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).

  • Publication number: 20240074019
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventor: Christopher J. Hoffmann
  • Patent number: 9611004
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: RYNO Motors, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hoffmann, Anthony J. Ozrelic
  • Publication number: 20150259020
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: RYNO MOTORS, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher J. HOFFMANN, Anthony J. OZRELIC
  • Patent number: 9085334
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: RYNO Motors, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hoffmann, Anthony J. Ozrelic
  • Patent number: 8800697
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Ryno Motors, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hoffmann, Anthony J. Ozrelic
  • Publication number: 20140196962
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: RYNO MOTORS, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher J. HOFFMANN, Anthony J. OZRELIC
  • Publication number: 20140058600
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventors: Christopher J. HOFFMANN, Anthony J. OZRELIC
  • Patent number: 8654749
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Pacific Star Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Ampy Buchholz, Jim Barber, Bob Forman, Christopher J. Hoffmann, Robert Frisbee, Charlie Kawasaki, Kevin O'Connor
  • Publication number: 20130070610
    Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing IT services in edge environments are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Pacific Star Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Ampy Buchholz, Jim Barber, Bob Forman, Christopher J. Hoffmann, Robert Frisbee, Charlie Kawasaki, Kevin O'Connor
  • Patent number: 8270325
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Pacific Star Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hoffmann, Jim Barber, Rodney Snell
  • Publication number: 20120217072
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hoffmann, Anthony J. Ozrelic
  • Publication number: 20110228701
    Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing IT services in edge environments are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hoffmann, Jim Barber, Rodney Snell
  • Patent number: 7817589
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Pacific Star Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hoffmann, Jim Barber, Rodney Snell
  • Publication number: 20100260157
    Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing IT services in edge environments are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: Pacific Star Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Ampy Buchholz, Jim Barber, Bob Forman, Christopher J. Hoffmann, Robert Frisbee, Charlie Kawasaki, Kevin O'Connor
  • Publication number: 20090323568
    Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing IT services in edge environments are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: Pacific Star Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hoffmann, Jim Barber, Rodney Snell
  • Patent number: 7535861
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Pacific Star Communications Inc.
    Inventors: Ampy Buchholz, Jim Barber, Bob Forman, Christopher J. Hoffmann, Robert Frisbee, Charlie Kawasaki, Kevin O'Connor
  • Patent number: 5515655
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: Sloan Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher J. Hoffmann
  • Patent number: 5328316
    Abstract: A storage and retrieval system includes a plurality of storage bins arranged in spaced fashion. An extraction mechanism is provided to engage an edge of the bin defined by a sidewall and a bottom of the bin for moving the bin with respect to a storage location and a shuttle device. The extraction mechanism is movable along a first path in either direction with respect to a longitudinal axis of an aisle. The extractor mechanism is extendable below the bottom of a bin in a rest position, such as at a storage location. When the extractor mechanism has reached a position adjacent to the outermost end limit of travel, a tab actuating mechanism is engaged to move upwardly extending tabs between an extended position and a retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Inventor: Christopher J. Hoffmann
  • Patent number: D739307
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: RYNO Motors, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hoffmann, Anthony J. Ozrelic, Gregory Scott Stoermer