Patents by Inventor Joseph Hofer
Joseph Hofer 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).
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Patent number: 11719238Abstract: Apparatus and methodologies are provided for pumping fluids from a body of fluids. Herein, an apparatus operably connected to at least one pump for pumping fluids from a body of fluids is provided, the apparatus having a pump hose with a first intake end for receiving the pumped fluids and a second outlet end operably connected to the pump, a pump intake assembly, fluidically connected to the intake end of the pump hose, the pump intake assembly having at least one fluid control valve, a rotatable filter cage, centrally disposed about the pump intake assembly, and at least one fluid injection pipe centrally disposed within the pump hose for supporting the at least one fluid control valve, and for injecting fluids to drive the rotation of the rotatable filter cage. Herein, methods of utilizing the fluid pumping apparatus are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2022Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Cameron Farms Hutterite ColonyInventor: Joseph Hofer
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Publication number: 20220333595Abstract: Apparatus and methodologies are provided for pumping fluids from a body of fluids. Herein, an apparatus operably connected to at least one pump for pumping fluids from a body of fluids is provided, the apparatus having a pump hose with a first intake end for receiving the pumped fluids and a second outlet end operably connected to the pump, a pump intake assembly, fluidically connected to the intake end of the pump hose, the pump intake assembly having at least one fluid control valve, a rotatable filter cage, centrally disposed about the pump intake assembly, and at least one fluid injection pipe centrally disposed within the pump hose for supporting the at least one fluid control valve, and for injecting fluids to drive the rotation of the rotatable filter cage. Herein, methods of utilizing the fluid pumping apparatus are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventor: Joseph Hofer
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Patent number: 11428219Abstract: Apparatus and methodologies are provided for pumping fluids from a body of fluids. Herein, an apparatus operably connected to at least one pump for pumping fluids from a body of fluids is provided, the apparatus having a pump hose with a first intake end for receiving the pumped fluids and a second outlet end operably connected to the pump, a pump intake assembly, fluidically connected to the intake end of the pump hose, the pump intake assembly having at least one fluid control valve, a rotatable filter cage, centrally disposed about the pump intake assembly, and at least one fluid injection pipe centrally disposed within the pump hose for supporting the at least one fluid control valve, and for injecting fluids to drive the rotation of the rotatable filter cage. Herein, methods of utilizing the fluid pumping apparatus are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Cameron Farms Hutterite ColonyInventor: Joseph Hofer
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Publication number: 20220257054Abstract: A portable base and grill assembly with few parts, that is collapsible, robust, and easily portable and storable is provided. The base includes two parts: a collapsible frame for containing combustion and an insert for holding combustible material including wood and charcoal. The portable grill includes two parts: a collapsible stand and a cooking surface. The cooking surface is a mil-able grill that can support cookware or be used to cook food directly. The height of the stand may be adjusted to raise or lower the cooking surface above a heat source. The portable base, portable grill and cooking surface may each be used as a standalone apparatus or combined and used together as in the assembly. The base and grill assembly may be constructed wholly of stainless steel for durability.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2020Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Maxwell Ashford, Joseph Hofer, George Rizkalla, Chris Parker
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Publication number: 20200325894Abstract: Apparatus and methodologies are provided for pumping fluids from a body of fluids. Herein, an apparatus operably connected to at least one pump for pumping fluids from a body of fluids is provided, the apparatus having a pump hose with a first intake end for receiving the pumped fluids and a second outlet end operably connected to the pump, a pump intake assembly, fluidically connected to the intake end of the pump hose, the pump intake assembly having at least one fluid control valve, a rotatable filter cage, centrally disposed about the pump intake assembly, and at least one fluid injection pipe centrally disposed within the pump hose for supporting the at least one fluid control valve, and for injecting fluids to drive the rotation of the rotatable filter cage. Herein, methods of utilizing the fluid pumping apparatus are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventor: Joseph Hofer
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Patent number: 8616140Abstract: In an air seeder assembly having a base mount member with a at least one base ear with a base bore, and a seed boot with at least one boot ear with a boot bore, a fastening assembly mounting the seed boot to the base mount member is disclosed. The fastening assembly comprises a fastener structure fastening the seed boot to the base mount member by extending through the base bore and the boot bore. The fastening assembly includes a fastener interface device inserted into at least one of the bores. The interface device comprises a substantially tubular insertion portion inserted into the at least one bore and a flange portion connected to the insertion portion, and extends radially outwardly from the insertion portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2012Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Lakeview Hutterian BrethrenInventors: Danny Wipf, Joseph Hofer
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Patent number: 8175664Abstract: Wireless handheld mobile communication device including a housing with a display above a keyboard exposed for user actuation. A length of the device is greater than the width. Each key of a right-hand keyfield has a longitudinal axis oriented at a left-to-right inclined angle while each key of a left-hand keyfield has a longitudinal axis oriented at a right-to-left inclined angle from the vertical centerline. A left boundary of the keyboard is located adjacent the left lateral side edge of the device and the right boundary of the keyboard is located adjacent the right lateral side edge of the device so that the keyboard spans a substantial entirety of the width of the device. When the device is cradled in a right hand of the user, the longitudinal axis of each key of said plurality of keys located on the right is oriented to be parallel with a widthwise axis of the user's right thumb.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2009Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Joseph Hofer, Roman P. Rak, Jason T. Griffin
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Patent number: 8141503Abstract: In an air seeder assembly having a base mount member with a at least one base ear with a base bore, and a seed boot with at least one boot ear with a boot bore, a fastening assembly mounting the seed boot to the base mount member is disclosed. The fastening assembly comprises a fastener structure fastening the seed boot to the base mount member by extending through the base bore and the boot bore. The fastening assembly includes a fastener interface device inserted into at least one of the bores. The interface device comprises a substantially tubular insertion portion inserted into the at least one bore and a flange portion connected to the insertion portion, and extends radially outwardly from the insertion portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Lakeview Hutterian BrethrenInventors: Danny Wipf, Joseph Hofer
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Patent number: 8000741Abstract: A handheld wireless communication device configured to send and receive text messages. The device is hand cradleable with a body configured to be held in one hand by an operator during text entry. A display is located on a front face of the body and upon which information is displayed to the operator during text entry. A key field is also located on the front face of the body and that includes a plurality of alphanumeric input keys and menu control keys. A trackball navigation tool is located on the front face of the body. The keys have a primary engagement surface for receiving an operator's touch engagement and a chamfer surface descending down from the primary engagement surface such that the chamfer surface defines a finger clearance space. A microprocessor is provided that receives operator commands from the keys and the trackball navigation tool and which affects corresponding changes to the display based on user input.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2007Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Jason T. Griffin, Joseph Hofer, Cortez Corley
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Publication number: 20100300337Abstract: In an air seeder assembly having a base mount member with a at least one base ear with a base bore, and a seed boot with at least one boot ear with a boot bore, a fastening assembly mounting the seed boot to the base mount member is disclosed. The fastening assembly comprises a fastener structure fastening the seed boot to the base mount member by extending through the base bore and the boot bore. The fastening assembly includes a fastener interface device inserted into at least one of the bores. The interface device comprises a substantially tubular insertion portion inserted into the at least one bore and a flange portion connected to the insertion portion, and extends radially outwardly from the insertion portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventors: DANNY WIPF, Joseph Hofer
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Patent number: 7757777Abstract: A segmented furrow closing wheel comprises a body member rotatable about a rotation axis. The body member comprises a hub and a plurality of fingers radiating from the hub. Each of the fingers has a root end connected to the hub, and each of the fingers terminate at a radially outermost end with a contact surface for contacting a contact patchy on the ground surface. The contact surface of one of the fingers being spaced from the contact surfaces of the adjacent fingers of the plurality of fingers. The contact surface is blunt in character.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2008Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Lakeview Hutterian BrethernInventors: Danny Wipf, Joseph Hofer
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Publication number: 20090201253Abstract: A data input device for inputting data to an electronics device includes at least one data input key, a variable-colour light and a light controller. The key(s) is/are configured to facilitate data input to the electronics device and comprises a transparent key indicia. The light of the data input device is coupled to the key(s) and is configured to illuminate the key indicia. The light controller is coupled to the data input light, and is configured to adjust the colour of the transparent key indicia in accordance with colour data received at the light controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventors: Griffin Jason, Joseph Hofer
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Publication number: 20090128370Abstract: Wireless handheld mobile communication device including a housing with a display above a keyboard exposed for user actuation. A length of the device is greater than the width. Each key of a right-hand keyfield has a longitudinal axis oriented at a left-to-right inclined angle while each key of a left-hand keyfield has a longitudinal axis oriented at a right-to-left inclined angle from the vertical centerline. A left boundary of the keyboard is located adjacent the left lateral side edge of the device and the right boundary of the keyboard is located adjacent the right lateral side edge of the device so that the keyboard spans a substantial entirety of the width of the device. When the device is cradled in a right hand of the user, the longitudinal axis of each key of said plurality of keys located on the right is oriented to be parallel with a widthwise axis of the user's right thumb.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2009Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Joseph HOFER, Roman P. RAK, Jason T. GRIFFIN
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Patent number: 7505798Abstract: Wireless handheld mobile communication device including a housing with a display above a keyboard exposed for user actuation. A length of the device is greater than the width. Each key of a right-hand keyfield has a longitudinal axis oriented at a left-to-right inclined angle while each key of a left-hand keyfield has a longitudinal axis oriented at a right-to-left inclined angle from the vertical centerline. A left boundary of the keyboard is located adjacent the left lateral side edge of the device and the right boundary of the keyboard is located adjacent the right lateral side edge of the device so that the keyboard spans a substantial entirety of the width of the device.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2006Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Joseph Hofer, Roman P. Rak, Jason T. Griffin
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Patent number: D591742Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2007Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Joseph Hofer, Jason T. Griffin, Norman M. Ladouceur, Todd Andrew Wood
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Patent number: D603333Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2008Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Anders Fahrendorff, Joseph Hofer, Todd Andrew Wood
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Patent number: D603401Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2008Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Joseph Hofer, Todd Andrew Wood
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Patent number: D844359Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Wolf and Timber Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hofer, George Rizkalla
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Patent number: D845102Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Hofer Hofer Ltd.Inventor: Joseph Hofer
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Patent number: D911108Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Wolf and Timber Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hofer, George Rizkalla