Patents by Inventor Michael T. Shields

Michael T. 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).

  • SUPPORT MEMBER FOR SUPPORTING A RAIL
    Publication number: 20100207089
    Abstract: A support member, such as a fence post, and method for making the same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the support member includes an elongated body having at least one substantially flat side, and at least one longitudinal groove at least partially disposed within the substantially flat side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventors: Ronald S. Shoaf, Vernon A. Copeland, JR., Michael T. Shields, James F. Blocker
  • Fence post
    Patent number: D619737
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC
    Inventors: Ronald S. Shoaf, Vernon A. Copeland, Jr., Michael T. Shields, James F. Blocker