Patents by Inventor Michael Van Dyk

Michael Van Dyk 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).

  • Magnetic return pedal for percussion instruments
    Patent number: 9099060
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for a musical percussion instrument foot pedal that uses a pair of high gauss rated magnets, one under the foot pedal and one on the base below the foot pedal the magnets aligned for magnetic repulsion. The magnetic repulsion between the magnets return the pedal to its original position after having been depressed. An inclined magnet support on the base may allow stacking magnets, raising and lowering the height of the base magnet, or sliding the base magnet into greater and lesser alignment with the pedal magnet. The present invention also contains a pair of side plate assemblies that contain magnets on opposing ends and are aligned for magnetic repulsion in for aiding cam movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Van Dyk
  • MAGNETIC RETURN PEDAL FOR PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS
    Publication number: 20130291706
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for a musical percussion instrument foot pedal that uses a pair of high gauss rated magnets, one under the foot pedal and one on the base below the foot pedal the magnets aligned for magnetic repulsion. The magnetic repulsion between the magnets return the pedal to its original position after having been depressed. An inclined magnet support on the base may allow stacking magnets, raising and lowering the height of the base magnet, or sliding the base magnet into greater and lesser alignment with the pedal magnet. The present invention also contains a pair of side plate assemblies that contain magnets on opposing ends and are aligned for magnetic repulsion in for aiding cam movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventor: Michael VAN DYK
  • Magnetic return pedal for percussion instruments
    Patent number: 7119264
    Abstract: A musical percussion instrument foot pedal uses a pair of high gauss rated magnets, one under the foot pedal and one on the base below the foot pedal the magnets aligned for magnetic repulsion. The magnetic repulsion between the magnets return the pedal to its original position after having been depressed. An inclined magnet support on the base may allow stacking magnets, raising and lowering the height of the base magnet, or sliding the base magnet into greater and lesser alignment with the pedal magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Van Dyk