Search

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] => 18926685 [patent_doc_number] => 20240029689 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-01-25 [patent_title] => MUTE [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/954510 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-09-28 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 1147 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -4 [patent_words_short_claim] => 93 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17954510 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/954510
MUTE Sep 27, 2022 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 19356641 [patent_doc_number] => 12057095 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-08-06 [patent_title] => Methods and devices for plectra with improved ergonomics [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/955436 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-09-28 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 31 [patent_figures_cnt] => 42 [patent_no_of_words] => 15739 [patent_no_of_claims] => 13 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 61 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17955436 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/955436
Methods and devices for plectra with improved ergonomics Sep 27, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19828513 [patent_doc_number] => 12249304 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-03-11 [patent_title] => Collapsible musical instrument stand [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/951686 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-09-23 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 3 [patent_figures_cnt] => 3 [patent_no_of_words] => 1319 [patent_no_of_claims] => 9 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 142 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17951686 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/951686
Collapsible musical instrument stand Sep 22, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19062819 [patent_doc_number] => 11942064 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-03-26 [patent_title] => Apparatus, system and method for attaching gripping members to a mute utilized with musical instruments [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/945972 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-09-15 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 9 [patent_figures_cnt] => 27 [patent_no_of_words] => 10922 [patent_no_of_claims] => 23 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 4 [patent_words_short_claim] => 157 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17945972 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/945972
Apparatus, system and method for attaching gripping members to a mute utilized with musical instruments Sep 14, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 20062994 [patent_doc_number] => 20250201216 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-06-19 [patent_title] => IMPEDANCE VARIATOR FOR A WIND INSTRUMENT [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/692067 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-09-13 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 0 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -8 [patent_words_short_claim] => 2 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18692067 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/692067
IMPEDANCE VARIATOR FOR A WIND INSTRUMENT Sep 12, 2022 Pending
Array ( [id] => 19574785 [patent_doc_number] => 20240379077 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-11-14 [patent_title] => IMPEDANCE VARIATOR FOR A WIND INSTRUMENT [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/692011 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-09-13 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 3813 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -14 [patent_words_short_claim] => 2 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18692011 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/692011
IMPEDANCE VARIATOR FOR A WIND INSTRUMENT Sep 12, 2022 Pending
Array ( [id] => 19022814 [patent_doc_number] => 20240078985 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-03-07 [patent_title] => Sonorous Metal Chordophone Soundboards [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/903305 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-09-06 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 9509 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -10 [patent_words_short_claim] => 36 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17903305 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/903305
Sonorous Metal Chordophone Soundboards Sep 5, 2022 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 19022815 [patent_doc_number] => 20240078986 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-03-07 [patent_title] => Cushioned DrumSticks and Method of Play Therewith [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/902498 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-09-02 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 2775 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17 [patent_words_short_claim] => 93 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17902498 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/902498
Cushioned DrumSticks and Method of Play Therewith Sep 1, 2022 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 18742996 [patent_doc_number] => 20230351984 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-11-02 [patent_title] => TROMBONE FINGER POSITIONER AND GRIPPER [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/897474 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-08-29 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 3046 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 105 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17897474 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/897474
Trombone finger positioner and gripper Aug 28, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19007270 [patent_doc_number] => 20240071341 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-02-29 [patent_title] => Remotely Actuated Drum Pedal Device and Method [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/822030 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-08-24 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 2691 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -7 [patent_words_short_claim] => 2 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17822030 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/822030
Remotely actuated drum pedal device and method Aug 23, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19007268 [patent_doc_number] => 20240071339 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-02-29 [patent_title] => STRINGED INSTRUMENT, SYSTEM, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/894826 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-08-24 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 3689 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -18 [patent_words_short_claim] => 128 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17894826 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/894826
Stringed instrument, system, and methods of making and using same Aug 23, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18751219 [patent_doc_number] => 11810537 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-11-07 [patent_title] => Drum dampener kit [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/822042 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-08-24 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 13 [patent_figures_cnt] => 23 [patent_no_of_words] => 4392 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 229 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17822042 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/822042
Drum dampener kit Aug 23, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18211534 [patent_doc_number] => 20230057797 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-02-23 [patent_title] => GUITAR TUNER [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/820511 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-08-17 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 7896 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -35 [patent_words_short_claim] => 247 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17820511 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/820511
Guitar tuner Aug 16, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18194159 [patent_doc_number] => 20230047678 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-02-16 [patent_title] => TREMOLO CLAMP [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/887908 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-08-15 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 11975 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -18 [patent_words_short_claim] => 92 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17887908 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/887908
Tremolo clamp Aug 14, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18669605 [patent_doc_number] => 11776515 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-10-03 [patent_title] => Reinforced solid wood block idiophone [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/884662 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-08-10 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 4 [patent_figures_cnt] => 5 [patent_no_of_words] => 1910 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 29 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17884662 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/884662
Reinforced solid wood block idiophone Aug 9, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18196541 [patent_doc_number] => 20230050060 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-02-16 [patent_title] => TOY GUITAR WITH EXPANDABLE NECK [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/818615 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-08-09 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 13532 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -18 [patent_words_short_claim] => 111 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17818615 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/818615
Toy guitar with expandable neck Aug 8, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19260606 [patent_doc_number] => 12020670 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-06-25 [patent_title] => Portable gravity-grip musical instrument stand [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/883804 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-08-09 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 13 [patent_figures_cnt] => 17 [patent_no_of_words] => 9084 [patent_no_of_claims] => 16 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 4 [patent_words_short_claim] => 66 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17883804 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/883804
Portable gravity-grip musical instrument stand Aug 8, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19865885 [patent_doc_number] => 20250104671 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-03-27 [patent_title] => REPETITION SPRING ASSEMBLY FOR AN UPRIGHT PIANO [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/294697 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-08-04 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 14829 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -19 [patent_words_short_claim] => 2 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18294697 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/294697
REPETITION SPRING ASSEMBLY FOR AN UPRIGHT PIANO Aug 3, 2022 Pending
Array ( [id] => 18623461 [patent_doc_number] => 11756513 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-09-12 [patent_title] => Elliptical silicone roller for grand piano action with customized durometer reading [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/878224 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-08-01 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 19 [patent_figures_cnt] => 19 [patent_no_of_words] => 5789 [patent_no_of_claims] => 2 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 897 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17878224 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/878224
Elliptical silicone roller for grand piano action with customized durometer reading Jul 31, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19523724 [patent_doc_number] => 12125462 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-10-22 [patent_title] => Drum [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/866704 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-07-18 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 8 [patent_figures_cnt] => 8 [patent_no_of_words] => 2911 [patent_no_of_claims] => 17 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 139 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17866704 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/866704
Drum Jul 17, 2022 Issued
Menu