Patents by Inventor Michael P. Shields

Michael P. 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).

  • Publication number: 20200390232
    Abstract: A portable beverage table including a central aperture for holding a wine bucket and outer apertures for holding wine glasses. The central aperture and outer apertures of the table top form a pair of table top handles for folding the portable beverage table in a single, easy motion. A central divide in the table top allows the table top to be separated at the center, and the table top handles allow a user to grip on both sides of a table top and extend the two halves of the table top for folding. The central aperture and the outer apertures, therefore, serve the dual purpose of holding a bucket in the center of the table and wine glasses at a perimeter of the table, while also serving as a handle. When the table is folded, a carrying handle is exposed, allowing a user to easily transport the table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventor: Michael P. Shields
  • Patent number: 5094479
    Abstract: A compact device for carrying a pair of skis and ski poles including a substantially flat body member, a pair of ski pole carrying members pivotally mounted on the body member adjacent opposite ends thereof such that the carrying members can be selectively disposed in a flat horizontal position adjacent the body member or in an upright position substantially perpendicular to the body member. Each of the carrying members defines a pair of oppositely disposed open ended slots therein for releasably carrying a pair of ski poles upon the carrying members being disposed in an upright position. A ski securement strap is secured to and extends from one side of the body member and a strap locking member is pivotally mounted on the body member so as to be moveable between an unlocked and a locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1992
    Assignee: Sierus Innovative Accessories, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael P. Shields
  • Patent number: 5054733
    Abstract: An adjustable support device particularly adapted for use in a vehicle for removably securing therein an open container to prevent the spillage of the contents thereof. The support device includes a pair of adjacent ring members secured together so as to prevent separation thereof while allowing for relative rotation about a common central axis. In one embodiment of the invention, the lower ring member is defined by the upper portion of a base member which also defines a horizontal beverage container support surface and a non-skid lower bottom surface adapted to rest on a horizontal surface in a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1991
    Inventor: Michael P. Shields
  • Patent number: 4470630
    Abstract: A portable folding chair which is adaptable for use in an upright conventional sitting mode, in an inverted position as a back rest and in a collapsed position as a carrying device. The rear leg member and chair back are adjustable so that the rear leg member defines a comfortable headrest in the inverted backrest mode and a flap is provided which defines a lounging mat in the back rest mode which, in use, anchors the chair in place and in the collapsed carrying mode defines with the seat and back panels a covered carriage compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1984
    Inventor: Michael P. Shields
  • Patent number: 4364585
    Abstract: A ski pole having a basket and grip configuration for use in carrying a pair of skis. The basket defines a first gripping surface for securing the basket to a pair of skis and a second gripping surface for securing the basket to the grip end of a second pole. The grip of each pole is provided with an adjustable rotatably mounted strap for use in holding the basket in gripping contact with the skis. So secured, the skis and two poles are held together to facilitate carrying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1982
    Inventor: Michael P. Shields
  • Patent number: 4247132
    Abstract: A ski pole having a basket and grip configuration for use in carrying a pair of skis. The basket defines a first gripping surface for securing the basket to a pair of skis and a second gripping surface for securing the basket to the grip end of a second pole. The grip of each pole is provided with an adjustable rotatably mounted strap for use in holding the basket in gripping contact with the skis. So secured, the skis and two poles are held together to facilitate carrying thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1981
    Inventor: Michael P. Shields
  • Patent number: 4175683
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a ski pole basket, a portion of said basket defining a locking clip for securing the basket to a pair of skis, each basket having a gripping surface thereon for securing the basket to the handle of the second pole such that the two poles with their handles and baskets so secured define a carrying assembly for the poles and skis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1979
    Inventor: Michael P. Shields
  • Patent number: 4141565
    Abstract: An adjustable securing strap which is adapted to be secured to a snow ski for holding together a pair of snow skis. The strap is of integral construction and is comprised of an extended tongue portion, a tongue receiving portion which is to be secured to the upper surface of one of the skis and a flexible strap portion which extends between the tongue and receiving portions. The tongue receiving portion is provided with a pair of hingedly mounted lateral tongue retaining walls and a plurality of undercut teeth which extend between the hinged walls and are engagable with a plurality of oppositely cut teeth on the tongue portion of the strap. The engaged teeth and retaining walls hold the tongue portion firmly within the tongue receiving portion when the strap is disposed about a pair of skis or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1979
    Inventor: Michael P. Shields
  • Patent number: D905485
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Inventor: Michael P. Shields