Patents by Inventor Michael Peter Shields

Michael Peter 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: 12114744
    Abstract: A biometric lever wallet comprises a mechanical assembly for holding bills and credit cards and biometric security measures for authenticating a wallet user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Inventor: Michael Peter Shields
  • Patent number: 11819100
    Abstract: A wallet assembly that receives a contactless payment card includes a wallet arranged as at least a bifold wallet with first and second wallet sides, one side configured to receive the contactless card and the other configured to receive additional items and payment cards. RFID shielding eliminates electromagnetic signals from the additional payment cards. A flap attached to the wallet side holding the contactless card has a hole or window that physically exposes a portion of the payment card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: TODO BIO, S.A.
    Inventor: Michael Peter Shields
  • Publication number: 20230089796
    Abstract: A wallet assembly that receives a contactless payment card includes a wallet arranged as at least a bifold wallet with first and second wallet sides, one side configured to receive the contactless card and the other configured to receive additional items and payment cards. RFID shielding eliminates electromagnetic signals from the additional payment cards. A flap attached to the wallet side holding the contactless card has a hole or window that physically exposes a portion of the payment card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventor: Michael Peter Shields
  • Publication number: 20210244146
    Abstract: A biometric lever wallet comprises a mechanical assembly for holding bills and credit cards and biometric security measures for authenticating a wallet user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Peter Shields
  • Patent number: 11039671
    Abstract: A pocketable device comprises a mechanical assembly for holding bills and credit cards, the mechanical assembly including a latch plate or upper jaw and a spring plate or lower jaw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Peter Shields
  • Publication number: 20200405028
    Abstract: A wallet assembly wherein a biometric credit card and enrollment key are positioned in the wallet to enable transfer of electric power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventor: Michael Peter Shields
  • Publication number: 20190075901
    Abstract: A pocketable device comprises a mechanical assembly for holding bills and credit cards, the mechanical assembly including a latch plate or upper jaw and a spring plate or lower jaw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Peter Shields
  • Patent number: 6889951
    Abstract: The present invention is a single or multiple sheet document holder with a base plate supporting three posts, each post having mounted at its top a cupola formed with an upwardly facing socket adapted to securely and easily rotatingly hold a metal ball. The document holder uses a support slot forming contact points for a paper sheet or sheets to be supported. The support slot receives one or more sheets for support via substantial lateral curvature up and down the page combined with substantial deviation from vertical support (the top of the sheets slant slightly back and away from the user).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Peter Shields
  • Publication number: 20030019996
    Abstract: The present invention is a mechanism for maintaining angled alignment of a presentation plane with respect to a support plane. The mechanism supportively attachable to a backside of the presentation planar surface. The mechanism comprises two legs or plates rotationally aligned and hinged together at their first ends with a first hinge to form a first axis of rotation. A second end of a first leg is, distal to the first hinge, similarly rotationally aligned and hinged together by a second hinge to the backside of the presentation plane or means for rigid attachment thereto to form a second axis of rotation with respect to the presentation plane, whereby the first and second axes of rotation are parallel. The present invention also comprises a system for extensions between a support surface and a visual display or between visual displays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventor: Michael Peter Shields
  • Patent number: 6427837
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a latchable enclosure for the above small plastic and business cards. The invention also comprises a novel support and carrying means and a novel paper currency attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Inventor: Michael Peter Shields
  • Patent number: 4011595
    Abstract: Goggles having a wide lens mounted in a semi-rigid frame which positions the lens away from the face providing an enclosed air space, the frame having a number of apertures permitting an influx of air, and one or more outlet apertures to which are secured means for evacuating air from the inner space. The evacuating means takes the form of a conduit which can be placed in the wearer's mouth to draw air out of the inner space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1973
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1977
    Inventor: Michael Peter Shields
  • Patent number: D561047
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Peter Shields
  • Patent number: D565275
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Peter Shields
  • Patent number: D484914
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Inventor: Michael Peter Shields
  • Patent number: D492737
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Inventor: Michael Peter Shields