Patents by Inventor Joseph Hoffman

Joseph 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: 20220279945
    Abstract: A wall hook comprising at least a base plate including opposing front and back surfaces, a top edge, a bottom edge and two opposing side edges; a downwardly curved prong having a base, wherein the prong extends outwardly along an arc to a wall-penetrating end, a load bearing structure adjacent the top edge, and an alignment notch at the bottom edge, wherein the base of the prong is integral with one of the opposing sides edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph A. Hoffman, Mario A. Davenport
  • Publication number: 20220240890
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to intravascular imaging system and particularly to processing in multimodal systems. The invention provides an imaging system that splits incoming image data into two signals and performs the same processing step on each of the split signals. The system can then send the two signals down two processing pathways. Methods include receiving an analog image signal, transmitting the received signal to a processing system, splitting the signal to produce a first image signal and a second image signal, and performing a processing operation on the first image signal and the second image signal. The first and second signal include substantially the same information as one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew HANCOCK, Jerome MAI, Joseph HOFFMAN
  • Publication number: 20220225654
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fermentable soluble fibers, such as soluble corn fiber (SCF), and its uses in increasing colonic bacteria populations, and edible compositions useful in increasing colonic bacteria populations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Connie Marie Weaver, Cindy H. Nakatsu, Patricia Williamson, Andrew Joseph Hoffman, Lisa Marie Sanders
  • Patent number: 11380435
    Abstract: Automated assistance program qualification and enrollment are provided. An assistance program qualification and enrollment (APQE) system determines whether a user qualifies for an assistance program that offers assistance with an ongoing transaction record with a service provider. The APQE system generates a set of questions based on qualification data (used to make a qualification determination) that are not included in collected user data and financial data about the user. The user's qualification is based on an evaluation of the user data, financial data, and user-provided responses to the questions. If the user qualifies for the assistance program, an option is provided to the user to enroll in the assistance program. If additional information is needed to complete an enrollment process for the assistance program, an interface is provided that enables the user to provide the data for completing the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: EXPERIAN HEALTH, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Joseph Hoffman, Sean M. Porter, Kevin Otto Horvath, Elizabeth Donato Serie
  • Patent number: 11331548
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a golf club head comprising at least one crown opening and at least one crown insert attached to the body and covering the at least one crown opening. The golf club head further comprises at least one sole opening and at least one sole insert attached to the body and covering the at least one sole opening. The golf club head additionally includes at least one weight member configured to clamp first and second ledges at selected locations along a sliding weight track. The golf club head also comprise a coefficient of restitution (COR) feature located on the sole of the golf club head. The at least one crown insert is formed from a composite material having a density between 1 g/cc and 2 g/cc. The at least one sole insert is formed from a composite material having a density between 1 g/cc and 2 g/cc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: TAYLOR MADE GOLF COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Johnson, David Bennett, Joseph Hoffman, Joseph R. Nielson, Nathan T. Sargent, Christopher J. Harbert, Jared Guttmann, Christian R. Wester, Jake Feuerstein, Mattieu Bovee
  • Patent number: 11253225
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to intravascular imaging system and particularly to processing in multimodal systems. The invention provides an imaging system that splits incoming image data into two signals and performs the same processing step on each of the split signals. The system can then send the two signals down two processing pathways. Methods include receiving an analog image signal, transmitting the received signal to a processing system, splitting the signal to produce a first image signal and a second image signal, and performing a processing operation on the first image signal and the second image signal. The first and second signal include substantially the same information as one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew Hancock, Jerome Mai, Joseph Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20210310508
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to adhesive mounting assemblies that are capable of attaching or adhering to a surface and that can be removed from the surface without causing damage to the surface. In some embodiments, the mounting assemblies are peeled off the surface. The present disclosure generally relates to adhesive articles including a mounting device. The adhesive articles have one or more adhesive areas (which can be part of one continuous adhesive area) exhibiting adhesive properties and one or more non-adhesive areas that lack significant adhesive properties. At least one of the non-adhesive areas is located in an area and/or has a size, shape, and/or geometry that lowers and/or controls at least one of the average peel force and/or the peak peel force of the adhesive article such that the peel force of the adhesive article does not exceed the threshold for causing damage to the surface from which the adhesive article is peeled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Michael B. Runge, Margaret M. Sheridan, Craig D. Thompson, Joseph A. Hoffman, Brett P. Krull
  • Publication number: 20210298497
    Abstract: Wall anchors and assemblies of the present disclosure include a plate, one more prongs, and a load bearing structure. The prongs are typically integral with a side edge of the plate and are typically curved in an upward towards the top edge of the plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Joseph A. HOFFMAN, Tatiane DIAS MARQUES FARIA, Craig D. THOMPSON, Judd D. OLSON, Michele A. ELLER, Angela L. PAN
  • Patent number: 11129403
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fermentable soluble fibers, such as soluble corn fiber (SCF), and its uses in increasing colonic bacteria populations, and edible compositions useful in increasing colonic bacteria populations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC
    Inventors: Connie Marie Weaver, Cindy H. Nakatsu, Patricia Williamson, Andrew Joseph Hoffman, Lisa Marie Sanders
  • Publication number: 20210275137
    Abstract: Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, a medical imaging system for imaging vasculature of a patient is provided. The imaging system includes a console that has one or more processors with a medical imaging system interface running thereon, an acquisition card in communication with the one or more processors and in communication with a patient interface module (PIM), and an intravascular imaging component in communication with the PIM and disposed on a distal end of a flexible elongate member. The medical imaging system interface provides a plurality of settings groups for selection by a user, each of the settings groups having pre-acquisition parameters and post-acquisition parameters that are optimal for imaging a desired viewing target within the vasculature. Associated methods and computer-readable media are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventor: Joseph HOFFMAN
  • Patent number: 11112161
    Abstract: An ice machine including a cabinet with a cabinet door coupled thereto through a hinge assembly. A frame within the cabinet includes a base portion and a support portion supporting a hopper that contains an ice dispensing interface. A housing is operably coupled with the cabinet door and defines an ice harvesting chamber having a bottom (floor) portion containing multiple levels as defined by separation of the bottom portion from the top of the housing and a drain. A chute is coupled with the housing and is in communication with the ice dispensing interface. A container hanging assembly is coupled with the chute. An attachment rod, coupled to the housing, is positioned on a side of the chute opposite to the container hanging assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Inventors: Glenn Hoffman, Robert Joseph Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20210262719
    Abstract: An ice machine including a cabinet with a cabinet door coupled thereto through a hinge assembly. A frame within the cabinet includes a base portion and a support portion supporting a hopper that contains an ice dispensing interface. A housing is operably coupled with the cabinet door and defines an ice harvesting chamber having a bottom (floor) portion containing multiple levels as defined by separation of the bottom portion from the top of the housing and a drain. A chute is coupled with the housing and is in communication with the ice dispensing interface. A container hanging assembly is coupled with the chute. An attachment rod, coupled to the housing, is positioned on a side of the chute opposite to the container hanging assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Glenn Hoffman, Robert Joseph Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20210220709
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a golf club head comprising at least one crown opening and at least one crown insert attached to the body and covering the at least one crown opening. The golf club head further comprises at least one sole opening and at least one sole insert attached to the body and covering the at least one sole opening. The golf club head additionally includes at least one weight member configured to clamp first and second ledges at selected locations along a sliding weight track. The golf club head also comprise a coefficient of restitution (COR) feature located on the sole of the golf club head. The at least one crown insert is formed from a composite material having a density between 1 g/cc and 2 g/cc. The at least one sole insert is formed from a composite material having a density between 1 g/cc and 2 g/cc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew Johnson, David Bennett, Joseph Hoffman, Joseph R. Nielson, Nathan T. Sargent, Christopher J. Harbert, Jared Guttmann, Christian R. Wester, Jake Feuerstein, Mattieu Bovee
  • Publication number: 20210207645
    Abstract: Wall anchors and positioning aids disclosed herein grant a user the ability to temporary hang or otherwise mount heavyweight objects, while also allowing for adjustment of at least one of the location and orientation of the assembly via the direct manipulation of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Joseph A. Hoffman, Tatiane Dias Marques Faria, Craig D. Thompson, Judd D. Olson, Michele A. Eller, Angela L. Pan, Landon B. Davis, Thaddeus S. Rodda, III, Margaret M. Bonello
  • Patent number: 11041668
    Abstract: An ice machine is provided herein that includes a cabinet having a cabinet door coupled thereto through a hinge assembly. A frame is positioned within the cabinet and includes a base portion and a support portion. A hopper is supported by the support portion of the frame. The hopper includes an ice dispensing interface. A housing is operably coupled with the cabinet door and defines an ice harvesting chamber. A chute is coupled with the housing and is in communication with the ice dispensing interface. A container hanging assembly is operably coupled with the chute. An attachment rod is coupled to the housing and is positioned on an opposing side of the chute from the container hanging assembly. A drain is defined by a bottom portion of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Aqua Star International, LLC
    Inventors: Glenn Hoffman, Robert Joseph Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20210169241
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides several anchor assemblies for hanging or otherwise securing an object to a wall, particularly those with wallboards including gypsum. The assemblies include a frame and an insert that cooperate to provide a mounting surface. At least one of the frame and insert include one or more prongs for penetrating wallboard. The anchor can be secured to and removed from the wall with relative ease, while causing minimal damage to any punctured wallboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Archie F. Hamel, Kacie M. Hynnek, Bryan A. Berger, Tatiane Dias Marques Faria, Joseph A. Hoffman, Jacob R. Thieschafer
  • Patent number: 11020087
    Abstract: Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, a medical imaging system for imaging vasculature of a patient is provided. The imaging system includes a console that has one or more processors with a medical imaging system interface running thereon, an acquisition card in communication with the one or more processors and in communication with a patient interface module (PIM), and an intravascular imaging component in communication with the PIM and disposed on a distal end of a flexible elongate member. The medical imaging system interface provides a plurality of settings groups for selection by a user, each of the settings groups having pre-acquisition parameters and post-acquisition parameters that are optimal for imaging a desired viewing target within the vasculature. Associated methods and computer-readable media are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Joseph Hoffman
  • Patent number: D942844
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Mario A. Davenport, Joseph A. Hoffman, Angela L. Pan
  • Patent number: D946386
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Mario A. Davenport, Joseph A. Hoffman, Angela L. Pan
  • Patent number: D957921
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Mario A. Davenport, Joseph A. Hoffman, Angela L. Pan