Patents by Inventor Nathaniel D. Babb

Nathaniel D. Babb 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).

  • Support for shoulder-engageable musical instrument
    Patent number: 5780756
    Abstract: An instrument holder configured so as to fit around the neck of the user and engage a portion of the chest, allowing the user to support the instrument without clenching the instrument between the chin and shoulder as is now customary. The invention further includes an attaching mechanism that allows the user to easily attach and detach the violin from the supporting brace assembly. The device is of low profile and can be designed to easily fit in a case alongside the instrument. It is of simple construction and is an improvement over the prior art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Inventor: Nathaniel D. Babb