My Vision
It all started with a simple question: "How can I give the acoustic guitar 4X the power, and actually improve the beautiful tone?" That's where the Folded Horn Acoustic Guitar came into play, and since then, it's been a journey of turning innovative ideas into patents.
As an engineer and innovator, my drive is to find design solutions for complex problems. The patents showcased here embody that commitment to continuous improvement.
From the groundbreaking Folded Horn Acoustic Guitar and Acoustic Waveguide Guitar (originating from the folded horns or waveguides in high end speaker systems), and also two additional patent ideas, each creation is a deliberate stride to redefine the possibilities of sound.
KEI Patents
1. Folded Horn Acoustic Guitar
U.S. Patent # 10,177,172 - 20 Year Utility Patent
Granted September 2020
2. Floating Soundboard Acoustic Guitar
U.S. Patent # 11,232,770 - 20 Year Utility Patent
Granted January 2022
3. Acoustic Waveguide Guitar
U.S. Patent # 12,094,438 - 20 Year Utility Patent
Granted September 2024
4. Acoustic Waveguide Grand Piano
U.S. Application # 18,379,092 - 20 Year Utility Patent - First Inventor To File November 2023
Acknowledgements:
1) Casey Harshbarger - Professional Guitar Player
2) Tim Walker and Corey Miller - Round Table Recording Company
3) Regal Mold and Die - CNC Work
4) Torin Messer - Videographer
5) Art Welter - diyAudio contributor (diyaudio.com)
6) Joe Jasniew - diyAudio contributor (diyaudio.com)
6) Ian Schneller - Chicago School of Guitar Making
7) My wife Amy, my daughter Mia and my daughter Lizzy for her Website work.
8) Saved the best for last: My first Music Teacher and Guitar Teacher - Thanks Mom!