Patents by Inventor Terry C. McInturff

Terry C. McInturff 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).

  • Tap dance shoe including integral electromechanical energy conversion means
    Patent number: 4660305
    Abstract: A tap for attachment to a tap dancing shoe is disclosed. The tap includes pickup means for converting the mechanical vibrational energy generated by the tap striking the floor into a substantially undistorted electrical signal suitable for remote processing and amplification. Also disclosed is a wireless radio transmission system adapted to be carried by a dancer using the shoe whereby the electrical signals picked up by the pickup means are transmitted to a remote receiver/amplifier unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1987
    Inventors: Charles E. Medler, Terry C. McInturff