Patents by Inventor Keith M. Hoffman

Keith M. 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: 6125597
    Abstract: A skirting system for manufactured residential and commercial building structures. The skirting system having a plurality of precast concrete panels which are disposed around the base perimeter of the manufactured building. The top end of the panels are restrained between two vertically disposed members extending around the perimeter of the manufactured building. The bottom end of the panels rest on and are restrained by a plurality of set blocks. The set blocks are held in position by anchor rods inserted through apertures in the set block and into the soil. The edges of the panels are sealed with a bead of caulking. Soil is then placed against the exterior of the panels to assist in restraining the panels and to give the appearance of a cast-in-place concrete foundation wall. The precast panels may include a layer of foam insulation and the panels may also include an opening for receiving an automatic vent. Rather than using set blocks, the bottom of the panels may rest on a frost footing or concrete slab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Inventors: Keith M. Hoffman, Bradley G. Hoffman, Rikel M. Hoffman, Eric F. Horlyk
  • Patent number: 6094873
    Abstract: A foundation support system for manufactured building structures comprising footings, vertically adjustable vertical support members, beam holders and intermediate beams. The intermediate beams being disposed transversely below the main beams of the structure to be supported. The intermediate beams are supported by the vertically adjustable vertical support members. One end of the vertical support members having a beam holder secured thereto for receivingly securing the intermediate beams. The other end of the vertical support member supported by a footing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Inventors: Keith M. Hoffman, Bradley G. Hoffman, Rikel M. Hoffman, Eric F. Horlyk