Patents by Inventor Simon Andrew Britton

Simon Andrew Britton 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).

  • Self-playing musical device
    Patent number: 6995307
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for a self-playing musical device configured to present a realistic music service as part of a musical wind instrument. The device may be fitted inside the sound pipe of a musical instrument to play music. If desired, the device is shaped and configured to fit entirely within the sound pipe of the musical instrument. Digital circuitry may be implemented (e.g., digital storage, digital signal processor, digital amplifier, etc.) may be configured to play at least one musical song. The device may be suitable for indoor or outdoor performances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: S&D Consulting International, Ltd.
    Inventor: Simon Andrew Britton
  • Self-playing musical device
    Publication number: 20040261601
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for a self-playing musical device configured to present a realistic music service as part of a musical wind instrument. The device may be fitted inside the sound pipe of a musical instrument to play music. If desired, the device is shaped and configured to fit entirely within the sound pipe of the musical instrument. Digital circuitry may be implemented (e.g., digital storage, digital signal processor, digital amplifier, etc.) may be configured to play at least one musical song. The device may be suitable for indoor or outdoor performances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventor: Simon Andrew Britton