Patents by Inventor Keith Hoffman
Keith 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).
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Publication number: 20240058177Abstract: A chip sleeve garment including an outer layer of fabric connected to an inner layer of fabric to form a sleeve with a space between the outer layer of fabric and the inner layer of fabric. Foam chips, flat foam, or foam with ridges are disposed in the space between the outer layer of fabric and the inner layer of fabric. The garment includes two ends, including at least one open end, and a notch in at least one open end having an opening. The notch can be separated to create a larger opening than the opening to allow the garment to be donned or doffed easier than the opening allows. A second garment can be disposed over the chip sleeve garment. Either the chip sleeve garment, the second garment, or both can be compression garments.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2021Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: SIGVARIS AGInventors: KEITH HOFFMAN, LAURE KUIPERS
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Patent number: 11051987Abstract: A method and system for tailoring a compression garment having a first lateral end and a second lateral end. A first tension tab releasably attachable to the compression garment; wherein the first tension tab includes at least a first indicator and a second indicator on an outer surface. The first tension tab being attachable to the compression garment and the first strap being attachable onto the compression garment adjacent or over at least a portion of the first tension tab with a first strap covering a first part of the first tension tab and terminating at a first strap end that exposes a second portion of the first tension tab. A first tension tab setting indicates whether the end of the first strap terminates adjacent or over the first indicator or the second indicator of the first tension tab.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Sigvaris AGInventors: Keith Hoffman, Daniel W. Karadsheh, Laure Kuipers
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Patent number: 10820648Abstract: A method for tailoring a compression garment including a first sheet and a second sheet, each having a first lateral end and a second lateral end, at least one strap for holding together the first lateral end of the first sheet and the first lateral end of the second sheet. The strap is tightenable to establish a compression level to a human limb or body part. The method includes: adjusting the strap; draping the compression garment around the limb or the body part; holding the second lateral end of the first sheet and the second lateral end of the second sheet together to pull the first sheet, the second sheet and the strap into contact with the limb or body part; marking a cutting line on one or both sheets; cutting the sheets along the cutting line; and splicing together both cut ends with at least one splicing element.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Sigvaris AGInventors: Keith A. Hoffman, Laure Kuipers
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Publication number: 20190133229Abstract: A method for tailoring a compression garment. The compression garment comprises a first sheet and a second sheet, each having a first lateral end and a second lateral end, at least one strap for holding together the first lateral end of the first sheet and the first lateral end of the second sheet. Said at least one strap is tightenable to establish a compression level to a human limb or body part by the compression garment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2017Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Keith A. Hoffman, Laure Kuipers
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Publication number: 20180344532Abstract: A method and system for tailoring a compression garment having a first lateral end and a second lateral end. A first tension tab releasably attachable to the compression garment; wherein the first tension tab includes at least a first indicator and a second indicator on an outer surface. The first tension tab being attachable to the compression garment and the first strap being attachable onto the compression garment adjacent or over at least a portion of the first tension tab with a first strap covering a first part of the first tension tab and terminating at a first strap end that exposes a second portion of the first tension tab. A first tension tab setting indicates whether the end of the first strap terminates adjacent or over the first indicator or the second indicator of the first tension tab.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Daniel W. Karadsheh, Laure Kuipers, Keith Hoffman
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Publication number: 20140150488Abstract: Compact dehumidifiers and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative system includes a housing having an airflow entrance, and airflow exit, and a linear flowpath between the entrance and exit. The system further includes a refrigeration cycle having, in sequence along the flowpath, an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser, and an air flow driver. A controller is operatively coupled to the evaporator, compressor, condenser, and airflow driver to operate the refrigeration cycle for removing moisture from an entering airflow.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: DRI-EAZ PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Richard A. Black, Keith Hoffman, William Bruders, Larry White, Brett Bartholmey, Aaron Matthew Kiesser
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Publication number: 20130131470Abstract: The present invention provides apparatuses, systems, and methods for real-time measuring of analytes in a biological fluid sample of a subject. In particular, the present invention provides a combination of micro-dialysis catheter, a micro-volume pump, and a spectrometer device that are operatively connected to one another to provide real-time measurement of analytes in a biological fluid sample of a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body coporateInventors: Jeffrey Galinkin, Uwe Christians, Keith Hoffman
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Patent number: 8231187Abstract: A hinge bracket attachable to a pocket door slide system wherein the pocket door slide system comprises components capable of achieving a full inset or partial overlay pocket door position without the hinge bracket, and wherein use of the hinge bracket enables the pocket door slide system to achieve a substantially full overlay pocket door position.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Keith A. Hoffman
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Publication number: 20100314980Abstract: A hinge bracket attachable to a pocket door slide system wherein the pocket door slide system comprises components capable of achieving a full inset or partial overlay pocket door position without the hinge bracket, and wherein use of the hinge bracket enables the pocket door slide system to achieve a substantially full overlay pocket door position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Keith A. Hoffman
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Publication number: 20100298393Abstract: Methods for modulating the endocrine system of a mammal are provided. In the subject methods, a positive allosteric modulator of AMPA receptors of the hypothalamus are administered to the host. The subject methods find use in applications where it is desired to increase the baseline circulatory level of a growth hormone in a mammalian host. The subject methods also find use in applications where it is desired to increase the circulatory level of DHEA in a mammalian host. Finally, another subject method also finds use in applications where it is desired to decrease the circulatory level of cortisol in a mammalian host.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2008Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventors: Peter Vanderklish, Keith Hoffman
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Publication number: 20090262356Abstract: According to an embodiment, an SPR analysis system includes an SPR analysis system control computer program having a graphical user interface and configured to control the operation of an SPR analysis apparatus. According to an embodiment, an SPR data analysis computer program includes an SPR microarray video viewer and a sensorgram generator responsive to the SPR video.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: PLEXERA, LLCInventors: Paul Boeschoten, Christina Boozer, Pietro Brandani, John Cabrer, Michael Cicirelli, Shuxin Cong, Larry Gill, Keith Hoffman, Gibum Kim, Timothy M. Londergan, Frank Metting, R. Todd Schwoerer, Markus Tarin, Christopher A. Wiklof, Yang Zhang
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Publication number: 20090262355Abstract: According to an embodiment, an SPR analysis system includes a housing enclosing with a fluid supply volume substantially enclosed within the housing, a flow cell module configured to receive reagents and analyte from the fluid supply volume, and an enclosed optics assembly configured to interrogate a microarray portion of the flow cell module.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: PLEXERA, LLCInventors: Paul Boeschoten, Christina Boozer, Pietro Brandani, Michael Cicirelli, Shuxin Cong, Larry Gill, Keith Hoffman, Gibum Kim, Timothy M. Londergan, Frank Metting, R. Todd Schwoerer, Christopher A. Wiklof, Yang Zhang
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Patent number: 7533946Abstract: A closing device for drawers, the device having a housing with a holding notch and a slider having a resilient latching arm that is bendable to engage the holding notch, as well as a spring that engages the housing and the slider to urge the slider to a rearward position relative to the housing. The resilient latching arm has a slot adapted to receive a pin, whereby as the drawer is moved from its closed position, the relative movement of the pin advances the slider to a position where the resilient latching arm engages the holding notch and the drawer is free to mover further outward without influence of the closing device. As the drawer is moved rearward toward its closed position, the relative movement of the pin will cause it to engage the slot in the resilient latching arm, further causing it to release from the holding notch and to be urged by the spring to move the drawer toward a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2005Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Keith A. Hoffman
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Patent number: 7484817Abstract: Interlocks for file cabinets and the like which generally prevent more than one drawer from being opened at a given time. The interlocks include a cable which is changeable from a slack condition to a taut condition. In the taut condition, the interlocks prevent the associated drawer from being opened. In the slack condition, the interlock allows the associated drawer to be opened. The interlocks may be used in conjunction with a lock that selectively changes the tension in the cable from a slack condition to a taut condition and vise versa. The interlocks may be constructed to exert a tension on a cable that is independent of the pulling force exerted on a locked drawer. Alternatively, the interlocks may be constructed to exert a force on the cable that is a small fraction of the pulling force exerted on a locked drawer.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2003Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Keith A. Hoffman, Sharon M. Carson
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Publication number: 20070282232Abstract: A therapeutic device that provides an auxiliary strap holding position for at least one strap where the strap can be temporarily attached to the auxiliary strap holding position on the device to prevent tangling or connection to an unintended surface when the strap is not in a position used to attach the device to a part of a user's body. The auxiliary strap holding position enhances the ease of donning, doffing, and storing the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2006Publication date: December 6, 2007Inventor: Keith A. Hoffman
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Patent number: 7293845Abstract: Interlocks for file cabinets and the like which generally prevent more than one drawer from being opened at a given time. The interlocks include an elongated, flexible member, such as a cable, which is changeable from a high slack condition to a low slack condition. In the low slack condition, the interlocks prevent their associated drawers that are closed from being opened. In the high slack condition, the interlocks allow their associated drawer to be opened. The interlocks may be used in conjunction with a lock that selectively changes the cable from a high slack condition to a low slack condition and vice versa. The interlocks may be constructed to exert a force on the cable that is a small fraction of the pulling force exerted on a locked drawer.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2006Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Keith A. Hoffman
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Publication number: 20070159037Abstract: A hinge bracket attachable to a pocket door slide system wherein the pocket door slide system comprises components capable of achieving a full inset or partial overlay pocket door position without the hinge bracket, and wherein use of the hinge bracket enables the pocket door slide system to achieve a substantially full overlay pocket door position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventor: Keith Hoffman
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Patent number: D731632Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Dri-Eaz Products, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Kulp, Keith Hoffman, William Bruders, Richard A. Black
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Patent number: D732103Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: FREEFLY SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Ian Roper, Tabb Firchau, David Bloomfield, Keith Hoffman
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Patent number: D872286Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2018Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Sigvaris AGInventors: Keith A. Hoffman, Laurie Kuipers