Patents by Inventor Charles V. Hoch

Charles V. Hoch 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: 11827138
    Abstract: In one embodiment a clasp assembly includes a main body with a receptacle formed in therein and adapted to receive a flexible element and a bail rotatably coupled to the main body. The bail includes a cam portion configured to engage the flexible element in a first rotational configuration, a lock assembly configured to releasably engage the main body to secure the cam portion in the first rotational configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Hoch Brands LLC
    Inventors: Bruce A Hoch, Charles V. Hoch
  • Patent number: 11667433
    Abstract: An three dimensional article comprising a main body having an inner body and an outer body overlaying at least a portion of the inner body. At least one of the inner body or the outer body is at least partially visible through the other of the inner body or the outer body. An outer surface of the inner body may include at least one surface feature visible through the outer body. The main body may include a base portion, a medial portion, a neck portion, and a rim portion each of the inner body and outer body defining a base portion, medial portion, neck portion, and a rim portion corresponding to the base portion, medial portion, neck portion, and rim portion of the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Hoch Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Charles V. Hoch, Bruce A. Hoch
  • Publication number: 20230124763
    Abstract: An three dimensional article comprising a main body having an inner body and an outer body overlaying at least a portion of the inner body. At least one of the inner body or the outer body is at least partially visible through the other of the inner body or the outer body. An outer surface of the inner body may include at least one surface feature visible through the outer body. The main body may include a base portion, a medial portion, a neck portion, and a rim portion each of the inner body and outer body defining a base portion, medial portion, neck portion, and a rim portion corresponding to the base portion, medial portion, neck portion, and rim portion of the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Charles V. Hoch, Bruce A. Hoch
  • Publication number: 20230120283
    Abstract: An adult toy article including a main body including a rear, central and front portions and defining a tip end and a rear end, and including an inner body and an outer body overlaying at least a portion of the inner body, each of the inner body and outer body defining a rear, central and front portion corresponding to the rear, central and front portion of the main body. The central portion of the inner body may define at least in part an elongated shape. The front portion of the inner body may define a tapering cone-shape with a rounded front end. The outer body may overlay at least a portion of the inner body, the outer body being sufficiently transparent to view at least a portion of the inner body there through.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Charles V. Hoch, Bruce A. Hoch
  • Publication number: 20230049944
    Abstract: A mounting system for removably attaching components to a vehicle having a bed portion, the bed portion including at least one sidewall defining a top rim, the mounting system including a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly is configured to be secured to the sidewall and to support a load; a load support structure, wherein the load support structure is configured to couple to the mounting assembly; an engagement between the mounting assembly and the load support structure being positioned at or below the top rim of the sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Charles V. Hoch, Bruce A. Hoch
  • Publication number: 20230049411
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a securement device includes a main body including a first restraint defined in the main body, a second restraint defined in the main body. The first and second restraint are disposed along separate respective restraint axes, the first restraint is adapted to receive a first flexible element, and the second restraint is adapted to receive a second flexible element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Bruce A. Hoch, Charles V. Hoch
  • Publication number: 20220304392
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are examples of a heating apparatus. In some embodiments, the heating apparatus is a battery powered heating apparatus suitable for burning or vaporizing a vaporizable material, such as an oil, wax, or liquid that when vaporized may be inhaled by a user. The heating apparatus includes a deployable element including a resistive element. In some embodiments, the heating apparatus has variable heat settings for the resistive element, controllable by the user through a user input (e.g., a button). In some embodiments, an indicator provides output communication to the user. The heating apparatus may include a power supply such as a rechargeable battery to supply power to the resistive element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Bruce A. Hoch, Charles V. Hoch
  • Publication number: 20210329968
    Abstract: A smoking apparatus comprising a main body comprising a combustion chamber fluidly coupled to an aperture in a mouthpiece; an outer layer at least partially surrounding the main body; and wherein the outer layer is formed of an at least partially transparent material and the main body is at least partially visible within the outer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Charles V. Hoch, Bruce A. Hoch
  • Patent number: 11058148
    Abstract: A smoking apparatus comprising a main body comprising a combustion chamber fluidly coupled to an aperture in a mouthpiece; an outer layer at least partially surrounding the main body; and wherein the outer layer is formed of an at least partially transparent material and the main body is at least partially visible within the outer layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Eyce, LLC
    Inventors: Charles V. Hoch, Bruce A. Hoch
  • Publication number: 20210051998
    Abstract: A smoking apparatus comprising a main body comprising a combustion chamber fluidly coupled to an aperture in a mouthpiece; an outer layer at least partially surrounding the main body; and wherein the outer layer is formed of an at least partially transparent material and the main body is at least partially visible within the outer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Charles V. Hoch, Bruce A. Hoch
  • Publication number: 20150342250
    Abstract: An water pipe mold for making a water pipe includes an outer concentric sheath, an inner concentric sheath, a bottom, an outside sleeve and an inside rib. The water pipe mold is flexible and is configured to make an ice water pipe by being filled with water and then freezing the water. The ice water pipe includes a body comprising ice, the body and an opening at a side of the body, a base coupled to a bottom of the body, a mouth piece coupled to a top of the body, and a grommet coupled to a circumference of the body. The base includes an opening configured to be filled by a plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: EYCE LLC
    Inventors: Bruce A. Hoch, Charles V. Hoch
  • Publication number: 20150068540
    Abstract: An water pipe mold for making a water pipe includes an outer concentric sheath, an inner concentric sheath, a bottom, an outside sleeve and an inside rib. The water pipe mold is flexible and is configured to make an ice water pipe by being filled with water and then freezing the water. The ice water pipe includes a body comprising ice, the body and an opening at a side of the body, a base coupled to a bottom of the body, a mouth piece coupled to a top of the body, and a grommet coupled to an opening at the side of the body. The grommet is made of a flexible material and includes a concaved oval portion configured to stay coupled to the opening as the ice of the body of the water pipe melts or deforms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: EYCE LLC
    Inventors: Bruce A. Hoch, Charles V. Hoch
  • Patent number: D825843
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: Eyce LLC
    Inventors: Charles V. Hoch, Bruce A. Hoch
  • Patent number: D837529
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Hoch Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Charles V. Hoch, Bruce A. Hoch
  • Patent number: D844227
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Eyce LLC
    Inventors: Charles V. Hoch, Bruce A. Hoch
  • Patent number: D846187
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Eyce LLC
    Inventors: Charles V. Hoch, Bruce H. Hoch
  • Patent number: D865277
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Eyce LLC
    Inventors: Charles V. Hoch, Bruce A. Hoch
  • Patent number: D879372
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Eyce LLC
    Inventors: Charles V. Hoch, Bruce A. Hoch
  • Patent number: D909671
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: EYCE LLC
    Inventors: Charles V. Hoch, Bruce A. Hoch
  • Patent number: D942841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: HOCH BRANDS, LLC.
    Inventors: Charles V. Hoch, Bruce A. Hoch