Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Hoffmann
Christopher J. 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).
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Patent number: 11937778Abstract: Apparatuses and method for determining if an endoscope is contaminated may include a sheath device to cover both the inside and outside of the endoscope. The sheath device may include a flexible tubular external sheath that extends over the endoscope to form an external protective barrier, a tubular internal sheath that extends within a lumen of the endoscope that forms an internal protective barrier, and a cap sealed to both the external sheath and the internal sheath, and a proximal sealing collar that is configured to allow the space between the endoscope and the external and/or inner sheaths to be pressurized to detect leaks indicating contamination.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2023Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Neptune Medical Inc.Inventors: Alexander Q. Tilson, Thomas Hsiu, Niklas J. Helmick, Stephan T. Hoffmann, Eugene Duval, Christopher J. Hasser, James M. Hayes, Elias Eleftheriades, Kai Pohlhammer
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Patent number: 11938483Abstract: Provided herein are an optical test platform and corresponding method of manufacturing the same. The test platform may include a shell defining a cavity for receiving a sample tube, a first aperture, and a second aperture. The first aperture and the second aperture of the shell may each be configured to optically couple the cavity with an exterior of the shell. The test platform may further include a first window and a second window embedded in the shell. The first window may seal a first aperture and the second window may seal a second aperture. The first window and second window may each permit the optical coupling of the cavity with the exterior of the shell. The first window and the second window may be optically coupled via the cavity, and the shell may prohibit optical coupling between the first window and the second window through the shell.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: BIOMERIEUX, INC.Inventors: Jack R. Hoffmann, Jr., Gregory R. Maes, Jeffrey Edward Price, Jared Ian Bullock, Samuel B. Crandall, Jacky S. Yam, Christopher George Kocher, Walter J. Clynes
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Publication number: 20240074019Abstract: A wearable or portable device may include a motion-based lighting control system. A motion sensor (e.g., an accelerometer and/or gyroscope) is configured to sense movement or orientation of the wearable or portable device when worn or carried. A plurality of light sources are disposed on the wearable device. Processing logic of the device is configured to receive information from the motion sensor and to control the plurality of LED lamps based on the received information.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventor: Christopher J. Hoffmann
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Patent number: 9611004Abstract: A one-wheeled vehicle may include electric motors, a self-balancing system, and steering mechanism, wherein the electric motors and self-balancing system are disposed within the wheel of the one-wheeled vehicle. A computational resource such as a microprocessor-based controller receives input signals indicative of operation of a twist throttle and brake, and produces signals to adjust the tilt angle relative to the acceleration and thereby reduce the need for a rider to lean forward or backwards.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2014Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: RYNO Motors, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Hoffmann, Anthony J. Ozrelic
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Publication number: 20150259020Abstract: An electric powered self-balancing unicycle may include a single wheel assembly having a drive system substantially contained within the wheel, a frame and handlebars including a four-bar linkage mechanism pivotably connected to the wheel assembly by a fork.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: RYNO MOTORS, INC.Inventors: Christopher J. HOFFMANN, Anthony J. OZRELIC
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Patent number: 9085334Abstract: An electric powered self-balancing unicycle may include a single wheel assembly having a drive system substantially contained within the wheel, a frame and handlebars including a four-bar linkage mechanism pivotably connected to the wheel assembly by a fork.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2013Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: RYNO Motors, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Hoffmann, Anthony J. Ozrelic
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Patent number: 8800697Abstract: A one-wheeled vehicle includes electric motors, a self-balancing system, and steering mechanism, wherein the electric motors and self-balancing system are disposed within the wheel of the one-wheeled vehicle. Side stirrup legs, which have foot pegs suitable for placement of a rider's feet while riding, are pivoted with respect to the wheel forks, such that the side stirrup legs may be rotated backwards and act as a kickstand for the one-wheeled vehicle. The side stirrup legs may be weighted with, for example, one or more batteries may be attached to the side stirrup legs to provide a weight distribution such that the one-wheeled vehicle does not fall forward when parked. A computational resource such as a microcontroller, or microprocessor-based controller, receives input signals indicative of operation of the twist throttle and brake, and responsive thereto produces signals to adjust the tilt angle relative to the acceleration and thereby reduce the need for a rider to lean forward or backwards.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2010Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Ryno Motors, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Hoffmann, Anthony J. Ozrelic
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Publication number: 20140196962Abstract: A one-wheeled vehicle may include electric motors, a self-balancing system, and steering mechanism, wherein the electric motors and self-balancing system are disposed within the wheel of the one-wheeled vehicle. A computational resource such as a microprocessor-based controller receives input signals indicative of operation of a twist throttle and brake, and produces signals to adjust the tilt angle relative to the acceleration and thereby reduce the need for a rider to lean forward or backwards.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: RYNO MOTORS, INC.Inventors: Christopher J. HOFFMANN, Anthony J. OZRELIC
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Publication number: 20140058600Abstract: An electric powered self-balancing unicycle may include a single wheel assembly having a drive system substantially contained within the wheel, a frame and handlebars including a four-bar linkage mechanism pivotably connected to the wheel assembly by a fork.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Inventors: Christopher J. HOFFMANN, Anthony J. OZRELIC
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Patent number: 8654749Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing IT services in edge environments are described. In some examples, the system comprises a transportable housing capable of being carried by personnel, a plurality of commercial off-the-shelf components contained in the housing and coupled together and configured to provide the broadband communications network, a software management system operatively coupled to the plurality of components, a network connection subsystem defined by at least a first portion of the plurality of components and configured to establish access to the broadband communications network, and a connection subsystem defined by at least a second portion of the plurality of components and that provides a user with a connection to the broadband communications network via the network connection subsystem.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2012Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Pacific Star Communications, Inc.Inventors: Ampy Buchholz, Jim Barber, Bob Forman, Christopher J. Hoffmann, Robert Frisbee, Charlie Kawasaki, Kevin O'Connor
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Publication number: 20130070610Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing IT services in edge environments are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: Pacific Star Communications, Inc.Inventors: Ampy Buchholz, Jim Barber, Bob Forman, Christopher J. Hoffmann, Robert Frisbee, Charlie Kawasaki, Kevin O'Connor
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Patent number: 8270325Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing IT services in edge environments are described. In some examples, the system comprises a transportable housing capable of being carried by personnel, a plurality of commercial off-the-shelf components contained in the housing and coupled together and configured to provide the broadband communications network, a management subsystem operatively coupled to the plurality of components, a network connection subsystem defined by at least a first portion of the plurality of components and configured to establish access to the broadband communications network, and a connection subsystem defined by at least a second portion of the plurality of components and that provides a user with a connection to the broadband communications network via the network connection subsystem.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2010Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Pacific Star Communications, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Hoffmann, Jim Barber, Rodney Snell
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Publication number: 20120217072Abstract: A one-wheeled vehicle includes electric motors, a self-balancing system, and steering mechanism, wherein the electric motors and self-balancing system are disposed within the wheel of the one-wheeled vehicle. Side stirrup legs, which have foot pegs suitable for placement of a rider's feet while riding, are pivoted with respect to the wheel forks, such that the side stirrup legs may be rotated backwards and act as a kickstand for the one-wheeled vehicle. The side stirrup legs may be weighted with, for example, one or more batteries may be attached to the side stirrup legs to provide a weight distribution such that the one-wheeled vehicle does not fall forward when parked. A computational resource such as a microcontroller, or microprocessor-based controller, receives input signals indicative of operation of the twist throttle and brake, and responsive thereto produces signals to adjust the tilt angle relative to the acceleration and thereby reduce the need for a rider to lean forward or backwards.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2010Publication date: August 30, 2012Inventors: Christopher J. Hoffmann, Anthony J. Ozrelic
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Publication number: 20110228701Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing IT services in edge environments are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2010Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventors: Christopher J. Hoffmann, Jim Barber, Rodney Snell
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Patent number: 7817589Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing IT services in edge environments are described. A system of at least one embodiment comprises a transportable housing capable of being carried by personnel, a plurality of commercial off-the-shelf components contained in the housing and coupled together and configured to provide the broadband communications network, a management subsystem operatively coupled to the plurality of components, a network connection subsystem defined by at least a first portion of the plurality of components and configured to establish access to the broadband communications network, and a connection subsystem defined by at least a second portion of the plurality of components and that provides a user with a connection to the broadband communications network via the network connection subsystem.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2007Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Pacific Star Communications, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Hoffmann, Jim Barber, Rodney Snell
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Publication number: 20100260157Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing IT services in edge environments are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: Pacific Star Communications, Inc.Inventors: Ampy Buchholz, Jim Barber, Bob Forman, Christopher J. Hoffmann, Robert Frisbee, Charlie Kawasaki, Kevin O'Connor
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Publication number: 20090323568Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing IT services in edge environments are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2007Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: Pacific Star Communications, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Hoffmann, Jim Barber, Rodney Snell
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Patent number: 7535861Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing IT services in edge environments are described. The system comprises a transportable housing capable of being carried by personnel, a plurality of commercial off-the-shelf components contained in the housing and coupled together and configured to provide the broadband communications network, a software management system operatively coupled to the plurality of components, a network connection subsystem defined by at least a first portion of the plurality of components and configured to establish access to the broadband communications network, and a connection subsystem defined by at least a second portion of the plurality of components and that provides a user with a connection to the broadband communications network via the network connection subsystem.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2006Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Pacific Star Communications Inc.Inventors: Ampy Buchholz, Jim Barber, Bob Forman, Christopher J. Hoffmann, Robert Frisbee, Charlie Kawasaki, Kevin O'Connor
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Patent number: 5515655Abstract: A pier foundation system provides for a preformed building structure to be erected on site in a final position level to ground. The system includes first and second elongated cylindrical members telescopically engaged with one another defining a longitudinally extendable load bearing member with first and second ends. The second cylindrical member is installable extending below ground level. The first member includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced first apertures extending through diametrically opposed side walls. The second member includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced and equally angularly spaced second apertures extending through diametrically opposed side walls. The first and second cylindrical members are movable longitudinally and rotatably relative to one another to bring one of the first apertures into coaxial alignment with one of the second apertures.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1994Date of Patent: May 14, 1996Assignee: Sloan Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Christopher J. Hoffmann
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Patent number: D739307Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: RYNO Motors, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Hoffmann, Anthony J. Ozrelic, Gregory Scott Stoermer