Patents by Inventor Michael S. Shull

Michael S. Shull has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4817810
    Abstract: A combined holder and opener characterized by a framework having a container receiving base, a side wall extending upwardly from the base and including arms at least partially surrounding the container, and a handle. The handle has a first portion extending outwardly from the side wall of the framework and a second portion extending downwardly, where the free end of the latter includes a cavity for selectively receiving the pull tab on the top surface of the container. Provision is also made on the inner surface of the second portion of the handle, in the form of a recessed area, for fingertip engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1989
    Inventor: Michael S. Shull
  • Patent number: 4302014
    Abstract: A training device having particular adaptability to the game of golf which serves to selectively control and limit head movement of the student during practice swinging and, therefore, affords proper instruction relative to hip-shoulder and turning movement, balance, timing, effective muscle development and usage and, as well, a reduction in training time. The invention is broadly defined by a selectively removable flexible band surrounding the student's head mounted on an arm extending outwardly from a vertically adjustable support mounted on a base. The latter includes provisions for positive positioning at the training site. The headband, typically made from fabric, is mounted on rotatable metal or wire segments interconnecting loops in the fabric and holes in a mounting plate, where the headband serves to limit or control the position of the trainee's head or indicates to the trainee information as to existing head movement. The overall unit is positioned by a spike and anchor pin arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1981
    Inventor: Michael S. Shull
  • Patent number: D673627
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Inventor: Michael S. Shull