Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Goodson

Thomas A. Goodson 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).

  • Lock protector
    Patent number: 4873849
    Abstract: A lock protector for use with a padlock. The lock protector comprises a pair of spaced body members with a neck member extending therebetween and integrally formed therewith. The body members define a transverse slot therebetween for receiving a locking eye therein, and the body members are spaced such that a shackle of the padlock may be positioned therebetween and lockingly engaged with said locking eye, the transverse slot being substantially parallel to legs of the shackle. Skirts extend from each of the body members along sides of the padlock. The lock protector is particularly well adapted for use with a spare tire carrier on a motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1989
    Inventors: Thomas A. Goodson, Ronald D. Truelove
  • Lock protector
    Patent number: 4799369
    Abstract: A lock protector for use with a padlock. The lock protector comprises a pair of spaced body members with a neck member extending therebetween and integrally formed therewith. The body members define a transverse slot therebetween for receiving a locking eye therein, and the body members are spaced such that a shackle of the padlock may be positioned therebetween and lockingly engaged with said locking eye, the transverse slot being substantially parallel to legs of the shackle. Skirts extend from each of the body members along sides of the padlock. The lock protector is particularly well adapted for use with a spare tire carrier on a motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1989
    Inventors: Thomas A. Goodson, Ronald D. Truelove