Patents by Inventor William T. Hartill

William T. Hartill 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).

  • Interchangeable decorative applique
    Patent number: 6649817
    Abstract: An interchangeable decorative applique is disclosed which can be used on a pickguard for a stringed instrument or other surface and comprises a base adapted to be affixed to the surface and a removable applique that overlies the base. The applique is attached to the base by a removable fasteners that permits the applique to be removed and replaced. The applique can have a replaceable decorative section that is sandwiched between the base and a light permeable protective cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Riff-Master Guitar Products, LLC
    Inventor: William T. Hartill
  • Interchangeable decorative applique
    Publication number: 20020152659
    Abstract: An interchangeable decorative applique is disclosed which can be used on a pickguard for a stringed instrument or other surface and comprises a base adapted to be affixed to the surface and a removable applique that overlies the base. The applique is attached to the base by a removable fasteners that permits the applique to be removed and replaced. The applique can have a replaceable decorative section that is sandwiched between the base and a light permeable protective cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventor: William T. Hartill