Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Lawson

Thomas M. Lawson 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).

  • Automatic packing system for refuse vehicle
    Patent number: 4173424
    Abstract: This invention relates to improvements in compaction bodies of the type used for the collection of refuse, garbage, and the like, and having means therein for compacting such refuse during collection and for discharge therefrom. The invention relates specifically to automatic controls to regulate the operation of a compaction head located inside the compaction body for compacting material therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1979
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: James S. Whitehead, Thomas M. Lawson
  • Side release buckle
    Patent number: D631392
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Stout Stuff, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas M. Lawson
  • Bone-shaped buckle
    Patent number: D636294
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Stout Stuff, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas M. Lawson
  • Top entry cat litter box
    Patent number: D663081
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Stout Stuff, LLC.
    Inventors: Christopher E. Chance, Andrew Bojie, Thomas M. Lawson