Patents by Inventor John Marshall Shields

John Marshall 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).

  • Lower body garment with inflatable flotation device
    Patent number: 12054231
    Abstract: A lower body garment that includes an inflatable flotation device and a method of using the garment for flotation are provided. The flotation device is integrated with the garment and can be inflated in case of emergency in water. The garment is designed to be worn as a typical lower body garment when the flotation device is deflated and to convert into a life jacket that can be harnessed to a user's upper body and inflated to provide flotation. The garment includes straps that are designed to be used as both a garment belt when worn on the lower body and as harness straps when used for flotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Inventor: John Marshall Shields