Patents by Inventor Andrew F. Hoffmann

Andrew F. Hoffmann 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: 5212098
    Abstract: Bromide ion content in a photographic developer is an important variable to be controlled by photoprocessors who process color reversal material or color negative film. The bromide content of such developers can be determined by titration with silver ion, using tetraiodophenolsulfonephthalein (TIPS) or other suitable adsorption indicator, after the developer has been acidified with an organic acid such as citric acid. This titrimetric method can be adapted for use in a test kit which is designed for use by photoprocessors who otherwise lack the chemical sophistication to readily conduct analysis by titration, or who have the necessary sophistication, but wish to gain the benefits and convenience available from use of a test kit specifically designed for conducting the analytical method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1993
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Andrew F. Hoffmann, Richard W. Bauer, Jr.