Barbara Ann Allen

Address:

3611 York Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55422

VIN:

JHLRE48787C083934

Make:

HONDA

Model:

CR-V

Year:

2007

Address:

6501 Woodlake Dr APT 806, Minneapolis, MN 55423

Phone:

6128698357

VIN:

4S3BL626677201195

Make:

SUBARU

Model:

LEGACY

Year:

2007

US Patent:

47305312, Mar 15, 1988

Filed:

Nov 6, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/927852

Inventors:

Barbara A. Allen - Bloomington IN
Rebecca Kite - Bloomington IN

International Classification:

G10D 1304

US Classification:

84419

Abstract:

A percussion instrument includes a body, a percussion head carried by the body, and a variable tension-exerting mechanism to vary the pitch of sound produced when the head is struck. An actuating mechanism for actuating the variable tension-exerting mechanism includes a pedal having a generally planar user-engageable top surface, and a bottom surface. The bottom surface includes a pivot. A lever is pivotably mounted on the pivot and includes a portion extending toward the heel of the pedal and accessible to the user's foot along one side of the heel while the user's foot is positioned on the top surface of the pedal. The lever also includes a portion which extends to the toe of the pedal and provides an engaging mechansim. A positioning mechanism on the percussion instrument is selectively engageable by the engaging mechanisms on the lever for selectively fixing the position of the pedal.

US Patent:

46743901, Jun 23, 1987

Filed:

Nov 1, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/667217

Inventors:

Barbara A. Allen - Bloomington IN
Rebecca Kite - Bloomington IN

International Classification:

G10D 1304

US Classification:

84419

Abstract:

A percussion instrument includes a drum body and a percussion head movable with respect to and stretched over the drum body. A master tensioning member is provided for pulling the drumhead downward to enable a musician to vary the pitch of the sound produced when the drumhead is struck. The master tensioning member is operatively coupled to the drumhead, and is adaptable for use with drumheads of varying size. A lever system is provided for moving the master tensioning member vertically downwardly. A foot pedal is provided for enabling the user to actuate the lever system. The pedal includes an engaging tooth, and is swivelable to engage and disengage the tooth with complementary teeth to lock the pedal selectively in position. The pedal tooth thereby permits the user to adjust and fix the tension on the drumhead. The pedal is connected to the lever system by a movable fulcrum, which permits the user to exert a smooth, even force when depressing the pedal and actuating the lever system.

US Patent:

46355243, Jan 13, 1987

Filed:

Jun 6, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/617747

Inventors:

Barbara A. Allen - Bloomington IN
Rebecca Kite - Bloomington IN

International Classification:

G10D 1302

US Classification:

84419

Abstract:

A percussion instrument includes a drum body and a percussion head movable with respect to and stretched over the drum body. A master tensioning member is provided for pulling the drumhead downward to enable a musician to vary the pitch of the sound produced when the drumhead is struck. The master tensioning member is operatively coupled to the drumhead, and is adaptable for use with drumheads of varying size. A lever system is provided for moving the master tensioning member vertically downwardly. A foot pedal is provided for enabling the user to actuate the lever system. The pedal includes an engaging tooth, and is swivelable to engage and disengage the tooth with complementary teeth to lock the pedal selectively in position. The pedal tooth thereby permits the user to adjust and fix the tension on the drumhead. The pedal is connected to the lever system by a movable fulcrum, which permits the user to exert a smooth, even force when depressing the pedal and actuating the lever system.

US Patent:

20170027114, Feb 2, 2017

Filed:

Oct 14, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/293685

Inventors:

Barbara Jean Allen - Woodbury MN, US

International Classification:

A01G 13/02
A01G 9/02

Abstract:

A decorative miniature garden apparatus and kit is provided. The decorative miniature garden of the present invention may at least include a plate having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an outer perimeter forming an edge. An opening is formed through the plate and is sized to receive a plant within. The upper surface and the lower surface of the plate may include at least one decoration depicting a miniature garden scene or outdoor screen. A plant may be placed within a container and the plate may be placed within the container so that the plant is protruding through the opening.

US Patent:

20150264870, Sep 24, 2015

Filed:

Dec 8, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/563611

Inventors:

Barbara Jean Allen - Woodbury MN, US

International Classification:

A01G 9/10
A01G 9/02
A01G 9/04
A01G 7/00

Abstract:

A decorative miniature garden apparatus and kit is provided. The decorative miniature garden of the present invention may at least include a plate An opening is formed through the plate and is sized to receive a plant within. The upper surface of the plate may include at least one decoration. A plant may be placed within a container and the plate may be placed within the container so that the plant is protruding through the opening.