Patents by Inventor Ian Hoffman

Ian 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).

  • Publication number: 20230197430
    Abstract: A multi-atomic object crystal is transported from a first leg to a second leg of an atomic object confinement apparatus through a corresponding junction. Voltage sources in electrical communication with electrodes of the apparatus are controlled to confine the crystal in the first leg. The voltage sources are controlled to cause transport of the crystal along the first leg to proximate the junction and then to cause generation of a time-dependent potential at the junction that is configured to cause the crystal to traverse a transport path through the junction from the first leg to the second leg via a dynamic potential well. An order of atomic objects within the multi-atomic object crystal is changed as the multi-atomic object crystal traverses the transport path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: William Cody Burton, Brian Estey, Ian Hoffman, Curtis Volin
  • Publication number: 20230160563
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for deployment of fixtures. The apparatus may include a system for controlling deployed fixtures. The system may receive user commands different devices in different formats. The fixtures may be independently addressable. The fixtures may be magnetically supported by a fixture support. A brace may join two or more fixture supports without reducing space available to support fixtures. The brace may join a fixture support to a fixture support accessory. An accessory may include a variable-angle junction. The fixture may include articulating joints for controlling the direction of a beam. The fixture may include a lens having an electrically controllable beam spread angle. The fixture may be stowable in the fixture support. The fixture may be slidable along a cord to adjust a height of the fixture. The fixture may include an extendable ring. The system may coordinate motions of the fixtures to follow a target. The fixture may include an elongated board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Sean Tham, Peter Vancorenland, Michael Sabolcik, Voravit Puvanakijjakorn, Jonathan Ian Hoffman, Dimauro Andrade Edwards, Dunping Hu, Hu Jianqiu, Lu Zhongliang, Zou Sikang, Li Renyun, Du Lin, Zhou Wenjie, Wu Chong, Wu Limei, Gong Xingping, Li Jinqiang
  • Publication number: 20230035427
    Abstract: A multi-atomic object crystal is transported from a first leg to a second leg of an atomic object confinement apparatus through a corresponding junction. Voltage sources in electrical communication with electrodes of the apparatus are controlled to confine the crystal in the first leg. The voltage sources are controlled to cause transport of the crystal along the first leg to proximate the junction and then to cause generation of a time-dependent potential at the junction that is configured to cause the crystal to traverse a transport path through the junction from the first leg to the second leg via a dynamic potential well defining a particular variable axial frequency. The transport path is determined by combining a path of constant total confinement for a representative atomic object of the crystal and a path of radio frequency minimum for the representative atomic object, using a particular variable path ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: William Cody Burton, Brian Estey, Ian Hoffman, Curtis Volin
  • Publication number: 20210356108
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for deployment of fixtures. The apparatus may include a system for controlling deployed fixtures. The system may receive user commands different devices in different formats. The fixtures may be independently addressable. The fixtures may be magnetically supported by a fixture support. A brace may join two or more fixture supports without reducing space available to support fixtures. The brace may join a fixture support to a fixture support accessory. An accessory may include a variable-angle junction. The fixture may include articulating joints for controlling the direction of a beam. The fixture may include a lens having an electrically controllable beam spread angle. The fixture may be stowable in the fixture support. The fixture may be slidable along a cord to adjust a height of the fixture. The fixture may include an extendable ring. The system may coordinate motions of the fixtures to follow a target. The fixture may include an elongated board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Sean Tham, Peter Vancorenland, Michael Sabolcik, Voravit Puvanakijjakorn, Jonathan Ian Hoffman, Dimauro Andrade Edwards, Dunping Hu, Hu Jianqiu, Lu Zhongliang, Zou Sikang, Li Renyun, Du Lin, Zhou Wenjie, Wu Chong, Wu Limei, Gong Xingping, Li Jinqiang
  • Publication number: 20210348743
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for deployment of fixtures. The apparatus may include a system for controlling deployed fixtures. The system may receive user commands different devices in different formats. The fixtures may be independently addressable. The fixtures may be magnetically supported by a fixture support. A brace may join two or more fixture supports without reducing space available to support fixtures. The brace may join a fixture support to a fixture support accessory. An accessory may include a variable-angle junction. The fixture may include articulating joints for controlling the direction of a beam. The fixture may include a lens having an electrically controllable beam spread angle. The fixture may be stowable in the fixture support. The fixture may be slidable along a cord to adjust a height of the fixture. The fixture may include an extendable ring. The system may coordinate motions of the fixtures to follow a target. The fixture may include an elongated board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Sean Tham, Peter Vancorenland, Michael Sabolcik, Voravit Puvanakijjakorn, Jonathan Ian Hoffman, Dimauro Andrade Edwards, Dunping Hu, Hu Jianqiu, Lu Zhongliang, Zou Sikang, Li Renyun, Du Lin, Zhou Wenjie, Wu Chong, Wu Limei, Gong Xingping, Li Jinqiang
  • Publication number: 20210348745
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for deployment of fixtures. The apparatus may include a system for controlling deployed fixtures. The system may receive user commands different devices in different formats. The fixtures may be independently addressable. The fixtures may be magnetically supported by a fixture support. A brace may join two or more fixture supports without reducing space available to support fixtures. The brace may join a fixture support to a fixture support accessory. An accessory may include a variable-angle junction. The fixture may include articulating joints for controlling the direction of a beam. The fixture may include a lens having an electrically controllable beam spread angle. The fixture may be stowable in the fixture support. The fixture may be slidable along a cord to adjust a height of the fixture. The fixture may include an extendable ring. The system may coordinate motions of the fixtures to follow a target. The fixture may include an elongated board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Sean Tham, Peter Vancorenland, Michael Sabolcik, Voravit Puvanakijjakorn, Jonathan Ian Hoffman, Dimauro Andrade Edwards, Dunping Hu, Hu Jianqiu, Lu Zhongliang, Zou Sikang, Li Renyun, Du Lin, Zhou Wenjie, Wu Chong, Wu Limei, Gong Xingping, Li Jinqiang
  • Publication number: 20210352791
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for deployment of fixtures. The apparatus may include a system for controlling deployed fixtures. The system may receive user commands different devices in different formats. The fixtures may be independently addressable. The fixtures may be magnetically supported by a fixture support. A brace may join two or more fixture supports without reducing space available to support fixtures. The brace may join a fixture support to a fixture support accessory. An accessory may include a variable-angle junction. The fixture may include articulating joints for controlling the direction of a beam. The fixture may include a lens having an electrically controllable beam spread angle. The fixture may be stowable in the fixture support. The fixture may be slidable along a cord to adjust a height of the fixture. The fixture may include an extendable ring. The system may coordinate motions of the fixtures to follow a target. The fixture may include an elongated board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Sean Tham, Peter Vancorenland, Michael Sabolcik, Voravit Puvanakijjakorn, Jonathan Ian Hoffman, Dimauro Andrade Edwards, Dunping Hu, Hu Jianqiu, Lu Zhongliang, Zou Sikang, Li Renyun, Du Lin, Zhou Wenjie, Wu Chong, Wu Limei, Gong Xingping, Li Jinqiang
  • Publication number: 20210348748
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for deployment of fixtures. The apparatus may include a system for controlling deployed fixtures. The system may receive user commands different devices in different formats. The fixtures may be independently addressable. The fixtures may be magnetically supported by a fixture support. A brace may join two or more fixture supports without reducing space available to support fixtures. The brace may join a fixture support to a fixture support accessory. An accessory may include a variable-angle junction. The fixture may include articulating joints for controlling the direction of a beam. The fixture may include a lens having an electrically controllable beam spread angle. The fixture may be stowable in the fixture support. The fixture may be slidable along a cord to adjust a height of the fixture. The fixture may include an extendable ring. The system may coordinate motions of the fixtures to follow a target. The fixture may include an elongated board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Sean Tham, Peter Vancorenland, Michael Sabolcik, Voravit Puvanakijjakorn, Jonathan Ian Hoffman, Dimauro Andrade Edwards, Dunping Hu, Hu Jianqiu, Lu Zhongliang, Zou Sikang, Li Renyun, Du Lin, Zhou Wenjie, Wu Chong, Wu Limei, Gong Xingping, Li Jinqiang
  • Publication number: 20210352783
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for deployment of fixtures. The apparatus may include a system for controlling deployed fixtures. The system may receive user commands different devices in different formats. The fixtures may be independently addressable. The fixtures may be magnetically supported by a fixture support. A brace may join two or more fixture supports without reducing space available to support fixtures. The brace may join a fixture support to a fixture support accessory. An accessory may include a variable-angle junction. The fixture may include articulating joints for controlling the direction of a beam. The fixture may include a lens having an electrically controllable beam spread angle. The fixture may be stowable in the fixture support. The fixture may be slidable along a cord to adjust a height of the fixture. The fixture may include an extendable ring. The system may coordinate motions of the fixtures to follow a target. The fixture may include an elongated board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Sean Tham, Peter Vancorenland, Michael Sabolcik, Voravit Puvanakijjakorn, Jonathan Ian Hoffman, Dimauro Andrade Edwards, Dunping Hu, Hu Jianqiu, Lu Zhongliang, Zou Sikang, Li Renyun, Du Lin, Zhou Wenjie, Wu Chong, Wu Limei, Gong Xingping, Li Jinqiang
  • Publication number: 20210348747
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for deployment of fixtures. The apparatus may include a system for controlling deployed fixtures. The system may receive user commands different devices in different formats. The fixtures may be independently addressable. The fixtures may be magnetically supported by a fixture support. A brace may join two or more fixture supports without reducing space available to support fixtures. The brace may join a fixture support to a fixture support accessory. An accessory may include a variable-angle junction. The fixture may include articulating joints for controlling the direction of a beam. The fixture may include a lens having an electrically controllable beam spread angle. The fixture may be stowable in the fixture support. The fixture may be slidable along a cord to adjust a height of the fixture. The fixture may include an extendable ring. The system may coordinate motions of the fixtures to follow a target. The fixture may include an elongated board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Sean Tham, Peter Vancorenland, Michael Sabolcik, Voravit Puvanakijjakorn, Jonathan Ian Hoffman, Dimauro Andrade Edwards, Dunping Hu, Hu Jianqiu, Lu Zhongliang, Zou Sikang, Li Renyun, Du Lin, Zhou Wenjie, Wu Chong, Wu Limei, Gong Xingping, Li Jinqiang
  • Publication number: 20210352790
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for deployment of fixtures. The apparatus may include a system for controlling deployed fixtures. The system may receive user commands different devices in different formats. The fixtures may be independently addressable. The fixtures may be magnetically supported by a fixture support. A brace may join two or more fixture supports without reducing space available to support fixtures. The brace may join a fixture support to a fixture support accessory. An accessory may include a variable-angle junction. The fixture may include articulating joints for controlling the direction of a beam. The fixture may include a lens having an electrically controllable beam spread angle. The fixture may be stowable in the fixture support. The fixture may be slidable along a cord to adjust a height of the fixture. The fixture may include an extendable ring. The system may coordinate motions of the fixtures to follow a target. The fixture may include an elongated board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Sean Tham, Peter Vancorenland, Michael Sabolcik, Voravit Puvanakijjakorn, Jonathan Ian Hoffman, Dimauro Andrade Edwards, Dunping Hu, Hu Jianqiu, Lu Zhongliang, Zou Sikang, Li Renyun, Du Lin, Zhou Wenjie, Wu Chong, Wu Limei, Gong Xingping, Li Jinqiang
  • Publication number: 20170222964
    Abstract: A method includes receiving a first indication of assent to a meeting from a first user device. The meeting includes a meeting time and location. The method further includes receiving a second indication of assent to the meeting from a second user device. The method further includes determining, based on first user device geo-coordinates and second user device geo-coordinates, a no show indicating that at least one of the first user device and the second user device is not within a threshold distance of the meeting location within the threshold time of the meeting time by comparing at least one of the first user device geo-coordinates and the second user device geo-coordinates to a meeting location geo-coordinates, and determining that at least one of the first user device geo-coordinates and the second user device geo-coordinates are not within the threshold distance of the meeting location geo-coordinates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas Ian Hoffman, Angela Belle Hoffman