Patents by Inventor Shirley Mason

Shirley Mason 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).

  • Floor mat
    Patent number: 7449228
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a floor mat which can prevent scuffs on the heels of a user's footwear. The floor mat includes at least a first layer of material; a scuff-resistant portion provided on the first layer; and a glide mechanism which moves the scuff-resistant portion on the first layer when a force is applied to the scuff-resistant portion. The glide mechanism may include an elastic portion connected to the scuff-resistant portion and to the first layer, a backing layer connected to the elastic portion; and a base portion connected to the backing layer. The base portion may be disposed on a second layer, the second layer which is disposed beneath the first layer. Further, the first layer may have an opening such that the base portion which is connected to the second layer, is accessible through the first layer. The scuff-resistant portion is made of plush felt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Inventor: Shirley Mason
  • Shoe bag having a structure that receives a handle from a separate item
    Publication number: 20070116384
    Abstract: A shoe bag is provided having a body and a flap that is attached to the body. An opening is provided in the flap to receive a handle of a separate carrying item. Thus, the handle of the separate carrying item may be employed to transport both the separate carrying item and the shoe bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventor: Shirley Mason
  • Floor mat
    Publication number: 20060019057
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a floor mat which can prevent scuffs on the heels of a user's footwear. The floor mat includes at least a first layer of material; a scuff-resistant portion provided on the first layer; and a glide mechanism which moves the scuff-resistant portion on the first layer when a force is applied to the scuff-resistant portion. The glide mechanism may include an elastic portion connected to the scuff-resistant portion and to the first layer, a backing layer connected to the elastic portion; and a base portion connected to the backing layer. The base portion may be disposed on a second layer, the second layer which is disposed beneath the first layer. Further, the first layer may have an opening such that the base portion which is connected to the second layer, is accessible through the first layer. The scuff-resistant portion is made of plush felt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventor: Shirley Mason
  • Shoe bag
    Patent number: D564757
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: Shirley Mason
  • Floor mat
    Patent number: D585349
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Inventor: Shirley Mason