Patents by Inventor Ralph Nazer

Ralph Nazer 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: 4406208
    Abstract: A music teaching device for coordinating oscillatory downward and upward foot movement with basic musical time divisions includes a platform providing a primary foot impact surface. The platform has a detachable subassembly including a pair of upstanding posts and a removable heel block. The posts support an upper and a lower horizontal resistance bar in adjustably spaced relationship above the platform. The lower resistance bar is spring urged toward the platform and provides a secondary impact surface for use in teaching duple meter. An upper resistance bar functions as a tertiary impact surface when used together with the lower resistance bar for demonstrating triple meter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1983
    Inventor: Ralph Nazer