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).
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Patent number: 11247324Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 8, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: MAYHEW STEEL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: John C. Lawless
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Publication number: 20200298389Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Applicant: Mayhew Steel Products, Inc.Inventor: John C. Lawless
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Patent number: 10773371Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 10, 2018Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: MAYHEW STEEL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: John Jannitto, Jr., John C. Lawless
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Patent number: 10710231Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 20, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Mayhew Steel Products, Inc.Inventor: John C. Lawless
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Publication number: 20190105766Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Applicant: Mayhew Steel Products, Inc.Inventors: John Jannitto, JR., John C. Lawless
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Patent number: 10195733Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 27, 2016Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: MAYHEW STEEL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: John Jannitto, Jr., John C. Lawless
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Publication number: 20180326570Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Applicant: Mayhew Steel Products, Inc.Inventor: John C. Lawless
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Patent number: 10071471Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 17, 2015Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: MAYHEW STEEL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: John C. Lawless
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Publication number: 20170050307Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: Mayhew Steel Products, IncInventors: John Jannitto, JR., John C. Lawless
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Publication number: 20170050306Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: Mayhew Steel Products, Inc.Inventor: John C. Lawless
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Patent number: 8032991Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 11, 2005Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Mayhew Steel Products, Inc.Inventor: John C. Lawless
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Patent number: 7574776Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 8, 2005Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Mayhew Steel Products, Inc.Inventor: John C. Lawless
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Patent number: 7523525Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 5, 2003Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Mayhew Steel Products, Inc.Inventor: John C. Lawless
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Patent number: 7293331Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 15, 2004Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Mayhew Steel Products, Inc.Inventor: John C. Lawless
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Publication number: 20040255428Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2004Publication date: December 23, 2004Applicant: Mayhew Steel ProductsInventor: John C. Lawless
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Publication number: 20040221425Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2003Publication date: November 11, 2004Inventor: John C. Lawless
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Publication number: 20040155229Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Applicant: Mayhew Steel ProductsInventor: John C Lawless
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Patent number: 6772994Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 22, 2003Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Mayhew Tool ProductsInventor: John C. Lawless
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Patent number: 6471186Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 24, 2001Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Assignee: Mayhew Steel Products, Inc.Inventor: John C. Lawless