Patents by Inventor Lawrence O'Toole

Lawrence O'Toole 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: 10428554
    Abstract: An apparatus (10, 100) is disclosed for connection to a flange (52, 152) of a post. The flange comprises elongated apertures/holes (54, 154) therethrough. The apparatus comprises a body (12 or 112) having projections (14, 16 or 114, 116) that extend from the body to a distal end. A lug (18, 118) projecting laterally from a distal end of each projection has a profile configured such that it is able to nest in the elongated aperture of the flange when the apparatus is connected to the flange. The apparatus also comprises two locator elements (30, 32 or 130,132) that extend out from the body separately to the projections. The elements are spaced so as to receive the post flange therebetween, whereby the elements locate on opposite sides of the flange when the apparatus is connected to the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: ONESTEEL WIRE PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Graham Johns, Robert Wade, Robert Fabien, Lawrence O'Toole
  • Patent number: 9551457
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus (10) for connection to a flange (52) of a post (50). The flange (52) comprises two or more elongated apertures (54) therethrough which are spaced out along the length of the flange. The apparatus comprises a body (12) from which there extends two sets of projections (14A&B) and (16A&B). Each projection in each set respectively extends from the body to a distal end (18). Each of the sets (14), (16) comprises two projections A&B which extend from the body so as to define a recess R therebetween which is configured to receive the flange (52) therein. The distal ends (18) of the two projections (14) or (16) in a given set are able to locate in adjacency of a respective one of the elongated apertures (54) in the flange. At least one of the distal ends of at least one the projections comprises a passage (20) formed thereat. The passage (20) has a profile configured in a similar manner to that of the flange elongated aperture (54) adjacent to which it can be located in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignees: ONESTEEL WIRE PTY LIMITED, Gallagher Group Limited
    Inventors: Graham Johns, Robert Wade, Robert Fabien, Lawrence O'Toole
  • Publication number: 20160025241
    Abstract: An apparatus (10, 100) is disclosed for connection to a flange (52, 152) of a post. The flange comprises elongated apertures/holes (54, 154) therethrough. The apparatus comprises a body (12 or 112) having projections (14, 16 or 114, 116) that extend from the body to a distal end. A lug (18, 118) projecting laterally from a distal end of each projection has a profile configured such that it is able to nest in the elongated aperture of the flange when the apparatus is connected to the flange. The apparatus also comprises two locator elements (30, 32 or 130,132) that extend out from the body separately to the projections. The elements are spaced so as to receive the post flange therebetween, whereby the elements locate on opposite sides of the flange when the apparatus is connected to the flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Graham Johns, Robert Wade, Robert Fabien, Lawrence O'Toole
  • Publication number: 20160003409
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus (10) for connection to a flange (52) of a post (50). The flange (52) comprises two or more elongated apertures (54) therethrough which are spaced out along the length of the flange. The apparatus comprises a body (12) from which there extends two sets of projections (14A&B) and (16A&B). Each projection in each set respectively extends from the body to a distal end (18). Each of the sets (14), (16) comprises two projections A&B which extend from the body so as to define a recess R therebetween which is configured to receive the flange (52) therein. The distal ends (18) of the two projections (14) or (16) in a given set are able to locate in adjacency of a respective one of the elongated apertures (54) in the flange. At least one of the distal ends of at least one the projections comprises a passage (20) formed thereat. The passage (20) has a profile configured in a similar manner to that of the flange elongated aperture (54) adjacent to which it can be located in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Graham Johns, Robert Wade, Robert Fabien, Lawrence O'Toole
  • Patent number: 8955612
    Abstract: A driver 10 for a fence post is disclosed. The driver comprises an elongate hollow body 12 having an open in-use lower end 14. A guide 16 is removably locatable at the lower end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Onesteel Wire Pty Limited
    Inventor: Lawrence O'Toole
  • Patent number: 8458966
    Abstract: A bracket for a post comprises a body adapted for being located at the post and at least one projection extending out from the body. The projection is adapted for retaining thereat at least one of a ground securing pin and an end of a tensioning rod. A post securement system comprises the bracket and at least one of the ground securing pin and tensioning rod. A method employing the bracket locates the post in ground, locates the bracket along the post and positions at least one of the ground securing pin and tensioning rod to be retained at the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Onesteel Wire Pty Limited
    Inventor: Lawrence O'Toole
  • Publication number: 20120111593
    Abstract: A driver 10 for a fence post is disclosed. The driver comprises an elongate hollow body 12 having an open in-use lower end 14. A guide 16 is removably locatable at the lower end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: Onesteel Wire Pty Limited
    Inventor: Lawrence O'Toole
  • Patent number: 8156025
    Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for applying for student loans. A system can include graphical user interfaces for providing a series of questions to a user which relate to the applying of the student loans. At least a majority of the questions are provided to the user without reference to any specific student loan application. The responses are used to populate multiple different student loan applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: National City Bank
    Inventors: Matthew J. Gymer, Kevin Lawrence O'Toole
  • Publication number: 20110197542
    Abstract: A bracket for a post comprises a body adapted for being located at the post and at least one projection extending out from the body. The projection is adapted for retaining thereat at least one of a ground securing pin and an end of a tensioning rod. A post securement system comprises the bracket and at least one of the ground securing pin and tensioning rod. A method employing the bracket locates the post in ground, locates the bracket along the post and positions at least one of the ground securing pin and tensioning rod to be retained at the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: ONESTEEL WIRE PTY LIMITED
    Inventor: Lawrence O'Toole
  • Publication number: 20040226842
    Abstract: Packaging for hairbrushes includes a foldable display member having a main panel for mounting a hairbrush and upper and lower flaps extending obliquely and downwardly from an edge of the main panel. The flaps are deflectable into an arcuate configuration in which the flaps overly a portion of a mounted hairbrush. The arcuately-deflected flaps are secured by attachment to the main panel or alternatively by attachment to a mounted hairbrush below a lower edge of the main panel. The flaps may include attachment tabs receivable in openings of the main panel. Alternatively, the flaps may include openings for receiving a flexible connector for securing the flap to the main panel or to the handle of a mounted hairbrush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventor: Lawrence O'Toole
  • Patent number: 6808069
    Abstract: Packaging for hairbrushes includes a foldable display member having a main panel for mounting a hairbrush and upper and lower flaps extending obliquely and downwardly from an edge of the main panel. The flaps are deflectable into an arcuate configuration in which the flaps overly a portion of a mounted hairbrush. The arcuately-deflected flaps are secured by attachment to the main panel or alternatively by attachment to a mounted hairbrush below a lower edge of the main panel. The flaps may include attachment tabs receivable in openings of the main panel. Alternatively, the flaps may include openings for receiving a flexible connector for securing the flap to the main panel or to the handle of a mounted hairbrush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Scünci International, Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence O'Toole
  • Publication number: 20040035726
    Abstract: Packaging for looped articles includes a foldable display element having a first panel adapted for side-by-side retention of the looped articles. The foldable display element further includes second, third and fourth panels and fold lines between the panels to form a box-like structure in which the first panel overlies the second panel and the third and fourth are between the first and second panels opposite each other. A tab panel extending from the first panel is received by a slot in a tab-receiving panel at an opposite end of the display element. The packaging may also include a support ring having a discontinuity extending through its cross section for interlinking receipt of the looped articles. A loop-securing band is received through each of the looped articles and includes opposite ends that are overlapped and secured to each other to define a closed loop interlinked with the articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Lawrence O'Toole, Neal Menaged
  • Patent number: D481239
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: L&N Sales and Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence O'Toole, Neal Menaged
  • Patent number: D481940
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: L&N Sales and Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence O'Toole, Neal Menaged
  • Patent number: D587548
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Onesteel Wire PTY Limited
    Inventor: Lawrence O'Toole
  • Lug
    Patent number: D943389
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Inventor: Lawrence O'Toole