Patents by Inventor Ken Hoffman

Ken 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: 20180040067
    Abstract: A method, device, system, and computer medium for providing odd lot pricing evaluation of a security using market-acceptable odd lot pricing range (OLP range) are provided. For example, a price quote for an odd lot transaction or potential transaction of a security is received. An Odd Lot Pricing range (OLP range) for the quote is searched. If the OLP range is found for the quote, the quoted price is compared against the OLP range. Based on the comparison, the quote can be verified or indicated as requiring further review.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: BondDesk Group LLC
    Inventors: Jan MAYLE, Ken HOFFMAN, Steven Jay SHAW, P. Howard EDELSTEIN
  • Publication number: 20130073548
    Abstract: Rules may be defined and enforced against air waybills in a logistics management system (LMS) to reduce operator input error and reduce operator input omissions. A rule may include a product code, a restriction type, and special handling codes associated with the product code by the restriction type. For example, when an air waybill has a particular product type, a rule may require certain special handling codes be applied to the air waybill. In another example, when an air waybill has a particular product type, a rule may prevent certain special handling codes from being applied to the air waybill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: William Loebertmann, Ken Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20090121203
    Abstract: A lifting device for a lawn tractor. An angle member has first and second generally planar portions, the second planar portion being oriented generally perpendicularly and joined to the first planar portion. A pair of wheels are rotatably attached to opposing ends of the angle member. A handle extends from the first planar portion of the angle member. A foot brace is attached to the handle and is oriented generally perpendicularly thereto; A pair of spaced-apart lift members extend from the second planar portion of the angle member. An elongated safety brace is configured to detachably couple to the foot brace. The safety brace is positionable to extend beneath the angle member while coupled to the foot brace and while the lifting device is in a service position, thereby resisting movement of the lift from the service position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: OHIO STEEL INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas P. Martini, Mark Zellefrow, Rodger Hays, Ken Hoffman, Fred Feeney, Mike Podrosky
  • Publication number: 20070164526
    Abstract: A lawn and garden cart has a frame and an axle attached to the frame. A pair of wheels are attached to the axle, each wheel being rotatably attached to an opposing end of the axle. A longitudinal tow bar is attached to the frame at a first end, the tow bar including a connector at a second distal end. The cart further includes a container having a base, a plurality of generally vertical sidewalls and an angled rear wall, the container being pivotally attached to the frame and releasably coupled to the tow bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: OHIO STEEL INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: THOMAS MARTINI, RODGER HAYS, MARK ZELLEFROW, JASON MOORE, KEN HOFFMAN, FREDERICK FEENEY, KEVIN CAHALAN, RICHARD BIGGS, TOM HAYS, HARLAN PEDEN, DALE BAUMAN, SEAN SVENDSEN
  • Patent number: 6574909
    Abstract: A buoyant fishing lure having a relatively long narrow body with a rotating tail fin. The lure assumes a vertical position when it is stationary in the water. When drawn through the water the lure sounds and looks sufficiently like a live bait that a game fish will strike without hesitation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: H & H Industries
    Inventor: Ken Hoffman