Patents by Inventor Julius E. Hoffman

Julius E. 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).

  • Process and apparatus for retaining and dispensing a coiled article
    Patent number: 5344094
    Abstract: A novel apparatus for retaining and dispensing a coiled article is provided comprising a disc-shaped base having a platform rotatably mounted thereto and barring therebetween, a support structure for supporting a coiled article fixedly and co-axially attached to the platform a post held by and extended co-axially from the support structure and upper plate mounted co-axially and adjustably on the post for slidable movement toward and away from the support structure, and a mechanism for locking the upper plate into position along the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Inventor: Julius E. Hoffman