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They often make it look so easy when celebrities entertain us in their movies, songs and dance routines. What we fail to typically appreciate are the intense production aspects behind what we see and hear. Many celebrities are involved in the production of their own works. On occasion, their involvement has led to unique innovations, some of which we can read about in granted patents. In a patent, an invention must be described in such a manner that others can read and understand what the invention is about. Using a \u201cGoogle Patents\u201d search, the ordinary citizen can search and read about inventions created by celebs.<\/p>\n

Michael Jackson<\/h2>\n

Michael Jackson obtained U.S. Patent No. 5,255,452 for a \u201cMethod and Means for Creating Anti-Gravity Illusion\u201d used in his famous \u201cSmooth Criminal\u201d dance routine. The illusion that Michael Jackson wanted to create was a dancer leaning forward beyond the dancer\u2019s center of gravity. The patent was granted on a system that engages the dancer\u2019s shoes and permits the dancer to lean forward beyond the dancer\u2019s center of gravity in a stable manner. A video of this can be viewed at here\u00a0<\/a>and of course a copy of the patent can be obtained on https:\/\/patents.google.com\/.<\/a><\/p>\n

Neil<\/span> Young<\/span><\/h2>\n

Neil Young is a great songwriter and singer (primarily folk rock in the1960s) and was later known as the \u201cGodfather of Grunge.\u201d He is credited on a number of websites with an unlocatable U.S. patent relating to a music player for high quality uncompressed digital audio, which was sold under the brand \u201cPONOPLAYER.\u201d However, not to be disappointed, his versatility and creativity is shown as a co-inventor on seven very locatable U.S. patents (7,264,208; 7,211,976; 6,765,356;5,749,547; 5,555,815; 5,441,223; and 5,251,856) relating to model trains of all things. He was also part owner of Lionel, LLC, which was a well-known company that made toy trains and model railroad accessories.<\/p>\n

Eddie Van Halen<\/h2>\n

Eddie Van Halen \u2013 a great rock guitarist \u2013 was also an innovator and patent owner in his guitar playing field. Van Halen developed a well-known guitar tapping technique which can be viewed on YouTube, showing how to perform his tapping technique and the unique sound that it produces. His patent relates to a support which leaves both hands free to perform the tapping technique (U.S. Patent No. 4,656,917). Van Halen also holds other patents relating to guitar design such as U.S. Patent No. 7,183,475 for a \u201cstringed instrument with adjustable string tension control,\u201d and U.S. Design Patent No. D388,117 for \u201cthe ornamental design of a guitar peghead.\u201d<\/p>\n

Prince<\/h2>\n

Prince is the holder of U.S. Design Patent No. D349,127 for a \u201cPortable, Electronic Keyboard Musical Instrument.\u201d This design patent pertains to his custom keytar, known as the \u201cPurpleaxxe,\u201d which features a distinctive shape inspired by his unique symbol.<\/p>\n

Harry Connick Jr.<\/h2>\n

Harry Connick Jr., a widely recognized musician and actor, had the most notable Grammy nominated platinum album, \u201cOnly You,\u201d of \u201ccover\u201d songs from the 1920s to the 1960s. He led his big band with his piano playing through these cover songs. He was granted U.S. Patent No. 6,348,648 for a \u201cSystem and method for coordinating music display among players in an orchestra.\u201d This invention facilitates the digital display and coordination of sheet music for orchestral musicians, enhancing real-time collaboration during performances.<\/p>\n

Marlon Brando<\/h2>\n

Marlon Brando, who was most notably known for his acting, was an occasional singer. He started out as a heart throb actor (\u201cThe Wild One\u201d (1953)) but then became known for his serious acting, winning the Best Actor Academy Award for the movie \u201cThe Godfather\u201d (1972). His innovative contribution is described in
\nU.S. Patent No. 6,812,392 for a \u201cDrumhead Tensioning Device\u201d to adjust drumhead tension in percussion instruments. For those too young to recall \u201cThe Godfather,\u201d it served as inspiration for the series \u201cThe Sopranos.\u201d And, if you\u2019re too young to recall \u201cThe Sopranos,\u201d well thank you for getting through the last line of this article.<\/p>\n

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