Patents by Inventor Michael David Shillan

Michael David Shillan 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).

  • Method for reproducing a photographic image directly onto a metal surface
    Patent number: 5888326
    Abstract: A decorative pin having a surface made of metal for displaying a high quality color photographic image having a high degree of image resolution reproduced directly onto a metal surface and a method for reproducing a high quality photographic image directly onto a metal surface are disclosed. The decorative pin of the present invention comprises a base member made of brass having an upper surface for displaying a photographic image that is reproduced directly onto the upper surface and a lower surface having means for removably attaching the decorative pin to a garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Inventors: Michael David Shillan, Alan Zoltie
  • Decorative pin and method for reproducing a photographic image directly onto a metal surface
    Patent number: 5683763
    Abstract: A decorative pin having a surface made of metal for displaying a high quality color photographic image having a high degree of image resolution reproduced directly onto a metal surface and a method for reproducing a high quality photographic image directly onto a metal surface are disclosed. The decorative pin of the present invention comprises a base member made of brass having an upper surface for displaying a photographic image that is reproduced directly onto the upper surface and a lower surface having means for removably attaching the decorative pin to a garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Inventors: Michael David Shillan, Alan Zoltie