JOHN RICHARD SHAFFER
Pilots at Spearpoint Dr, Reno, NV
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Nevada A1716713
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Airmen
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Authorized Aircraft Instructor
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2641 Spearpoint Dr, Reno, NV 89509
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System And Methods For Synchronizing Audio And/Or Visual Playback With A Fingering Display For Musical Instrument
US Patent:
8481839, Jul 9, 2013
Filed:
Aug 26, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/547751
Inventors:
John R. Shaffer - Reno NV, US
Ken Pletzer - Canton MI, US
Ken Pletzer - Canton MI, US
Assignee:
Optek Music Systems, Inc. - Reno NV
International Classification:
G10H 1/36
US Classification:
84610, 84609, 84612, 84634, 84649, 84650, 84652
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are various systems and methods for audio and/or visual playback. A system can include a first data encoded according to a first file format, a second data encoded according to a second file format, and a file using the first and second data to enable synchronized audio and/or visual playback of the data on one or more receiving elements. In certain instances, at least a portion of the second data includes information relating to finger positions on a musical instrument.
Stringed Musical Instrument Neck Assemblies
US Patent:
7825313, Nov 2, 2010
Filed:
Aug 22, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/196613
Inventors:
John Shaffer - Reno NV, US
Assignee:
Optek Music Systems, Inc. - Reno NV
International Classification:
G10D 3/00
US Classification:
84293, 84646
Abstract:
Described herein are fingerboards and neck assemblies for use with stringed musical instruments. The neck assembly can include a light-system disposed therein. The light system has a light matrix of light elements. The fingerboard is adapted to conceal the presence of the light elements when the light elements are not illuminated and to allow the passage of at least some illumination from the light elements when the light elements are illuminated.
Coated Neck Assembly For A Stringed Musical Instrument
US Patent:
2010010, May 6, 2010
Filed:
Oct 29, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/608220
Inventors:
John R. Shaffer - Reno NV, US
International Classification:
G10D 3/00, G10D 3/06, G09B 15/00, B29D 17/00
US Classification:
84293, 84314 R, 84485 R, 2989622, 84464 A
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are various systems and methods for providing a neck assembly for a stringed instrument. The neck assembly can include a fingerboard structure having a well configured to receive a light-emitting device and permit light transmission from the light-emitting device to the top surface of the fingerboard structure, the well being located to represent a finger position of the stringed instrument. The neck assembly can further include a wooden neck structure attached to the fingerboard structure and have a lower surface substantially covered with a polymeric coating.
Stringed Musical Instrument Neck Assemblies
US Patent:
8263844, Sep 11, 2012
Filed:
Sep 28, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/892332
Inventors:
John Shaffer - Reno NV, US
Assignee:
Optek Music Systems, Inc. - Reno NV
International Classification:
G10D 3/00
US Classification:
84293, 84464 A
Abstract:
Described herein are fingerboards and neck assemblies for use with stringed musical instruments. The neck assembly can include a light-system disposed therein. The light system has a light matrix of light elements. The fingerboard is adapted to conceal the presence of the light elements when the light elements are not illuminated and to allow the passage of at least some illumination from the light elements when the light elements are illuminated.
Stringed Musical Instrument Neck Assemblies
US Patent:
7427707, Sep 23, 2008
Filed:
Mar 27, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/692050
Inventors:
John Shaffer - Reno NV, US
Assignee:
Optek Music Systems, Inc. - Reno NV
International Classification:
A63J 17/00, G10D 1/08, G10D 3/04, G10D 3/06
US Classification:
84464A, 84314 R
Abstract:
Described herein are fingerboards and neck assemblies for use with stringed musical instruments. The neck assembly can include a light-system disposed therein. The light system has a light matrix of light elements. The fingerboard is adapted to conceal the presence of the light elements when the light elements are not illuminated and to allow the passage of at least some illumination from the light elements when the light elements are illuminated.