Patents by Inventor James A. Hofman

James A. Hofman 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: 5029406
    Abstract: A desirable sign structure can be formed using a hollow, integral, self-supporting thermoplastic polymer body shaped so as to include a hollow border or peripheral frame carrying front and back walls of the sign structure. Grooves adapted to carry extensions on interchangeable letters may be provided in the front wall. When such grooves are used, the back wall preferably includes grooves or furrows reinforcing the front wall. A slot can be provided in the front and back walls in such a manner as to separate the front and back walls into two panels or panel sections. When such a slot is used, guides or tracks are preferably employed so as to mount a shutter in the slots, the shutter being capable of movement in order to cover or uncover one of the panels or panel sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1991
    Assignee: Eldon Industries
    Inventor: James A. Hofman
  • Patent number: D318692
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1991
    Assignee: Eldon Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James Hofman
  • Patent number: D319848
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1991
    Assignee: Eldon Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James Hofman
  • Patent number: D320235
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1991
    Assignee: Eldon Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James Hofman