Patents by Inventor John T. Loftus

John T. Loftus 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: 4064716
    Abstract: A lock formed of a bar and a shackle whose legs extend into transverse holes formed in the bar. A rotatable bolt extends within and is completely concealed within the bar and overlaps the leg portions located within the bar. Aligned notches in the legs and bolt permit the bolt to be rotated into a position wherein peripheral portions thereof extend within the leg notches for locking the legs within the bar, and to a second position wherein the bolt notches align with the legs for transverse movement of the legs relative to the bar for unlocking. Locking means arranged within the bar permit selective manual rotation of the bolt. The shackle and bar may be formed of a saw resistant material to form a closed, saw resistant loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1977
    Assignee: The Shwayder Company
    Inventors: Warren M. Shwayder, John T. Loftus