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Shane M. Thomas

Examiner (ID: 12007, Phone: (571)272-4188 , Office: P/3903 )

Most Active Art Unit
3903
Art Unit(s)
2186, 3903
Total Applications
32199
Issued Applications
205
Pending Applications
30605
Abandoned Applications
61

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
Array ( [id] => 8690305 [patent_doc_number] => 08389834 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2013-03-05 [patent_title] => 'Key drive device and keyboard musical instrument' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/343234 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2012-01-04 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 15 [patent_figures_cnt] => 20 [patent_no_of_words] => 10371 [patent_no_of_claims] => 10 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 212 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13343234 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/343234
Key drive device and keyboard musical instrument Jan 3, 2012 Issued
Array ( [id] => 13892931 [patent_doc_number] => 10199016 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2019-02-05 [patent_title] => Elements to improve the sound quality of stringed musical instruments [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/997859 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2011-12-23 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 16 [patent_figures_cnt] => 19 [patent_no_of_words] => 13687 [patent_no_of_claims] => 25 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 4 [patent_words_short_claim] => 47 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13997859 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/997859
Elements to improve the sound quality of stringed musical instruments Dec 22, 2011 Issued
Array ( [id] => 8286421 [patent_doc_number] => 20120174739 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2012-07-12 [patent_title] => 'PEDAL DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENT INCLUDING THE PEDAL DEVICE' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/336246 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2011-12-23 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 7 [patent_figures_cnt] => 7 [patent_no_of_words] => 8786 [patent_no_of_claims] => 7 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13336246 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/336246
Pedal device, and electronic musical instrument including the pedal device Dec 22, 2011 Issued
Array ( [id] => 8320298 [patent_doc_number] => 20120192697 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2012-08-02 [patent_title] => 'PIN-BARREL FOR A MUSICAL BOX AND MUSICAL BOX COMPRISING THE SAME' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/333360 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2011-12-21 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 3 [patent_figures_cnt] => 3 [patent_no_of_words] => 2134 [patent_no_of_claims] => 13 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13333360 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/333360
Pin-barrel for a musical box and musical box comprising the same Dec 20, 2011 Issued
Array ( [id] => 9026853 [patent_doc_number] => 08536435 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2013-09-17 [patent_title] => 'Support structure and process for percussion instruments' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/326210 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2011-12-14 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 9 [patent_figures_cnt] => 9 [patent_no_of_words] => 13726 [patent_no_of_claims] => 24 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 146 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13326210 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/326210
Support structure and process for percussion instruments Dec 13, 2011 Issued
Array ( [id] => 8386442 [patent_doc_number] => 08263845 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2012-09-11 [patent_title] => 'Finger-mounted striking devices for activating musical instrument strings' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/316756 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2011-12-12 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 3 [patent_figures_cnt] => 3 [patent_no_of_words] => 2201 [patent_no_of_claims] => 10 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 90 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13316756 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/316756
Finger-mounted striking devices for activating musical instrument strings Dec 11, 2011 Issued
Array ( [id] => 9227697 [patent_doc_number] => 08633365 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2014-01-21 [patent_title] => 'Instrument and speaker lift stand' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/315816 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2011-12-09 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 7 [patent_figures_cnt] => 16 [patent_no_of_words] => 4645 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 117 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13315816 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/315816
Instrument and speaker lift stand Dec 8, 2011 Issued
Array ( [id] => 9441226 [patent_doc_number] => 08710337 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2014-04-29 [patent_title] => 'Tone enhancement bracket' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/303991 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2011-11-23 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 6 [patent_figures_cnt] => 19 [patent_no_of_words] => 6038 [patent_no_of_claims] => 14 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 64 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13303991 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/303991
Tone enhancement bracket Nov 22, 2011 Issued
Array ( [id] => 8817290 [patent_doc_number] => 20130118335 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2013-05-16 [patent_title] => 'APPARATUS FOR TUNING A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT, AND A RELATED INSTRUMENT' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/297836 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2011-11-16 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 9 [patent_figures_cnt] => 9 [patent_no_of_words] => 2896 [patent_no_of_claims] => 21 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13297836 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/297836
Apparatus for tuning a musical instrument, and a related instrument Nov 15, 2011 Issued
Array ( [id] => 8236237 [patent_doc_number] => 20120144972 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2012-06-14 [patent_title] => 'STRINGED INSTRUMENT' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/295919 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2011-11-14 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 54 [patent_figures_cnt] => 54 [patent_no_of_words] => 5894 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13295919 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/295919
Stringed instrument Nov 13, 2011 Issued
Array ( [id] => 9227694 [patent_doc_number] => 08633364 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2014-01-21 [patent_title] => 'Structural support for a stringed musical instrument and method of utilizing the same for fabrication of a musical instrument' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/291864 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2011-11-08 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 10 [patent_figures_cnt] => 13 [patent_no_of_words] => 4316 [patent_no_of_claims] => 13 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 97 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13291864 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/291864
Structural support for a stringed musical instrument and method of utilizing the same for fabrication of a musical instrument Nov 7, 2011 Issued
Array ( [id] => 8811019 [patent_doc_number] => 20130112064 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2013-05-09 [patent_title] => 'Can or Bottle Opener for Adjusting Drum Hardware and Related Methods of Use' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/292061 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2011-11-08 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 4 [patent_figures_cnt] => 4 [patent_no_of_words] => 2663 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13292061 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/292061
Can or Bottle Opener for Adjusting Drum Hardware and Related Methods of Use Nov 7, 2011 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 7786540 [patent_doc_number] => 20120048096 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2012-03-01 [patent_title] => 'CARRIER ASSEMBLY FOR PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/290921 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2011-11-07 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 15 [patent_figures_cnt] => 15 [patent_no_of_words] => 7842 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] => publications/A1/0048/20120048096.pdf [firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13290921 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/290921
Carrier assembly for percussion instruments Nov 6, 2011 Issued
Array ( [id] => 9099962 [patent_doc_number] => 08563841 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2013-10-22 [patent_title] => 'Safety hoop for drum' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/317810 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2011-10-28 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 3 [patent_figures_cnt] => 5 [patent_no_of_words] => 699 [patent_no_of_claims] => 11 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 83 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13317810 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/317810
Safety hoop for drum Oct 27, 2011 Issued
Array ( [id] => 8572034 [patent_doc_number] => 08338682 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2012-12-25 [patent_title] => 'Cymbal holder with barb means retention of cushion pad' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/200503 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2011-09-26 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 4 [patent_figures_cnt] => 5 [patent_no_of_words] => 1219 [patent_no_of_claims] => 11 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 95 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13200503 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/200503
Cymbal holder with barb means retention of cushion pad Sep 25, 2011 Issued
Array ( [id] => 8413246 [patent_doc_number] => 20120240746 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2012-09-27 [patent_title] => 'VARIABLE BEATER FOR DRUMS' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/241509 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2011-09-23 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 4 [patent_figures_cnt] => 4 [patent_no_of_words] => 3801 [patent_no_of_claims] => 14 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13241509 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/241509
Variable beater for drums Sep 22, 2011 Issued
Array ( [id] => 8422050 [patent_doc_number] => 08278539 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2012-10-02 [patent_title] => 'Spool mount for instrument strings' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/240949 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2011-09-22 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 4 [patent_figures_cnt] => 6 [patent_no_of_words] => 2270 [patent_no_of_claims] => 10 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 193 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13240949 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/240949
Spool mount for instrument strings Sep 21, 2011 Issued
Array ( [id] => 9350559 [patent_doc_number] => 08669450 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2014-03-11 [patent_title] => 'Handbell and coating method' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/236829 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2011-09-20 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 1 [patent_figures_cnt] => 1 [patent_no_of_words] => 1290 [patent_no_of_claims] => 9 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 51 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13236829 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/236829
Handbell and coating method Sep 19, 2011 Issued
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13/200054
Cymbal adjustment and positioning for hi hat Sep 18, 2011 Issued
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13/137824
Cajon with textured applications Sep 14, 2011 Issued
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