Patents by Inventor Ryan Kallas

Ryan Kallas 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: 20230379616
    Abstract: A dual-axis swivel speaker mount assembly for mounting a speaker to a supporting object may include a base section for attachment to the supporting object, a central section, and a speaker section for attachment to the speaker; a first and second lockable pivot assemblies are provided for adjustably orienting the speaker section relative to the base section. An optional mounting plate may be employed to mount the speaker assembly in one of two orientations for convenience of mounting and adjusting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Publication number: 20220394366
    Abstract: A dual-axis swivel speaker mount assembly includes a base section for attachment to a supporting object, a central section, a speaker section for direct/indirect attachment to a speaker, a first pivot assembly pivotably connecting the base section and the central section, a second pivot assembly pivotably connecting the central section to the speaker section, and two to four securing assemblies for selectively securing the pivot assemblies against rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Patent number: 11293586
    Abstract: A large boom stand having a base with adjustable wheels that can vary the foot print size of the boom stand. The boom stand allows for height changes using pneumatically assisted lifting mechanisms that facilitate the raising and lowering of the boom arm when carrying a heavy load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Music Express, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Patent number: 10865937
    Abstract: A microphone stand is provided that includes a dual mic frame that carries a first microphone and a second microphone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: MUSIC EXPRESS, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Publication number: 20180274716
    Abstract: A quick release connector is provided that uses a plurality of the ball bearings to engage shaft of a releasable member. The use of multiple ball bearings along different faces of a shaft of a releasable member minimizes vibrations and provides an improved quick release connector adapted for use with microphones, boom arms, ball joints and similar structures used with sound recording or photography equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: ACCESS PRODUCTS GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Patent number: 9970591
    Abstract: A quick release connector is provided that uses a plurality of the ball bearings to engage shaft of a releasable member. The use of multiple ball bearings along different faces of a shaft of a releasable member minimizes vibrations and provides an improved quick release connector adapted for use with microphones, boom arms, ball joints and similar structures used with sound recording or photography equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: MUSIC EXPRESS, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Hershel Blankenship
  • Publication number: 20160223128
    Abstract: A microphone stand is provided that includes a dual mic frame that carries a first microphone and a second microphone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: ACCESS PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: RYAN KALLAS, J. HERSCHEL BLANKENSHIP
  • Patent number: 9297409
    Abstract: A microphone stand is provided that includes a dual mic frame that carries a first microphone and a second microphone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: ACCESS PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Publication number: 20150233522
    Abstract: A quick release connector is provided that uses a plurality of the ball bearings to engage shaft of a releasable member. The use of multiple ball bearings along different faces of a shaft of a releasable member minimizes vibrations and provides an improved quick release connector adapted for use with microphones, boom arms, ball joints and similar structures used with sound recording or photography equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: ACCESS PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Hershel Blankenship
  • Patent number: 8894316
    Abstract: An adjustable joint for use with a microphone is provided that includes a ball and a stem connected to the ball. The ball is located within a ball housing that defines a slot that has a length that extends along a portion of a front side and an end of the ball housing. The maximum width of the slot at the end of the ball housing is different than the maximum width of the slot at the front side of the ball housing. The adjustable joint allows for reorientation of an attached microphone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Music Express, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Publication number: 20140234015
    Abstract: A microphone stand is provided that includes a dual mic frame that carries a first microphone and a second microphone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Hershel Blankenship
  • Publication number: 20110020055
    Abstract: An adjustable joint for use with a microphone is provided that includes a ball and a stem connected to the ball. The ball is located within a ball housing that defines a slot that has a length that extends along a portion of a front side and an end of the ball housing. The maximum width of the slot at the end of the ball housing is different than the maximum width of the slot at the front side of the ball housing. The adjustable joint allows for reorientation of an attached microphone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Patent number: D635764
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Access Products Group LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Patent number: D691800
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Music Express, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Patent number: D714267
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Access Products, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Patent number: D801315
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: ACCESS PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Patent number: D890142
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: ACCESS PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Patent number: D969113
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Music Express, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Patent number: D975068
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Music Express, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship
  • Patent number: D1015311
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Music Express LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Kallas, J. Herschel Blankenship