body configured to be worn over a user's fingertip. The distal end comprises an arced bridge spanning edges of the cylindrical body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Leneman