Patents by Inventor Richard C. Hoffman, Jr.

Richard C. Hoffman, Jr. 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).

  • Extendable gripping means for unloading an article from a screen printing machine
    Patent number: 6105494
    Abstract: A new apparatus and methods for automatically unloading or removing an article from a printing machine, and preferably transferring the same to a suitable drying surface is disclosed. The disclosed apparatus includes a support frame, an extendable gripping means attached to the support frame for engaging the article, and a conventional controller for controlling operation of the extendable gripping means. Additionally, at least one platen attached to the printing machine in a manner allowing the extendable gripping means to vertically extend from the support frame to an area of the platen(s) is also disclosed. To permit gripping of the articles, the platen are notched at the area corresponding to the extendable gripping means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: M&R Printing Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, Jr., Alex Iaccino, Dariusz Tkacz, Boguslaw Biel, Boguslaw Magda
  • Mobile screen printing system
    Patent number: 6012387
    Abstract: A mobile printing shop (300,301,302) is disclosed including a turret style printing machine (10) having a plurality of folding radial arms (30,70,170) and a vehicle (300, 301, 302) for transporting the machine (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: M&R Printing Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, Jr., Dariusz Tkacz, Thadius Hutton
  • Dryer assembly for curing substrates
    Patent number: 5937535
    Abstract: A dryer (10) for printed textiles and substrates is disclosed having a plurality of infrared-based sensors (60) therein for monitoring the temperature of the products as opposed to the ambient environment. Each sensor (60) is positioned within a projecting sensor housing (55,58). The sensor housing (55,58) has an annular chamber (70) to protect and cool the sensor (60). A chilling/dehumidifying system (100) is also disclosed that incorporates a dehumidifier (110) and, humidity monitors (160).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: M&R Printing Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard C. Hoffman, Jr., Laurence A. Iaccino, Mariusz Switalski