Patents by Inventor Kenneth E. Hoffman

Kenneth E. 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).

  • Multiple, concurrent dynamic auction emulation for networked environments
    Publication number: 20020049664
    Abstract: The invention concerns systems and methods for implementing systems that permit multiple, concurrent real time live or dynamic auction emulations in a networked environment. The systems include an auction database manager (ADM) component operatively linked to a rules based auctioneer (RBA) component and auction user interface manager (UIM) component. The ADM component manages data relevant to the auction environment such as bid parameters, lot data parameters, and user preference parameters; auction history data such as bid history data; and completed auction archive data. The RBA component manages the interactive nature of the live auction emulations by defining the parameters for data presentation to bidders, and causing the same to be delivered to relevant bidders via the UIM component. It also handles basic input and output calls to and from the ADM component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2001
    Publication date: April 25, 2002
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Hoffman, David M. Vice
  • Mechanical connector for structural members
    Patent number: 5134812
    Abstract: The invention is a connector to join structural members.In particular, the invention is a connector to assemble and join structural members where the members can be formed from dissimilar materials; for example, an aluminum plate joined by the connector to a steel plate. The connector can be formed in part or in whole from a shape memory metal that exhibits dimensional change upon assembly to complete the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1992
    Assignee: Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Hoffman, Gerald D. Embry
  • Multi-function corvette
    Patent number: D522440
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Brooks, Ross L. Buck, Harold L. Galloway, John P. Hackett, Kenneth E. Hoffman, Kermit B. Pethtel, Jr., John F. Robbins, II, Richard F. Sandifer, Jr., William J. Steelman, Peter K. Weinrich
  • High performance multi-purpose frigate
    Patent number: D465189
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Brooks, Ross L. Buck, Harold L. Galloway, John P. Hackett, Kenneth E. Hoffman, Kermit B. Pethtel, Jr., John F. Robbins, II, Richard F. Sandifer, Jr., William J. Steelman, Peter K. Weinrich
  • Multi purpose frigate
    Patent number: D366642
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1996
    Assignee: Ingalls Shipbuilding Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Brooks, Ross L. Buck, John P. Hackett, Kenneth E. Hoffman, Kermit B. Pethtel, Jr., John F. Robbins, William J. Steelman, Martin F. Fitzgerald, Thomas J. Thawley