Patents by Inventor Mary J. Shields

Mary J. 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: 4116310
    Abstract: A combined cushion and article carrier, the invention particularly provides a foam cushion held within a bag-like fabric covering, the fabric covering having a shoulder strap connected thereto to facilitate carrying thereof. The foam cushion has an indentation or pocket formed in one planar face thereof for receiving articles such as a closable cup for bingo paraphernalia, and the like, the indentation being surmounted by a zippered closure for ready access to the enclosed articles. The cushion may be used as a seat cushion when playing bingo or as a pillow when traveling such as by bus, train, airplane, or the like. When used as a pillow, money, important documents or other valuable possessions may be placed in the pocket and thus protected from theft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1978
    Inventor: Mary J. Shields