Patents by Inventor Paul Janowski

Paul Janowski 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).

  • Patent number: 11094300
    Abstract: A stringed instrument, such as an acoustic, electric, or semi-acoustic electric guitar or bass, can employ a stringpath assembly that consists of a tail structure connected to a head structure via a plurality of strings with the tailpiece consisting of a body disposed between a bridge mechanically fastened to a tailpiece with each string of the plurality of strings continuously extending from the bridge through the body to the tailpiece to efficiently capture vibration of the plurality of the strings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Inventor: Paul Janowski
  • Publication number: 20200243051
    Abstract: A stringed instrument, such as an acoustic, electric, or semi-acoustic electric guitar or bass, can employ a stringpath assembly that consists of a tail structure connected to a head structure via a plurality of strings with the tailpiece consisting of a body disposed between a bridge mechanically fastened to a tailpiece with each string of the plurality of strings continuously extending from the bridge through the body to the tailpiece to efficiently capture vibration of the plurality of the strings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Paul Janowski
  • Patent number: 9330645
    Abstract: Described is a multi-legged instrument stand that is specifically designed to increase stability and resistance to tipping. The stand can be used with any suitable instrument, such as guitars (via a guitar hanger), microphones, etc. The stand includes a base with a body pole. A leg connector is slidably attached with the body pole, with three legs and two stabilizers being pivotally connected with the leg connector. Thus, the legs and stabilizers can collapse for storage or rotate outward to allow the stand to be positioned upon a ground surface with increased stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: RKS VENTURES LLC
    Inventors: Ravi Sawhney, Paul Janowski, Kurt Botsai, Richard Firth
  • Publication number: 20140151527
    Abstract: Described is a multi-legged instrument stand that is specifically designed to increase stability and resistance to tipping. The stand can be used with any suitable instrument, such as guitars (via a guitar hanger), microphones, etc. The stand includes a base with a body pole. A leg connector is slidably attached with the body pole, with three legs and two stabilizers being pivotally connected with the leg connector. Thus, the legs and stabilizers can collapse for storage or rotate outward to allow the stand to be positioned upon a ground surface with increased stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventors: Ravi Sawhney, Paul Janowski, Kurt Botsai, Richard Firth
  • Patent number: 7371949
    Abstract: A musical instrument having exchangeable components. The musical instrument may include a core portion providing a foundation for the musical instrument and a body portion removably attached to the core portion. Exchanging a body portion for another portion may alter the tonal, structural or aesthetic characteristics of the instrument. The musical instrument may be a stringed musical instrument, such as a guitar, for example, or may be a woodwind, horn or percussion instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: RKS Guitars, LLC
    Inventors: Ravi K. Sawhney, Paul Janowski, Timothy M. Nugent, Glen G. Kim
  • Publication number: 20050132866
    Abstract: A musical instrument having exchangeable components. The musical instrument may include a core portion providing a foundation for the musical instrument and a body portion removably attached to the core portion. Exchanging a body portion for another portion may alter the tonal, structural or aesthetic characteristics of the instrument. The musical instrument may be a stringed musical instrument, such as a guitar, for example, or may be a woodwind, horn or percussion instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2004
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Ravi Sawhney, Paul Janowski, Timothy Nugent, Glen Kim
  • Patent number: 6809245
    Abstract: A musical instrument having exchangeable components. The musical instrument may include a core portion providing a foundation for the musical instrument and a body portion removably attached to the core portion. Exchanging a body portion for another portion may alter the tonal, structural or aesthetic characteristics of the instrument. The musical instrument may be a stringed musical instrument, such as a guitar, for example, or may be a woodwind, horn or percussion instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: RKS Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Ravi K. Sawhney, Paul Janowski, Timothy M. Nugent, Glen G. Kim
  • Publication number: 20030226440
    Abstract: A musical instrument having exchangeable components. The musical instrument may include a core portion providing a foundation for the musical instrument and a body portion removably attached to the core portion. Exchanging a body portion for another portion may alter the tonal, structural or aesthetic characteristics of the instrument. The musical instrument may be a stringed musical instrument, such as a guitar, for example, or may be a woodwind, horn or percussion instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventors: Ravi K. Sawhney, Paul Janowski, Timothy M. Nugent, Glen G. Kim
  • Patent number: 5601271
    Abstract: An easy to use cargo restraining barrier device designed to keep items in a cargo area from moving around. The cargo restraining barrier is comprised of a vertical wall having peripheral flanges to hold and restrain packages. The flanges are provided with Velcro hook-type material to securely grip carpeting in a cargo storage area such as the trunk of a car. The flanges surrounding the vertical wall on the cargo restraining barrier also includes spikes, and are constructed to use the shape and weight of packages, boxes, food items or other items to hold the barriers in position. In the preferred embodiment the vertical wall and flanges are of a molded hollow plastic construction allowing multiple cargo restraining barriers to be stacked for storage. Optional embodiments provide hinged sections that fold to provide a vertical wall and flanges, and when unfolded, lie flat for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1997
    Assignee: Rx For Organization
    Inventors: Paul Janowski, Terry A. Carter