Patents by Inventor Thomas C. Landreth

Thomas C. Landreth 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).

  • Swivel connector for an arc gouging torch
    Patent number: 4052116
    Abstract: A swivel connector is characterized by an elongated shaft member having an axis extending therethrough and a collar fixed thereon. A moveable sleeve is mounted on the shaft member and is axially moveable from a first to a second axial position relative to the shaft. In the first axial position, the sleeve is rotatable relative to the shaft member. In the second axial position, the sleeve is engaged with the fixed collar and non-rotatable relative to the shaft member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1977
    Assignee: Central Welding Supply Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Harold D. Sanders, Thomas C. Landreth