Patents by Inventor Steven G. Hoglund

Steven G. Hoglund 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: 5623110
    Abstract: A capo is disclosed that allows a musician to selectively engage any of the strings of a stringed musical instrument that has a neck and fingerboard. Multiple string contacting portions that can slide transversely to the neck of the musical instrument are provided. In addition, the pressure bar that applies pressure to the string contacting portions of the capo can slide transversely to the strings so that when fewer than all of the strings are to be engaged by the capo, it may be possible to remove the capo from the area in which the musician would desire to place the fingers in order to create the desired note. This capo is designed to allow the musician to straddle the capo with the fingers of the hand in order to play any note available on the instrument and to provide maximum flexibility in chord selection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Inventors: Steven G. Hoglund, Wayne A. Cox