Patents by Inventor George Hoff

George Hoff 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).

  • Bead-type hot melt adhesive dispensing nozzle with thermal protective ring
    Publication number: 20040195355
    Abstract: A new and improved bead-type hot melt adhesive dispensing nozzle, and a new and improved bead-type hot melt adhesive applicator nozzle assembly having the new and improved bead-type hot melt adhesive dispensing nozzle operatively incorporated thereon, is disclosed wherein the external peripheral surface portion of the bead-type hot melt adhesive dispensing nozzle has a thermal protective ring member, fabricated from a suitable plastic material, such as, for example, polyetheretherketone (PEEK), fixedly mounted thereon. In this manner, maintenance or operator personnel can manually manipulate the bead-type hot melt adhesive dispensing nozzle without being exposed to potential burn and safety hazards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Edward W. Bolyard, Paul J. Donley, George Hoff