Patents by Inventor Jeff Hoffman

Jeff 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: 9829293
    Abstract: A projectile has a body with three fins which partially define a meplat. Three flutes are alternatingly arranged with the three fins about an axis of the body. Each of the three flutes is at least partially defined by a curved surface having a substantially smooth radius of curvature that is substantially constant from the meplat to a side surface of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignees: Lehigh Defense, LLC, Black Hills Ammunition Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Fricke, Jeff Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20170199020
    Abstract: A projectile has a body with three fins which partially define a meplat. Three flutes are alternatingly arranged with the three fins about an axis of the body. Each of the three flutes is at least partially defined by a curved surface having a substantially smooth radius of curvature that is substantially constant from the meplat to a side surface of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Applicant: Lehigh Defense, LLC
    Inventors: David B. Fricke, Jeff Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20110252997
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a “two-part bullet” consisting of a projectile body and penetrator. In an embodiment the penetrator is composed of steel, hardened steel or tungsten carbide. The bullet projectile body is homogenously composed of copper, gilding metal alloy (copper and zinc), brass, bronze, or similar material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: Jeff Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20040239637
    Abstract: User-programmable “destination keys” have two distinct modes of operation: program mode and operation mode. The mode may be chosen by the user by selecting the destination key for either a normal or a long period of time. Responsive to selecting the destination key for a longer than normal time, the destination key may be automatically programmed and/or a user interface may be presented. The destination key may further be programmed in accordance with an automatically determined current context. A legend key may also be provided that allows a user to easily and conveniently receive an indication of which destinations are assigned to which destination keys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Brian D. Williams, Abid Saifee, Jeff Hoffman, Daan Lindhout