Patents by Inventor Christopher Hoffman

Christopher Hoffman 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).

  • Publication number: 20240136054
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable media for collecting, storing, assessing, and managing human readable diagnostic test results (e.g., results from Point-of-Care testing and self-testing). The present disclosure provides methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable media for collecting, storing, assessing, and managing images and image results. The systems and methods facilitate unbiased verification and notification of test and image results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Jeffrey Hoffman, Mark Gehring, Brett Young-Moxon, Kevin Houlihan, Christopher Cash, Shannon Goeldi
  • Publication number: 20240131403
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a golf club head comprising at least one crown opening and at least one crown insert attached to the body and covering the at least one crown opening. The golf club head further comprises at least one sole opening and at least one sole insert attached to the body and covering the at least one sole opening. The golf club head additionally includes at least one weight member configured to clamp first and second ledges at selected locations along a sliding weight track. The golf club head also comprise a coefficient of restitution (COR) feature located on the sole of the golf club head. The at least one crown insert is formed from a composite material having a density between 1 g/cc and 2 g/cc. The at least one sole insert is formed from a composite material having a density between 1 g/cc and 2 g/cc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Johnson, David Bennett, Joseph Hoffman, Joseph R. Nielson, Nathan T. Sargent, Christopher J. Harbert, Jared Guttmann, Christian R. Wester, Jake Feuerstein, Mattieu Bovee
  • Publication number: 20240123170
    Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a circumferential light guide that distributes light transmitted by a light source, and controller circuitry that variably illuminates the circumferential light guide of the electronic cigarette based on a user's draw strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Ramon ALARCON, Adam HOFFMAN, Christopher MYLES, James R. CONREY
  • Patent number: 11958512
    Abstract: A vehicle monitoring device includes a camera or other optical sensor configured to be disposed at a trailing end of a first vehicle system. The camera or other optical sensor is configured to output one or more images or video of a field of view behind the first vehicle system. The monitoring device also includes a controller configured to receive output from one or more sensors and to activate the camera or other optical sensor to output the one or more images or video based on the output from the one or more sensors. The output from the one or more sensors indicates one or more of a change in movement of the first vehicle system, a temperature, an acoustic sound, or movement of a second vehicle system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Carl L. Haas, Padam D. Swar, Danial Rice, Christopher Claussen, Joseph W. Gorman, James A. Oswald, Ann K. Grimm, Kevin Angel, James Trainor, Phillip A. Burgart, Kendrick W. Gawne, Robert Hoffman, Tim Gibson, Brian Kurz
  • Publication number: 20240120047
    Abstract: A system receives medical data from multiple physiological monitor devices in various forms and formats. A data normalization process identifies each attribute type in the medical data reported by each device and assigns a unique attribute identifier. All parameters associated with an attribute are also identified and assigned a unique parameter identifier. The data normalization process uses this information to create a standardized data set for analysis. A rules processing engine applies alert and reporting rules to the standardized data set to generate a patient report and alerts for patient data that is beyond thresholds defined by the alert rules. The system provides default alert rules that may be overridden by clinic rule or manufacturer rules. Artificial intelligence (AI) principles may be applied using training set(s) of data to teach the rules processing engine to use the AI alert rules for data analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Luke Wilson Chambers, Kevin Christopher Hoffman, Ryan Charles Michel
  • Patent number: 11926878
    Abstract: A leather burnishing tool is described. The tool comprises a first end disposed opposite a second end and a body portion disposed between the first end and the second end. The first end includes a first channel and a top portion. The second end comprises a second polished channel configured to accept an edge of a piece of leather therein and a bottom portion configured to be flush with a horizontal surface. The tool is continuously slid along the edge of the piece of leather to shape the edge of the piece of leather. In examples, the leather burnishing tool is configured to engage a tool holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Inventor: Christopher Hoffman
  • Patent number: 11805770
    Abstract: Plant eradication and stressing of plants using illumination signaling where a short-time dual component, low energy, unnatural set of irradiances is applied, with no mutagenic or high radiative energy transfers in any wavelength for eradication by substantial high temperature thermally-induced leaf and plant component failure or incineration. An Indigo Region Illumination Distribution of wavelength 300 nm to 550 nm is directed to plant foliage and/or a plant root crown, while infrared radiation that is substantially Medium Wavelength Infrared radiation of 2-20 microns wavelength, 2.4-8.0 microns preferred, is directed to a plant root crown and/or soil immediately adjacent the root crown. The Indigo Region Illumination Distribution can pass through the MWIR emitter to form a compact illuminator that uses specific unnatural irradiances that provide unexpected plant control. The MWIR emitter can comprise borosilicate glass at 400° F. to 1000° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Global Neighbor, Inc
    Inventors: Jonathan A Jackson, Christopher Hoffman, Norman Novotney, Joseph Carroll, Patrick A Jackson, Mark J Elting
  • Publication number: 20230348410
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed for the purification of crude compositions comprising 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid, dimethyl ester (FDME) or other diester derivatives (e.g., dialkyl ester derivatives) of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), by crystallization. In this regard, certain solvents, and classes of solvents, have been discovered to promote the selective crystallization of FDME over impurities often generated in its production by FDCA esterification and other upstream processing steps. Importantly, certain impurities that are selectively removed include those that would otherwise be detrimental to the color and/or color stability of the purified composition. Other improvements in crystallization reside in the use of techniques such as liquid-liquid extraction and pre-treatment of the crystallization solution by contact with a solid medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Archer Daniels Midland Company
    Inventors: Iman Tabar, Kenneth F. Stensrud, William Christopher Hoffman
  • Patent number: 11701710
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods of additively manufacturing objects are disclosed. Specifically, provided herein are methods of heating objects having a particle-based support at least partially surrounding the object during portions of stages of the heating. Additionally, systems, apparatus, and methods for removing the particle-based support during heating, such that the object can continue heating to form a final part. Systems, apparatus, and methods for distributing the particle-based support to shore the objects through heating are disclosed. Systems, apparatus, and methods for removing the particle-based support are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: MARKFORGED, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory Thomas Mark, Christopher Hoffman, Benjamin Hodsdon Gallup, Maxim Seleznev, Michelle Ling Chao
  • Publication number: 20230201925
    Abstract: Systems and methods of additively manufacturing leak resistant objects are disclosed. Provided herein are methods of forming objects having walls and/or surfaces that are resistant to leaks. Objects disclosed are formed from or manufactured from compositions, including metals, polymers, and combinations thereof. Objects provided herein are made from methods of forming individual shells, forming of series shells, and layer-by-layer forming of objects. Further disclosed are methods of interconnecting shells, layers, and processes for transitioning therebetween the shells and layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher Hoffman, Bennett McClelland Wilson, Angus MacMullen, Yongguan Lu, Corey Hazeltine Walsh, Vinay Francis Rodrigues, Michael Imburgia, Johan Ospina, Casey Johnson, Maxim Seleznev, Benjamin Honsdon Gallup
  • Patent number: 11457704
    Abstract: A minimalist wallet is provided. The minimalist wallet includes a frame with an embedded magnetic material. A first band and a second band are attached to the frame. A securement mechanism is attached to the second band. The securement mechanism includes a magnet that is magnetically attachable to the embedded magnetic material. Alternatively, the frame may include the magnet that is magnetically attachable to a magnetic material embedded in the securement mechanism. The minimalist wallet is configured to retain receipts, coupons, credit cards, debit cards, and/or paper money, among others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20220248658
    Abstract: Plant eradication and stressing of plants using illumination signaling where a short-time dual component, low energy, unnatural set of irradiances is applied, with no mutagenic or high radiative energy transfers in any wavelength for eradication by substantial high temperature thermally-induced leaf and plant component failure or incineration. An Indigo Region Illumination Distribution of wavelength 300 nm to 550 nm is directed to plant foliage and/or a plant root crown, while infrared radiation that is substantially Medium Wavelength Infrared radiation of 2-20 microns wavelength, 2.4-8.0 microns preferred, is directed to a plant root crown and/or soil immediately adjacent the root crown. The Indigo Region Illumination Distribution can pass through the MWIR emitter to form a compact illuminator that uses specific unnatural irradiances that provide unexpected plant control. The MWIR emitter can comprise borosilicate glass at 400° F. to 1000° F.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: Global Neighbor, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan A Jackson, Christopher Hoffman, Norman Novotney, Joseph Carroll, Patrick A. Jackson, Mark J. Elting
  • Patent number: 11344022
    Abstract: Plant eradication and stressing of plants using illumination signaling where a short-time dual component, low energy, unnatural set of irradiances is applied, with no mutagenic or high radiative energy transfers in any wavelength for eradication by substantial high temperature thermally-induced leaf and plant component failure or incineration. An Indigo Region Illumination Distribution of wavelength 300 nm to 550 nm is directed to plant foliage and/or a plant root crown, while infrared radiation that is substantially Medium Wavelength Infrared radiation of 2-20 microns wavelength, 2.4-8.0 microns preferred, is directed to a plant root crown and/or soil immediately adjacent the root crown. The Indigo Region Illumination Distribution can pass through the MWIR emitter to form a compact illuminator. The MWIR emitter can comprise borosilicate glass at 400° F. to 1000° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Global Neighbor, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan A Jackson, Christopher Hoffman, Norman Novotney, Joseph Carroll, Patrick A Jackson, Mark J Elting
  • Publication number: 20220106650
    Abstract: A leather burnishing tool is described. The tool comprises a first end disposed opposite a second end and a body portion disposed between the first end and the second end. The first end includes a first channel and a top portion. The second end comprises a second polished channel configured to accept an edge of a piece of leather therein and a bottom portion configured to be flush with a horizontal surface. The tool is continuously slid along the edge of the piece of leather to shape the edge of the piece of leather. In examples, the leather burnishing tool is configured to engage a tool holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20220032546
    Abstract: Methods of printing using three dimensional printers are disclosed. The method includes feeding a printable material through a linear feed mechanism to a print head, detecting the printable material is jammed in the three-dimensional printer, and operating, in response to detecting that the printable material is jammed, the three-dimensional printer in a jam clearing mode. The jam clearing mode includes advancing a drive component of the linear feed mechanism, retracting the drive component of the linear feed mechanism, and repeating the advancing and retracting of the drive component of the linear feed mechanism. Three-dimensional printing systems are also disclosed. A three-dimensional printing system includes a print head, a linear feed mechanism operatively coupled to the print head, and a controller operatively coupled to the three-dimensional printing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Bennett McClelland Wilson, Joseph Roy-Mayhew, Christopher Hoffman, Antoni S. Gozdz
  • Publication number: 20210252776
    Abstract: Systems and methods of additively manufacturing leak resistant objects are disclosed. Provided herein are methods of forming objects having walls and/or surfaces that are resistant to leaks. Objects disclosed are formed from or manufactured from compositions, including metals, polymers, and combinations thereof. Objects provided herein are made from methods of forming individual shells, forming of series shells, and layer-by-layer forming of objects. Further disclosed are methods of interconnecting shells, layers, and processes for transitioning therebetween the shells and layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher Hoffman, Bennett McClelland Wilson, Angus MacMullen, Yongquan Lu, Corey Hazeltine Walsh, Vinay Francis Rodrigues
  • Patent number: D994331
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Inventor: Christopher Hoffman
  • Patent number: D1003598
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Inventor: Christopher Hoffman
  • Patent number: D1018036
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Inventor: Christopher Hoffman
  • Patent number: D1023559
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Vista Outdoor Operations LLC
    Inventors: Daniel D. Sereday, Troy E. Lance, Christopher J. Michael, Paul N. Smith, Justin Hoffman