Patents by Inventor John C. Lawless

John C. Lawless 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: 11247324
    Abstract: A pry bar has a transversely disposed generally triangular cross-section handle grip portion having surfaces formed of a soft elastomeric over-molded material. The handle is formed with an inner hard thermoplastic core and molded over outer elastomeric cover. A metal tether receiving element and impact cap are fixedly secured at the handle proximate end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: MAYHEW STEEL PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: John C. Lawless
  • Publication number: 20200298389
    Abstract: A pry bar has a transversely disposed generally triangular cross-section handle grip portion having surfaces formed of a soft elastomeric over-molded material. The handle is formed with an inner hard thermoplastic core and molded over outer elastomeric cover. A metal tether receiving element and impact cap are fixedly secured at the handle proximate end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Mayhew Steel Products, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Lawless
  • Patent number: 10773371
    Abstract: A tool handle has a trilobular configured grip portion, with three outwardly extending generally arcuate lobes. Each lobe has an arcuate surface that subtends an arc of about 45° to 90°, and preferably about 60°. The grip portion has two upper surface lobes and one bottom surface lobe. The bottom surface lobe has spaced oval configured finger engaging recesses. A fixedly disposed metal end cap has a rotatably disposed tang for receiving a lanyard for free movement of the tang and lanyard with operation of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: MAYHEW STEEL PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: John Jannitto, Jr., John C. Lawless
  • Patent number: 10710231
    Abstract: A pry bar has a transversely disposed generally triangular cross-section handle grip portion having surfaces formed of a soft elastomeric over-molded material. The handle is formed with an inner hard thermoplastic core and molded over outer elastomeric cover. A metal tether receiving element and impact cap are fixedly secured at the handle proximate end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Mayhew Steel Products, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Lawless
  • Publication number: 20190105766
    Abstract: A tool handle has a trilobular configured grip portion, with three outwardly extending generally arcuate lobes. Each lobe has an arcuate surface that subtends an arc of about 45° to 90°, and preferably about 60°. The grip portion has two upper surface lobes and one bottom surface lobe. The bottom surface lobe has spaced oval configured finger engaging recesses. A fixedly disposed metal end cap has a rotatably disposed tang for receiving a lanyard for free movement of the tang and lanyard with operation of the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: Mayhew Steel Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John Jannitto, JR., John C. Lawless
  • Patent number: 10195733
    Abstract: A tool handle has a trilobular configured grip portion, with three outwardly extending generally arcuate lobes. Each lobe has an arcuate surface that subtends an arc of about 45° to 90°, and preferably about 60°. The grip portion has two upper surface lobes and one bottom surface lobe. The bottom surface lobe has spaced oval configured finger engaging recesses. A fixedly disposed metal end cap has a rotatably disposed tang for receiving a lanyard for free movement of the tang and lanyard with operation of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: MAYHEW STEEL PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: John Jannitto, Jr., John C. Lawless
  • Publication number: 20180326570
    Abstract: A pry bar has a transversely disposed generally triangular cross-section handle grip portion having surfaces formed of a soft elastomeric over-molded material. The handle is formed with an inner hard thermoplastic core and molded over outer elastomeric cover. A metal tether receiving element and impact cap are fixedly secured at the handle proximate end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: Mayhew Steel Products, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Lawless
  • Patent number: 10071471
    Abstract: A pry bar has a transversely disposed generally triangular cross-section handle grip portion having surfaces formed of a soft elastomeric over-molded material. The handle is formed with an inner hard thermoplastic core and molded over outer elastomeric cover. A metal tether receiving element and impact cap are fixedly secured at the handle proximate end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: MAYHEW STEEL PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: John C. Lawless
  • Publication number: 20170050307
    Abstract: A tool handle has a trilobular configured grip portion, with three outwardly extending generally arcuate lobes. Each lobe has an arcuate surface that subtends an arc of about 45° to 90°, and preferably about 60°. The grip portion has two upper surface lobes and one bottom surface lobe. The bottom surface lobe has spaced oval configured finger engaging recesses. A fixedly disposed metal end cap has a rotatably disposed tang for receiving a lanyard for free movement of the tang and lanyard with operation of the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: Mayhew Steel Products, Inc
    Inventors: John Jannitto, JR., John C. Lawless
  • Publication number: 20170050306
    Abstract: A pry bar has a transversely disposed generally triangular cross-section handle grip portion having surfaces formed of a soft elastomeric over-molded material. The handle is formed with an inner hard thermoplastic core and molded over outer elastomeric cover. A metal tether receiving element and impact cap are fixedly secured at the handle proximate end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: Mayhew Steel Products, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Lawless
  • Patent number: 8032991
    Abstract: A heavy duty hand tool handle has specifically configured thermoplastic and overmolded elastomeric material, with a thermoplastic grip and thumb receiving recesses for equal right and left hand ergonomic use. Metal indicia are forcibly embedded in the thermoplastic case to provide e.g. safety information which remains legible in long term heavy duty abrasive use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Mayhew Steel Products, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Lawless
  • Patent number: 7574776
    Abstract: A pry bar has generally octagonal cross-section handle with a grip portion having four rounded surfaces formed of a soft elastomeric material and four alternating surfaces formed of hard thermoplastic material. The elastomeric material rounded surfaces are formed with pluralities of small orifices. The handle is formed with an inner hard thermoplastic core and molded over outer elastomeric cover. A metal impact cap is fixed secured in the handle proximate end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Mayhew Steel Products, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Lawless
  • Patent number: 7523525
    Abstract: A pry bar has an ergonomic handle formed with a grip portion having convex upper grip surface and a concave lower grip with an inner hard thermoplastic core and an outer elastomeric molded over cover. The convex upper grip surface portion is more distantly disposed from the handle longitudinal axis than the curved lower grip surface portion. The upper grip surface is formed with a distally disposed outwardly flared guard formed with thumb receiving recess. The handle sides are formed with elongated outwardly bulged contoured respective palm engaging portions for right or left handed grip engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Mayhew Steel Products, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Lawless
  • Patent number: 7293331
    Abstract: A pry bar has generally octagonal cross-section handle with a grip portion having four rounded surfaces formed of a soft elastomeric material and four alternating surfaces formed of hard thermoplastic material. The elastomeric material rounded surfaces are formed with pluralities of small orifices. The handle is formed with an inner hard thermoplastic core and molded over outer elastomeric cover. A metal impact cap is fixed secured in the handle proximate end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Mayhew Steel Products, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Lawless
  • Publication number: 20040255428
    Abstract: A pry bar has generally octagonal cross-section handle with a grip portion having four rounded surfaces formed of a soft elastomeric material and four alternating surfaces formed of hard thermoplastic material. The elastomeric material rounded surfaces are formed with pluralities of small orifices. The handle is formed with an inner hard thermoplastic core and molded over outer elastomeric cover. A metal impact cap is fixed secured in the handle proximate end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: Mayhew Steel Products
    Inventor: John C. Lawless
  • Publication number: 20040221425
    Abstract: A pry bar has an ergonomic handle formed with a grip portion having convex upper grip surface and a concave lower grip with an inner hard thermoplastic core and an outer elastomeric molded over cover. The convex upper grip surface portion is more distantly disposed from the handle longitudinal axis than the curved lower grip surface portion. The upper grip surface is formed with a distally disposed outwardly flared guard formed with thumb receiving recess. The handle sides are formed with elongated outwardly bulged contoured respective palm engaging portions for right or left handed grip engagement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventor: John C. Lawless
  • Publication number: 20040155229
    Abstract: A pry bar has generally octagonal cross-section handle with a grip portion having four rounded surfaces formed of a soft elastomeric material and four alternating surfaces formed of hard thermoplastic material. The elastomeric material rounded surfaces are formed with pluralities of small orifices. The handle is formed with an inner hard thermoplastic core and molded over outer elastomeric cover. A metal impact cap is fixed secured in the handle proximate end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: Mayhew Steel Products
    Inventor: John C Lawless
  • Patent number: 6772994
    Abstract: A pry bar has generally octagonal cross-section handle with a grip portion having four rounded surfaces formed of a soft elastomeric material and four alternating surfaces formed of hard thermoplastic material. The elastomeric material rounded surfaces are formed with pluralities of small orifices. The handle is formed with an inner hard thermoplastic core and molded over outer elastomeric cover. A metal impact cap is fixed secured in the handle proximate end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Mayhew Tool Products
    Inventor: John C. Lawless
  • Patent number: 6471186
    Abstract: The pry bar has an ergonomic handle with a convex upper grip surface and a concave lower grip with an inner hard thermoplastic core and an outer elastomeric molded over cover, with the pry bar metal shank having an angularly disposed pry end. The curved upper grip surface portion is more distant from the handle longitudinal axis than the curved lower grip surface portion. The upper grip surface is formed with a distally disposed elastomeric ribbed thumb receiving recess. The handle sides are formed with elongated outwardly bulging palm engaging portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Mayhew Steel Products, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Lawless