Patents by Inventor Patrick Hoffman
Patrick 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).
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Publication number: 20220000075Abstract: The invention presents a harness assembly for lifting and supporting an animal in mobility. The assembly comprises a front and rear harness sections releasably attached by a lifting leash. Both the front and rear harness sections can be used independently. Both the front and rear harness sections are comprised of upper and lower sections releasably attached to one another. The rear harness section lifts the animal from both the hips and waist resulting in less stress than other devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Patrick Hoffman, David King, Thomas Murphy
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Patent number: 11122776Abstract: The invention presents a harness assembly for lifting and supporting an animal in mobility. The assembly comprises a front and rear harness sections releasably attached by a lifting leash. Both the front and rear harness sections can be used independently. Both the front and rear harness sections are comprised of upper and lower sections releasably attached to one another. The rear harness section lifts the animal from both the hips and waist resulting in less stress than other devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Patrick Hoffman, David King, Thomas B. Murphy
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Patent number: 10981998Abstract: The present invention relates to a bispecific single chain antibody molecule comprising a first binding domain consisting of one antibody variable domain capable of binding to an epitope of the human and non-chimpanzee primate CD3 epsilon chain, wherein the epitope is part of an amino acid sequence comprised in the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs. 2, 4, 6, and 8, and a second binding domain capable of binding to an epitope of a human and a non-chimpanzee primate tumor target antigen. The invention further relates to a bispecific single chain antibody molecule comprising a first binding domain capable of binding to an epitope of human and non-chimpanzee primate CD3? (epsilon) chain, wherein the epitope is part of an amino acid sequence comprised in the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs. 2, 4, 6, and 8, and a second binding domain consisting of one antibody variable domain capable of binding to an epitope of a human and a non-chimpanzee primate tumor target antigen.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2009Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: AMGEN RESEARCH (MUNICH) GMBHInventors: Peter Kufer, Tobias Raum, Roman Kischel, Ralf Lutterbüse, Patrick Hoffman, Matthias Klinger, Doris Rau, Susanne Mangold
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Publication number: 20200053984Abstract: The invention presents a harness assembly for lifting and supporting an animal in mobility. The assembly comprises a front and rear harness sections releasably attached by a lifting leash. Both the front and rear harness sections can be used independently. Both the front and rear harness sections are comprised of upper and lower sections releasably attached to one another. The rear harness section lifts the animal from both the hips and waist resulting in less stress than other devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Patrick Hoffman, David King, Thomas B. Murphy
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Patent number: 10238091Abstract: The invention presents a harness assembly for lifting and supporting an animal in mobility. The assembly comprises a front and rear harness sections releasably attached by a lifting leash. Both the front and rear harness sections can be used independently. Both the front and rear harness sections are comprised of upper and lower sections releasably attached to one another. The rear harness section lifts the animal from both the hips and waist resulting in less stress than other devices.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2015Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Patrick Hoffman, David King, Thomas B. Murphy
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Patent number: 9914397Abstract: A hitch-mountable, collapsible stair assembly is disclosed for use in assisting mounting into a raised vehicle bed. The steps rotate between a generally vertical stowed position and a generally horizontal in-use position. The height of the steps above the ground is adjustable. The lower step can also be extended for ease of use.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: RADIO SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Patrick Hoffman, David King, Thomas Murphy
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Publication number: 20170267181Abstract: A hitch-mountable, collapsible stair assembly is disclosed for use in assisting mounting into a raised vehicle bed. The steps rotate between a generally vertical stowed position and a generally horizontal in-use position. The height of the steps above the ground is adjustable. The lower step can also be extended for ease of use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Patrick Hoffman, David King, Thomas Murphy
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Publication number: 20160007571Abstract: The invention presents a harness assembly for lifting and supporting an animal in mobility. The assembly comprises a front and rear harness sections releasably attached by a lifting leash. Both the front and rear harness sections can be used independently. Both the front and rear harness sections are comprised of upper and lower sections releasably attached to one another. The rear harness section lifts the animal from both the hips and waist resulting in less stress than other devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Patrick Hoffman, David King, Thomas B. Murphy
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Publication number: 20150310548Abstract: A computer-implemented method of constructing a currency carry index performed by one or more computing devices. The method includes calculating a carry metric value for each of a plurality of currencies with respect to a base one of the currencies. For each of the currencies, the carry metric value is calculated based on a forward rate value associated with the currency, and a spot rate value associated with the currency. The method further includes ranking the currencies by their carry metric values, selecting a portion of the currencies for inclusion in the currency carry index based at least in part on the ranking, and assigning a weight value to each currency in the selected portion. The currency carry index includes the selected portion of the currencies weighted according to the weight value assigned to each currency in the selected portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2014Publication date: October 29, 2015Applicant: Frank Russell CompanyInventors: Joseph Patrick Hoffman, Marcin Adam Bednarczyk, Catherine Kayo Yoshimoto, Mary Elizabeth Fjelstad
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Patent number: 7827641Abstract: The present invention includes a telescoping ramp that includes two ramp members that fit one atop the other such that the two members may be extended out or collapsed together. The first, outer ramp member has channels on either side of a substantially planar surface. The channels of the outer ramp member are structured to capture the rails on either side of a second ramp member. An inverted J-shaped channel is formed along each of the longitudinally aligned sides of the first ramp member. One embodiment includes inverted J-shaped channels that are dimensionally larger near the side that engages the other ramp member. The second ramp member is sized to between the inverted J-shaped channels and includes protruding rail-like members formed along each of its longitudinally aligned sides. The protruding members are complementarily shaped to slide and fit within a corresponding inverted J-shaped channel of the first ramp member.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2006Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Solvit Products, LPInventors: Patrick Hoffman, Tom Murphy
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Patent number: 7789445Abstract: A net pet barrier designed for installation behind the front or rear seat in a vehicle to keep pets off vehicle seats and in the back of the vehicle. Netting formed of micro-mesh material is attached to a pop-up wire frame which keeps the net from sagging and facilitates installation and removal. Adjustable side expansion panels allow installation of the barrier in vehicles of various sizes and configurations, from sedans to full-size SUVs.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Solvit Products, LPInventors: Patrick Hoffman, David King, Thomas B. Murphy
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Publication number: 20090211845Abstract: A two-piece locking folding stair is provided with a spring-like locking mechanism. The spring-like device, deployed one on of the two members, includes a protruding member which engages a notch on the other member when the stairs are in the full open, or locked position. When the stairs are opened, the device moves into a position which prevents the stairs from folding unintentionally. To unlock the assembly, the spring-like device is depressed thus releasing the protruding member from a corresponding notch, allowing the stairs to be folded to the closed position for stowing or transport.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Inventors: Patrick Hoffman, David King, Tom Murphy
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Publication number: 20080263790Abstract: The present invention includes a telescoping ramp that includes two ramp members that fit one atop the other such that the two members may be extended out or collapsed together. The first, outer ramp member has channels on either side of a substantially planar surface. The channels of the outer ramp member are structured to capture the rails on either side of a second ramp member. An inverted J-shaped channel is formed along each of the longitudinally aligned sides of the first ramp member. One embodiment includes inverted J-shaped channels that are dimensionally larger near the side that engages the other ramp member. The second ramp member is sized to between the inverted J-shaped channels and includes protruding rail-like members formed along each of its longitudinally aligned sides. The protruding members are complementarily shaped to slide and fit within a corresponding inverted J-shaped channel of the first ramp member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2006Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventor: Patrick Hoffman
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Publication number: 20080184937Abstract: A pet booster seat to be secured to a generally vertical vehicle seat back is configured to support a pet elevated above a horizontal vehicle seat cushion. A basket assembly is formed by a rod configured to form an upper basket frame and a rectangular basket, having front and rear panels and right and left side panels, each of the panels being folded and sewn to form a casing envelope around the upper periphery of the basket for encasing the upper basket frame. The basket assembly is pivotally connected to a backboard having upper and lower edges and right and left side edges. Two support rods having lower ends pivotally secured to the backboard extend from adjacent a lower edge of the backboard upwardly to the upper basket frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: Solvit Products, LPInventors: Patrick Hoffman, David King, Thomas B. Murphy
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Publication number: 20080136205Abstract: A net pet barrier designed for installation behind the front or rear seat in a vehicle to keep pets off vehicle seats and in the back of the vehicle. Netting formed of micro-mesh material is attached to a pop-up wire frame which keeps the net from sagging and facilitates installation and removal. Adjustable side expansion panels allow installation of the barrier in vehicles of various sizes and configurations, from sedans to full-size SUVs.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Patrick Hoffman, David King, Thomas B. Murphy
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Publication number: 20070289556Abstract: A portable stair case, disclosed herein generally comprises two components, each of which is preferably of unitary construction, a blow molded body having a flight of a succession of steps formed on the front of body, and a blow molded leg, the two components being configured with connector parts with an interference fit and a cantilever snap-fit mechanism configured to prevent disengagement of the leg component from the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2006Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventors: Patrick Hoffman, Charles E. Wagner
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Publication number: 20070122852Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of identifying a B cell carrying a surface immunoglobulin molecule having a binding site for an antigen of interest comprising contacting a sample putatively containing said B cell with the antigen of interest wherein said antigen is labeled with a first label and with a receptor specifically binding to said surface immunoglobulin molecule wherein said receptor is labeled with a second label and wherein said first label, when being brought into a spatial proximity of between 10 and 100 Angstrom with said second label emits a detectable signal upon activation of said second label by an external source and assessing the presence of said detectable signal, wherein said presence is, in turn, indicative of the B cell carrying a surface molecule having a binding site for the antigen of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2003Publication date: May 31, 2007Inventors: Patrick Bauerle, Patrick Hoffman, Susanne Weinberger, Roman Kischel
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Patent number: D796870Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Patrick Hoffman, David King
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Patent number: D806625Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: RADIO SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Patrick Hoffman, David King, Thomas Murphy
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Patent number: D819229Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: RADIO SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Patrick Hoffman, David King, Thomas Murphy