Patents by Inventor Jay A. Hoffman, Jr.

Jay A. Hoffman, Jr. 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).

  • Method of applying multicolor finish to elongated channel member
    Patent number: 5110617
    Abstract: A method of applying a multicolor finish to an elongated channel member, particularly a ball channel for a pinball machine. A first fusible color coating is applied to a first portion of the channel member. A second fusible color coating is applied to a second portion of the channel member, while also applying the second color coating to a part of the first portion. The part of the first portion is adjacent the second portion, and the first and second color coatings are of different colors. Upon fusion of the color coatings the part of the first portion of the channel member assumes a third color that is a blend of the first and second colors, to provide a pleasing ball channel of at least three colors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1992
    Assignee: Data East Pinball, Inc.
    Inventors: Ray D. Gundling, Joseph E. Kaminkow, Jay A. Hoffman, Jr.