Patents by Inventor Thomas L. McLaughlin

Thomas L. McLaughlin 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).

  • CONSTRUCTION STAPLE REMOVAL TOOL
    Publication number: 20140027687
    Abstract: A rod with termini that are used to remove construction staples, which are utilized in housing construction and electrical assemblies. Each terminus is J-shaped and is configured to pry a closed-end loop of a U-shaped construction staple so as to ease its removal. One terminus has a flatter profile to reach difficult spots where construction staples are located. The other terminus has a hook profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas L. McLaughlin
  • Power cleaning apparatus
    Patent number: 4837887
    Abstract: A power cleaning apparatus featuring an elongated coil with a brush attached to one end thereof and a series of tubes that act as guides and prevent snarling during operation. The entire apparatus may be coiled in a unique configuration for convenient display and safe storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1989
    Inventor: Thomas L. McLaughlin