Patents by Inventor Thomas P. McLoughlin

Thomas P. McLoughlin 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).

  • Fence assembly
    Patent number: 4526347
    Abstract: A fence assembly comprises a plurality of panels of expanded metal mesh having a plurality of closed meshes. The panels are arranged in zig-zag relationship, and each panel is joined to another panel by means of portion of some of the meshes of the panel adjacent an edge thereof, projecting through meshes of the other panel. The interlocking meshes are intertwined to retain the panels interlocked. The fence assembly may be secured to, or buried in, a trench in the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1985
    Assignee: Institute for Industrial Research and Standards
    Inventor: Thomas P. McLoughlin
  • Intruder barrier
    Patent number: 4348012
    Abstract: An intruder barrier for mounting on the top or side face of a wall is provided. The intruder barrier consists essentially of a scaling barrier formed from a number of blades radially arranged and rotatable about a longitudinal axis so that any attempt to climb the wall is foiled as the blades simply rotate thus not providing a firm hold for the would-be intruder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1982
    Assignee: MNJ Engineering Company Limited
    Inventor: Thomas P. McLoughlin