Patents by Inventor Sterling BLACK

Sterling BLACK 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).

  • Super strap button
    Patent number: 11094303
    Abstract: A strap button for attaching a supporting strap to a musical instrument is disclosed. The strap button includes an inner flange, a lug, a retaining flange, and an outer flange, with the inner flange configured to directly or indirectly contact the musical instrument. The lug is adjacent to the inner flange on one end, and the retaining flange and the outer flange on the other end. The lug is configured to support a hole of a supporting strap between the outer flange and the musical instrument. The retaining flange serves as a barrier to the supporting strap from slipping off the lug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Inventor: Sterling Black
  • SUPER STRAP BUTTON
    Publication number: 20200402486
    Abstract: A strap button for attaching a supporting strap to a musical instrument is disclosed. The strap button includes an inner flange, a lug, a retaining flange, and an outer flange, with the inner flange configured to directly or indirectly contact the musical instrument. The lug is adjacent to the inner flange on one end, and the retaining flange and the outer flange on the other end. The lug is configured to support a hole of a supporting strap between the outer flange and the musical instrument. The retaining flange serves as a barrier to the supporting strap from slipping off the lug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventor: Sterling BLACK