Miscellaneous Patents (Class D17/99)
  • Ergonomic rings for drum sticks, method of installation, and method of use
    Patent number: 7176369
    Abstract: Ergonomic rings for drum stick, method of installation, and method of use. A pair of resilient rings is installed on a drum stick spaced apart substantially by a distance equal to the width of a drummer's middle finger. The ergonomic rings have the effect of increasing drum stick radius, thereby substantially reducing the amount of force the drummer must expend to play the drum stick, reducing drummer fatigue, and increasing drummer speed. In addition, the rings aid in ensuring that the drummer's hand is disposed in the correct location along the length of the drum stick, and in preventing the drum stick from slipping out of the drummer's hand during play. Methods of installation and use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Inventor: Robert C. Brooks
  • Method and apparatus for measuring and analyzing physiological signals for active or passive control of physical and virtual spaces and the contents therein
    Patent number: 6254536
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for measuring and performing real-time FFT analysis of bioelectrical signals such as (EEG and EMG) for the control of systems. Passive and active interaction with various electronic media such as video games, movies, music, virtual reality, and computer animations is also disclosed. A method and apparatus for detecting the presence of a subject in a controlled area and for controlling real or virtual spaces is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: IBVA Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Drew DeVito
  • Foldable guitar stand
    Patent number: D436465
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Inventor: Daniel P. Berkman
  • Electronic guitar simulator
    Patent number: D439603
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Inventor: Jeannie W Laird
  • Instrument effects box
    Patent number: D504458
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Inventor: Jon Edwards
  • Musical instrument stand
    Patent number: D506774
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Old Dog LLC
    Inventor: Robert W. Stevens
  • Multi-effects signal processor
    Patent number: D444169
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Red Chip Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Ulrich Behringer
  • Controller for electronic percussion instrument
    Patent number: D444460
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Yamaha Corporation
    Inventors: Atsushi Kitazawa, Ikuro Mine
  • Electronic instrument package
    Patent number: D444493
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Red Chip Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Ulrich Behringer
  • Display instrument for displaying music
    Patent number: D448401
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: Yamaha Corporation
    Inventor: Osamu Isobe
  • Musical signal controller
    Patent number: D518086
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Yamaha Corporation
    Inventor: Masafumi Ito
  • Automatic performance controller for piano
    Patent number: D518505
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Yamaha Corporation
    Inventor: Masaharu Ohno
  • Guitar pedal
    Patent number: D520553
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: John Bogdan, Paul Howard, Robin M. Urry
  • Beam activated musical instrument
    Patent number: D523467
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: HumanBeams, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Henry Riopelle, Mark James Jarrett
  • Motorized page turning device
    Patent number: D527037
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Inventor: Raymond J. Berg
  • Retractable musician's cord
    Patent number: D527038
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Inventor: Brent R. Eskew
  • Musical instrument effects pedal
    Patent number: D459381
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Evets Corporation
    Inventor: Steve Ridinger
  • Wireless transmitter for use with musical instruments
    Patent number: D463391
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Inventor: Mario Siokola
  • Conductor's illuminated baton
    Patent number: D464367
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Inventor: Timothy Jay Conrad
  • Musical instrument digital interface server
    Patent number: D534202
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Inventor: LySanias DaWayne Broyles, Jr.
  • Acoustic shield for musicians
    Patent number: D465235
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Manhasset Specialty Co.
    Inventor: Barry T. Heid
  • Flute stand
    Patent number: D469278
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: König & Meyer GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Helmut Lippert
  • Rack for wind instruments
    Patent number: D469630
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: König & Meyer GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Helmut Lippert
  • Beam activated musical instrument
    Patent number: D544026
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: HumanBeams, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Henry Riopelle, Mark James Jarrett
  • Stand for large stringed instrument
    Patent number: D473058
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Inventor: Glen H. Ingles
  • Stand for small stringed instrument
    Patent number: D473384
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Inventor: Glen H. Ingles
  • Mouthpiece cover
    Patent number: D475735
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Inventor: Francois C. M. Louis
  • Acoustic shield for musicians
    Patent number: D478343
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Manhasset Specialty Co.
    Inventor: Barry T. Heid
  • Bell chime set
    Patent number: D559890
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Inventor: Jacob H. Malta
  • Guitar hole
    Patent number: D561240
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Peavey Electronics Corporation
    Inventor: Hartley D. Peavey
  • Musical instrument effects pedal
    Patent number: D561241
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Evets Corporation
    Inventor: Steve Ridinger
  • Electronic musical instrument
    Patent number: D561819
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Inventor: Kevin Kachikian
  • Electronic musical instrument
    Patent number: D563458
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignees: Yamaha Corporation
    Inventors: Toshio Iwai, Yu Nishibori
  • Electronic musical instrument
    Patent number: D563459
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignees: Yamaha Corporation
    Inventors: Toshio Iwai, Yu Nishibori
  • Musical instrument tuner
    Patent number: D564013
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: J. D'Addario & Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Patton, Christopher Anzalone
  • Drum mount clip
    Patent number: D483795
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Shure Incorporated
    Inventors: Pat Morgan, William C. Cesaroni
  • Musical instrument body
    Patent number: D569897
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Inventor: John Camillo Luciani, Jr.
  • Musical instrument body
    Patent number: D571393
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Inventor: John Camillo Luciani, Jr.
  • Musical instrument tuner housing
    Patent number: D487905
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Onboard Research Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew P. Nelson, Mark L. Wilson
  • Drum lug
    Patent number: D580477
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Drum Workshop, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Sikra, Scott J. Donnell
  • Portable karaoke system
    Patent number: D495319
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Enter Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kyung Ho Lee
  • Drum pedal
    Patent number: D597127
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: First Act Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Izen, Gerry Helfrich
  • Drum ring
    Patent number: D602072
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Famous Drum Company
    Inventor: George Roy Lawrence, III
  • Drum lift
    Patent number: D602981
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Inventor: Arthur E. Dixson, Jr.
  • Music sheet scrolling apparatus
    Patent number: D603892
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventor: Glen Davis
  • Musical instrument covering
    Patent number: D605219
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Inventors: Greg Gabriel, Adriana Lustig
  • Portable rehearsal studio
    Patent number: D606045
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: BreezSong LLC
    Inventor: Steve Skillings
  • Electronic musical instrument
    Patent number: D610191
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Eigenlabs Limited
    Inventors: John Henry Lambert, Mark Rigamonti
  • Instrument stand
    Patent number: D435365
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Ultimate Support Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald H. Eason, Douglas A Kempel, Robin R. Slaton
  • Controller
    Patent number: D435580
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventor: John A. Grinkus, deceased