KEVIN BURKE
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Massachusetts 9531126
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Apr 2, 2014
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Oct 10, 2018
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Salesperson
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Haverhill, MA 01832
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43 Union St, Bridgewater, MA 02324
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Universal Grand Piano Piano Action With Simultaneous Half Stroke Keyboard Design Capability
Universal Grand Piano Piano Action With Simultaneous Half Stroke Keyboard Design Capability
US Patent:
7781652, Aug 24, 2010
Filed:
Jan 8, 2008
Appl. No.:
11/970655
Inventors:
Bruce E. Clark - Nottingham NH, US
Kevin Burke - Haverhill MA, US
Kirk Burgett - Sacramento CA, US
Kevin Burke - Haverhill MA, US
Kirk Burgett - Sacramento CA, US
Assignee:
Wessell, Nickel & Gross - Sacramento CA
International Classification:
G10C 3/18
US Classification:
84239, 84236
Abstract:
A universal grand piano piano action that has adjustable connections between the repetition base, heel, and rest cushion bracket of the piano action to provide a piano action that can be adjusted to fit any grand piano. Other components of the grand piano piano action, such as the jack and flanges, may require specific design and manufacture for each brand of grand piano. Universal grand piano piano action also allows true simultaneous half stroke keyboard design for both the white and sharp keys of a piano and includes the methods for installing simultaneous half stroke keyboard design into a grand piano.
Low Inertia Grand Piano Piano Action
Low Inertia Grand Piano Piano Action
US Patent:
7687694, Mar 30, 2010
Filed:
Dec 26, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/964148
Inventors:
Bruce E. Clark - Nottingham NH, US
Kevin Burke - Haverhill MA, US
Kirk Burgett - Sacramento CA, US
Kevin Burke - Haverhill MA, US
Kirk Burgett - Sacramento CA, US
Assignee:
Wessell, Nickel & Gross - Sacramento CA
International Classification:
G10C 3/18
US Classification:
84239, 84236
Abstract:
Composite or plastic molded articles used in a grand piano piano action. The articles make up a piano action with less dynamic mass which is, thus, more responsive to the piano player. In addition, the new action provides the extremely valuable collateral benefits of increased efficiency of manufacture and maintenance. Low inertia grand piano piano action comprises a repetition base with one or more of the following: an angled main beam, an angled balancier support beam, an integrated jack button stop, and a means to optionally connect a rest cushion assembly. Low inertia grand piano piano action may also comprise a heel with extremely low mass.
Grand Piano Composite Piano Action
Grand Piano Composite Piano Action
US Patent:
7687693, Mar 30, 2010
Filed:
Jun 14, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/762990
Inventors:
Bruce Clark - Nottingkam NH, US
Kevin Burke - Haverhill MA, US
Kurk Burgett - Sacramento CA, US
Kevin Burke - Haverhill MA, US
Kurk Burgett - Sacramento CA, US
International Classification:
G10C 3/18
US Classification:
84239, 84243
Abstract:
Composite or plastic molded articles used in a grand piano action. A piano action actuates in response to depression on a piano key to swing a hammer into a piano string. The articles are assembled to form a piano action with significantly less dynamic mass which is much more responsive to the touch. In addition, the new action provides the valuable collateral benefits of increased efficiency of manufacture and maintenance. The invention also provides the capability to achieve true half stroke design in both the sharp and white keys. Additionally, the application discloses a universal composite grand piano action that is capable of being installed into any brand of grand piano.
Hammer Assembly For Grand Piano
Hammer Assembly For Grand Piano
US Patent:
8143506, Mar 27, 2012
Filed:
Apr 2, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/417441
Inventors:
Bruce E. Clark - Nottingham NH, US
Kevin Burke - Haverhill MA, US
Kirk Burgett - Sacramento CA, US
Kevin Burke - Haverhill MA, US
Kirk Burgett - Sacramento CA, US
International Classification:
G10C 3/18
US Classification:
84236
Abstract:
A hammer assembly for a grand piano comprising: a hammer, a hammer shank, a tubular lever interface, and a moveable knuckle. A grand piano tubular lever interface comprises: a deep socket; a set of two hinge pin attachment holes; a void area; and a moveable knuckle visual location system. A moveable knuckle comprises: a spline; a resilient core; a synthetic buckskin wear surface, and a moveable knuckle visual location system. Novel hammer assembly allows for a direct lever relationship between hammer shank and knuckle without requirement of a forked end hammer shank with knuckle slot. Best mode spline comprises: an upright rectangular portion and a wide base portion, wherein wide base portion includes an intricate shape. Intricate shape comprises: at least one recess area and at least one protrusion area. The inverse of intricate shape is included on the bottom of the tubular lever interface.