Patents by Inventor Arthur G. Shields

Arthur G. 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).

  • Tire display assembly
    Patent number: 5259578
    Abstract: A tire display assembly comprising folding blanks which, when assembled, simulates a car seat and is capable of supporting and displaying a vehicle tire. When the assembly is used to display a tire the tire rests on the part of the display which simulates the cushion of a car seat and leans against the part which simulates a backrest of a car seat. A mass support is inserted in the space defined by the parts of the assembly which simulates the cushion of a car seat and is designed to carry the mass of the tire and add rigidity to the tire display assembly. A header upon which printed matter can be posted is situated on top of the part of the assembly which simulates a backrest of a car seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1993
    Assignee: The J. H. Heafner Company
    Inventors: Thomas R. Jones, Arthur G. Shields