Dennis M Mcnutt, Age 872865 Drake Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

2013025, Oct 3, 2013

Mar 21, 2013

13/848566

Dennis McNutt - Costa Mesa CA, US

G10G 5/00

84453

A stand and cradle suitable for resting a bass or cello instrument upon a floor includes an angled base forming a back support and C-bout support upon which a bass or cello may be rested. The base is further supported by a pivotally coupled angled support which maintains the angle of incline of the base. In one embodiment, a pair of generally planar wood members are used to fabricated the base and angled support. In an alternative embodiment, the base is formed of a pair of tubular legs pivotally joined to together with a pivotally secured angle support also formed of a tubular member. In each embodiment, the cradle and base support is foldable to a collapsed configuration for easy storage and transport.

5460373, Oct 24, 1995

Dec 14, 1994

8/355632

Dennis M. McNutt - Costa Mesa CA

A63B 5900
A01K 9714

273 84R

A restraint for grasping limbs and appendages includes an elongated pole having a generally U-shaped pair of arms extending from the forward end thereof. A pair of jaws are pivotally secured to the end portions of the U-shaped arms and are pivotally movable between opened and closed positions. A ratchet mechanism is operative upon each of the pivotable jaws to permit inward movement of the jaws with substantial ease while preventing outward pivotal movement of the jaws. A pair of flexible bands are coupled in a criss-cross attachment between the outer ends of each pivotal jaw and the oppositely positioned U-shaped portion arms. The intersecting point of the criss-crossing flexible bands supports an encircling annular ring. As the restraint is thrust against a target limb or appendage positioned between the U-shaped portions and pivotal jaws, the flexible bands curve about the target appendage drawing the pivotal jaws inwardly in an enclosing pivotal motion which is permitted by the ratchet mechanism. Thereafter, release is resisted by the ratchet mechanisms operative upon the pivotal jaws.

5482271, Jan 9, 1996

Jan 7, 1994

8/178782

Dennis M. McNutt - Costa Mesa CA

F41B 1502
A01K 1500

273 84R

A human restraint or hobble includes an elongated rigid pole having a handle at one end and a clasp at the other end. The clasp is operative to provide a locking grip upon a targeted subject's appendage such as a hand or ankle and once locked thereon, provides secure attachment. In several embodiments, the clasp utilizes a plurality of inwardly extending tines on either side of a U-shaped or V-shaped channel which permit the easy attachment of the clasp while frustrating attempts to remove the clasp. Embodiments are shown utilizing both rigid and flexible tine arrangements. In a still further alternate embodiment, a trigger mechanism is operatively coupled to the tine which releases the tine upon touching the subject thereby locking the clasp to the subject's appendage. In a still further alternate embodiment, the clasp utilizes a pair of pivotally supported jaws together with a trigger release mechanism which provides swift closure of the jaws when the clasp is brought into contact with the user's appendage.

2016024, Aug 18, 2016

Jun 24, 2015

14/748748

Dennis McNutt - Costa Mesa CA, US

G10K 11/00

An audio system for reduction and/or elimination of distortion provides a microphone or instrument sound pick up for the various musical instruments and singers within the performance venue. The sound provided by the microphone or audio pick up is coupled to an amplifier, the output of which is coupled to a speaker system. In accordance with the present invention, a microphone is positioned within the output range of the speaker system and is coupled to one input of a comparator circuit. The remaining input of the comparator circuit is coupled to the microphones or pick ups of the musical instruments and singers. An additive device receives the output signal of the comparator and the originating signal from the microphones or pick ups to form a correcting audio signal which is applied to the amplifier. In an alternate embodiment of the present invention, an adaptive preamplifier is interposed between the originating microphones and audio pick ups and the amplifier. The adaptive preamplifier receives the output of the comparator and imposes alteration upon the signal processed through the preamplifier for application to the amplifier. In a still further alternate embodiment of the present invention, an adaptive amplifier includes a plurality of control elements which are capable of altering the transmission characteristic of the amplifier for the applied signals. The adaptive controls are coupled to and controlled by the comparator.

2016003, Feb 4, 2016

Feb 13, 2015

14/622734

Dennis McNutt - Costa Mesa CA, US

G10K 11/00
H03G 3/20

An audio system for reduction and/or elimination of distortion provides a microphone or instrument sound pick up for the various musical instruments and singers within the performance venue. The sound provided by the microphone or audio pick up is coupled to an amplifier, the output of which is coupled to a speaker system. In accordance with the present invention, a microphone is positioned within the output range of the speaker system and is coupled to one input of a comparator circuit. The remaining input of the comparator circuit is coupled to the microphones or pick ups of the musical instruments and singers. An additive device receives the output signal of the comparator and the originating signal from the microphones or pick ups to form a correcting audio signal which is applied to the amplifier. In an alternate embodiment of the present invention, an adaptive preamplifier is interposed between the originating microphones and audio pick ups and the amplifier. The adaptive preamplifier receives the output of the comparator and imposes alteration upon the signal processed through the preamplifier for application to the amplifier. In a still further alternate embodiment of the present invention, an adaptive amplifier includes a plurality of control elements which are capable of altering the transmission characteristic of the amplifier for the applied signals. The adaptive controls are coupled to and controlled by the comparator.

2015035, Dec 3, 2015

Feb 13, 2015

14/622805

Dennis McNutt - Costa Mesa CA, US
Dennis M. Kaloi - Simi Valley CA, US
Richard A. Simon - Westlake Village CA, US

H04R 3/00
H04R 1/08

An audio system for reduction and/or elimination of distortion provides a microphone or instrument sound pick up for the various musical instruments and singers within the performance venue. The sound provided by the microphone or audio pick up is coupled to an amplifier, the output of which is coupled to a speaker system. In accordance with the present invention, a microphone is positioned within the output range of the speaker system and is coupled to one input of a comparator circuit. The remaining input of the comparator circuit is coupled to the microphones or pick ups of the musical instruments and singers. An additive device receives the output signal of the comparator and the originating signal from the microphones or pick ups to form a correcting audio signal which is applied to the amplifier. In an alternate embodiment of the present invention, an adaptive preamplifier is interposed between the originating microphones and audio pick ups and the amplifier. The adaptive preamplifier receives the output of the comparator and imposes alteration upon the signal processed through the preamplifier for application to the amplifier. In a still further alternate embodiment of the present invention, an adaptive amplifier includes a plurality of control elements which are capable of altering the transmission characteristic of the amplifier for the applied signals. The adaptive controls are coupled to and controlled by the comparator.