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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| RE40207 | Organic shell blank and method for making same An organic shell inlay blank is provided including a first layer of organic shell matter having two opposed surfaces defining a first thickness therebetween rendering the first layer flexible, a second layer of organic shell matter having two opposed surfaces defini... | 04/01/2008 |
| 6432506 | Organic shell blank and method for making same An organic shell inlay blank is provided including a first layer of organic shell matter having two opposed surfaces defining a first thickness therebetween rendering the first layer flexible, a second layer of organic shell matter having two opposed surf... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6156960 | Stringed musical instrument combination A new stringed musical instrument having an appearance somewhat similar to a banjo or guitar or related instrument and comprising a head portion and an elongated neck secured to the head portion and extending outwardly therefrom. A plurality of strings, w... | 12/05/2000 |
| 5776581 | Organic shell blank and method for making same An organic shell inlay blank is provided including a first layer of organic shell matter having two opposed surfaces defining a first thickness therebetween rendering the first layer flexible, a second layer of organic shell matter having two opposed surf... | 07/07/1998 |
| 4916995 | Electrical guitar An improved musical instrument, having a veneer comprising seashells in a fiberglass and polyester resin. A method for producing a seashell veneer, which includes preparing a selected surface with a polyester and fiberglass based resin; heating seashells ... | 04/17/1990 |
| 4031798 | Soundboard for stringed musical instruments Soundboards for stringed musical instruments comprising radially/circumferentially anisotropic sheets. The soundboards may be constructed of wooden wedges arranged so that the wood grain radiates from the focal point of the sheet. The soundboards preferab... | 06/28/1977 |
