Patents by Inventor Dustin Hoffman

Dustin 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).

  • Patent number: 11160341
    Abstract: Example implementations relate to a frame to removably attach bags. For example, an apparatus includes a frame, at least one frame wheel connected to the frame, and an extender device attachable to the frame. The extender device includes a platform, at least one platform wheel connected to the platform, and a first extender connector device on the platform to removably attach the platform to the frame and to removably attach the platform to a first bag of a first size. The apparatus also includes a frame connector device on the frame to removably attach the first bag to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Tara J. Agen, Ramona K. Schodin, Dustin Hoffman, Glenn A. Wong
  • Patent number: 10594993
    Abstract: An example system, including a camera to identify a projection area based on at least one criteria, and a projector unit attachable to the camera and to project an image to the projection area. A computing unit provides the image to the projector unit and sets the projector unit to project on the projection area, and the computing unit receives input through the camera and updates the image based on the input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Louis Ju-man Kim, David Bradley Short, Dimitre Mehandjiysky, Michael Delpier, Dustin Hoffman
  • Patent number: 10539256
    Abstract: An adapter for connecting conduit to a threaded component such as for connecting a PVC conduit to a threaded pipe includes a tube having a threaded end and a conduit-receiving female end to receive the conduit, the female end having a length of at least 70% of the total length of the adapter. The female end includes an elongated chamber having a length of at least two inches and at least as long as an outer diameter of the adapter. In other aspects the adapter includes an inner transition portion having a tapered inner surface, and in further aspects the adapter includes a grip region having recesses and such that an installer grasping the adapter can grip the adapter with a thumb and multiple fingers while pressing the adapter into a palm of the hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Connectum USA, LLC
    Inventors: Jackson Serum, Dustin Hoffman
  • Patent number: 10514730
    Abstract: A hinge rotatably attaches a display to a base, the hinge including a rotatable shaft and the hinge to rotate the display between a first position and a second position, a display screen of the display facing in a first direction when the display is at the first position, and the display facing in a second direction opposite the first direction when the display is at the second position. The hinge includes a lock to fix the display at an angle that is inclined with respect to the base and with respect to a plane that is perpendicular to a main surface of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Delpier, Dustin Hoffman, Dawn Pendergast
  • Publication number: 20190142122
    Abstract: Example implementations relate to a frame to removably attach bags. For example, an apparatus includes a frame, at least one frame wheel connected to the frame, and an extender device attachable to the frame. The extender device includes a platform, at least one platform wheel connected to the platform, and a first extender connector device on the platform to removably attach the platform to the frame and to removably attach the platform to a first bag of a first size. The apparatus also includes a frame connector device on the frame to removably attach the first bag to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Tara J. Agen, Ramona K. Schidin, Dustin Hoffman, Glenn A. Wong
  • Publication number: 20180224902
    Abstract: A hinge rotatably attaches a display to a base, the hinge including a rotatable shaft and the hinge to rotate the display between a first position and a second position, a display screen of the display facing in a first direction when the display is at the first position, and the display facing in a second direction opposite the first direction when the display is at the second position. The hinge includes a lock to fix the display at an angle that is inclined with respect to the base and with respect to a plane that is perpendicular to a main surface of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Delpier, Dustin Hoffman, Dawn Pendergast
  • Publication number: 20180210500
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein provide a cover for a computing device. The cover can include a first set of segments having a first durometer, and a second set of segments having a second durometer lower than the first durometer. As an example, segments from the second set are disposed between segments from the first set, and are flush with the first set of segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: MICHAEL DELPIER, DUSTIN HOFFMAN
  • Publication number: 20180156372
    Abstract: An adapter for connecting conduit to a threaded component such as for connecting a PVC conduit to a threaded pipe includes a tube having a threaded end and a conduit-receiving female end to receive the conduit, the female end having a length of at least 70% of the total length of the adapter. The female end includes an elongated chamber having a length of at least two inches and at least as long as an outer diameter of the adapter. In other aspects the adapter includes an inner transition portion having a tapered inner surface, and in further aspects the adapter includes a grip region having recesses and such that an installer grasping the adapter can grip the adapter with a thumb and multiple fingers while pressing the adapter into a palm of the hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Jackson Serum, Dustin Hoffman
  • Patent number: 9861904
    Abstract: A motorized toy system includes a toy implement that may be manipulated. The toy implement has a bin and an auger chute. The auger chute is hingedly coupled to the toy implement. The auger chute is positionable between a deployed position and a stored position. The bin may contain particles. A dispensing unit is coupled to the toy implement. The dispensing unit is operationally coupled between the bin and the auger chute. Thus, the dispensing unit may selectively urge the particles outwardly from the auger chute.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Inventor: Dustin Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20170239584
    Abstract: A motorized toy system includes a toy implement that may be manipulated. The toy implement has a bin and an auger chute. The auger chute is hingedly coupled to the toy implement. The auger chute is positionable between a deployed position and a stored position. The bin may contain particles. A dispensing unit is coupled to the toy implement. The dispensing unit is operationally coupled between the bin and the auger chute. Thus, the dispensing unit may selectively urge the particles outwardly from the auger chute.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2016
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventor: Dustin Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20170038854
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises an interface platform for being removably attached to a deck of a computer device. The interface platform comprises a transmitter to seed signals to and receive signals from the computer device, a first face having a first user interface; and a second face having a second user interface different than the first user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: MICHAEL DELPIER, DUSTIN HOFFMAN, DIMITRE MEHANDJIYSKY
  • Publication number: 20160127001
    Abstract: A cover includes a cover body, and an arm coupled to the cover body. A shape memory material in the arm may be able to place the arm into a first shape and a second shape. In the first shape, the arm may be adjacent to a display device when the arm is attached to the display device. In the second shape, the arm may form a stand for the display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: DIMITRE MEHANDJIYSKY, DUSTIN HOFFMAN, AKI LAINE
  • Publication number: 20040208035
    Abstract: A data storage device has a cable that is captive on one end, with a connector housing on the cable that can be securely positioned on a surface of the device. When the connector housing is secured, the device can be inserted into a protective cavity in a host system, and can be electrically attached to an I/O connector within the cavity. When the device is used in an area where its housing might interfere with other devices, the connector housing can be released, and a body of the device can swing freely on the captive end of the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventors: Mark Solomon, Kevin Massaro, Dustin Hoffman
  • Patent number: D960842
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventors: Jackson Serum, Dustin Hoffman
  • Patent number: D960843
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventors: Jackson Serum, Dustin Hoffman