Patents by Inventor Ann Elizabeth Shields

Ann Elizabeth Shields 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: 7637567
    Abstract: A slip cover for a sofa or love seat is disclosed. The slip cover is adjustable in a number of ways to give a good fit for a range of sofa sizes and configurations. Vents are formed in the sides of the back covering portion to accommodate the presence or absence of arms for the seating piece. The seat portion has overlapping sides to fit a range of seat sizes. Front and back skirts are used to wrap the periphery of the sofa piece, thus covering the overhanging sides of the seat portion, the front and back skirts themselves overlapping and being adjustably secured with ties and binding extensions. Arm pieces, where needed, are separate from the back/seat portion of the covering, are adjustable by tucking any excess fabric behind the ruffle seam, and are secured to the legs of the sofa piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Sure Fit Inc.
    Inventors: Paula S. Neustat, Brenda Kay Miller, Walter Garbinski, Ann Elizabeth Shields