Patents by Inventor Steven L. Merkel

Steven L. Merkel 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).

  • Intonation system for fretted instruments
    Patent number: 6706957
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a custom compensated nut and a custom compensated saddle for fretted instruments. Several embodiments are provided for the compensated nut and for the compensated saddle of the present invention. The nut and saddle of the present invention may be used on an instrument either individually or in tandem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Inventor: Steven L. Merkel