Patents by Inventor Peter Hoffman
Peter 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: 20240100732Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a power tool including a motor housing and an electric motor situated within the motor housing. The electric motor is configured to provide rotational energy to rotate an output device of the power tool about an output axis. The power tool also includes a cover configured to cover at least a portion of a surface of the motor housing that faces the output device. The power tool further includes a first lighting device located within the cover and a second lighting device located within the cover. The first lighting device and the second lighting device are located around the output axis and are separated from each other by at least 130 degrees about the output axis. The power tool also includes first power wires configured to provide power to the first lighting device from a power source of the power tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Peter Roloff, James C. Sitter, Leonard F. Mikat-Stevens, Eric K. Farrington, Jack Glennon, Daniel J. Tomcheck, Caleb M. Schober, David Hoffman
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Publication number: 20230380887Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for the treatment of tissue using energy delivery. Specifically, certain embodiments may be used for the treatment of lung tissue, such as lung nodules, using RF ablation, via a catheter provided with a first electrode attached to a distal end of the catheter, wherein the first electrode is hollow, wherein the first electrode comprises a piercing tip configured to pierce through an airway wall and a second electrode received in a movable manner within the first electrode, wherein the second electrode is extendable from the first electrode to form a first extended configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Brandon James Shuman, Hugo X. Gonzalez, Sean David Alm, Peter Hoffman
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Patent number: 11712008Abstract: A method for generating a localized data map, the method including (a) traversing an area with a machine, the machine including at least one sensor, wherein the sensor is configured to receive data; (b) collecting data of the area utilizing the sensor; and (c) communicating the data to generate a localized data map. A system and method for generating a localized turf grass data map, the method including (a) traversing an area of turf grass with an outdoor power equipment machine, the outdoor power equipment machine including at least one sensor, wherein the sensor is configured to receive data; (b) collecting turf grass data utilizing the sensor; and (c) communicating the turf grass data to generate a localized turf grass data map.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2019Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: MTD PRODUCTS INCInventors: John Coleman, Peter Hoffman
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Patent number: 11678930Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for the treatment of tissue using energy delivery. Specifically, certain embodiments may be used for the treatment of lung tissue, such as lung nodules, using RF ablation, via a catheter provided with a first electrode attached to a distal end of the catheter, wherein the first electrode is hollow, wherein the first electrode comprises a piercing tip configured to pierce through an airway wall and a second electrode received in a movable manner within the first electrode, wherein the second electrode is extendable from the first electrode to form a first extended configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.Inventors: Brandon J. Shuman, Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, Sean D. Alm, Peter Hoffman
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Patent number: 11284937Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to devices, methods, and systems for the treatment of tissue using energy delivery. Specifically, certain embodiments may be used for the treatment of lung tissue, such as lung nodules, using RF ablation, via a catheter provided with a first electrode attached to a distal end of the catheter, wherein the first electrode is hollow, wherein the first electrode comprises a piercing tip configured to pierce through an airway wall and a second electrode received in a movable manner within the first electrode, wherein the second electrode is extendable from the first electrode to form a first extended configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2019Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.Inventors: Brandon J. Shuman, Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, Sean D. Alm, Peter Hoffman
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Publication number: 20220062560Abstract: A cartridge and loading system for loading tamper-evident syringe caps into a robotic pharmaceutical compounding device. The compounding device has a syringe finishing station, and can transfer tamper-evident caps from the cartridge to the syringe finishing station. The cartridge has a floor disposed at an angle to horizontal. The device may include a vibratory element for vibrating the cartridge, so that tamper-evident caps are fed to an outlet of the cartridge by gravity.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2020Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Ryan Kaintz, Peter Hoffman
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Publication number: 20210253077Abstract: A hydraulic control housing of modular construction consists of a first block, in which a compression chamber is formed, and a second block, which has a port to a reservoir. The compression chamber is connected to the reservoir via a duct extending through the control housing. A check valve is arranged in that duct section of the duct which extends through the first block.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Joseph Dolmaya, Mike Hirsemann, Peter Hoffman, RĂ¼diger Briesewitz
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Publication number: 20200113142Abstract: A method for generating a localized data map, the method including (a) traversing an area with a machine, the machine including at least one sensor, wherein the sensor is configured to receive data; (b) collecting data of the area utilizing the sensor; and (c) communicating the data to generate a localized data map. A system and method for generating a localized turf grass data map, the method including (a) traversing an area of turf grass with an outdoor power equipment machine, the outdoor power equipment machine including at least one sensor, wherein the sensor is configured to receive data; (b) collecting turf grass data utilizing the sensor; and (c) communicating the turf grass data to generate a localized turf grass data map.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: John Coleman, Peter Hoffman
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Patent number: 10595832Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for providing real-time imaging of tissue sampling. An ultrasound probe is received with a first lumen of a catheter and a tissue sampling device is received with a second lumen of the catheter. The catheter is received within a working channel of a bronchoscope. The ultrasound probe is a radial ultrasound probe that generates real-time ultrasound images of the tissue sampling device and surrounding tissue.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2017Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Spiration, Inc.Inventors: Peter Hoffman, David H. Dillard, Hugo X. Gonzalez, Desmond O'Connell
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Publication number: 20200060755Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to devices, methods, and systems for the treatment of tissue using energy delivery. Specifically, certain embodiments may be used for the treatment of lung tissue, such as lung nodules, using RF ablation, via a catheter provided with a first electrode attached to a distal end of the catheter, wherein the first electrode is hollow, wherein the first electrode comprises a piercing tip configured to pierce through an airway wall and a second electrode received in a movable manner within the first electrode, wherein the second electrode is extendable from the first electrode to form a first extended configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Brandon J. Shuman, Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, Sean D. Alm, Peter Hoffman
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Publication number: 20200060754Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for the treatment of tissue using energy delivery. Specifically, certain embodiments may be used for the treatment of lung tissue, such as lung nodules, using RF ablation, via a catheter provided with a first electrode attached to a distal end of the catheter, wherein the first electrode is hollow, wherein the first electrode comprises a piercing tip configured to pierce through an airway wall and a second electrode received in a movable manner within the first electrode, wherein the second electrode is extendable from the first electrode to form a first extended configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Brandon J. Shuman, Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, Sean D. Alm, Peter Hoffman
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Patent number: 10499980Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to devices, methods, and systems for the treatment of tissue using energy delivery. Specifically, certain embodiments may be used for the treatment of lung tissue, such as lung nodules, using RF ablation, via a catheter provided with a first electrode attached to a distal end of the catheter, wherein the first electrode is hollow, wherein the first electrode comprises a piercing tip configured to pierce through an airway all and a second electrode received in a movable manner within the first electrode, wherein the second electrode is extendable from the first electrode to form a first extended configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Spiration, Inc.Inventors: Brandon J. Shuman, Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, Sean D. Alm, Peter Hoffman
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Patent number: 10116063Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are provided of internally fed directional folded Yagi antenna assemblies. In an exemplary embodiment, an antenna assembly generally includes a boom, a cable assembly, and a plurality of dipole elements spaced apart along the boom. The dipole elements include a folded dipole element. The feed cable assembly is internally fed inside the boom and a first section of the folded dipole element.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2016Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: LAIRD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Rafael Haro, Alejandro Manuel Mascorro, Sajid Ali Safvi, Benjamin Peter Hoffman
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Publication number: 20170331198Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are provided of internally fed directional folded Yagi antenna assemblies. In an exemplary embodiment, an antenna assembly generally includes a boom, a cable assembly, and a plurality of dipole elements spaced apart along the boom. The dipole elements include a folded dipole element. The feed cable assembly is internally fed inside the boom and a first section of the folded dipole element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2016Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Rafael Haro, Alejandro Manuel Mascorro, Sajid Ali Safvi, Benjamin Peter Hoffman
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Publication number: 20170143317Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for providing real-time imaging of tissue sampling. An ultrasound probe is received with a first lumen of a catheter and a tissue sampling device is received with a second lumen of the catheter. The catheter is received within a working channel of a bronchoscope. The ultrasound probe is a radial ultrasound probe that generates real-time ultrasound images of the tissue sampling device and surrounding tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: Spiration, Inc. d.b.a. Olympus Respiratory AmericaInventor: Peter Hoffman
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Publication number: 20160031781Abstract: The invention concerns a pharmaceutical preparation which improves penetration of active substances through the tissue membrane or barrier of the target organ.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Applicant: Genzyme CorporationInventors: Hans-Jorg EIBL, Peter Hoffman
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Publication number: 20150283660Abstract: A table for use in working on a circularly arcuate component is disclosed. The table includes a base frame and a first work surface mounted to the base frame, the first work surface including at least one linearly slidable work section separable from a remaining portion of the first work surface. A fastener for holding a circularly arcuate component relative to the at least one linearly slidable work section is provided. A mount for mounting a machining tool for machining the circularly arcuate component or a circular component may also be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: October 8, 2015Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Paul James Cassidy, John Peter Hoffman, David Allan Hultman, John Matthew Sassatelli
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Publication number: 20150080714Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include devices, systems, and methods for implanting and locating traceable markers in a region of a patient's body such as a lung, and in particular lung nodules which may be difficult to locate using traditional means. Further embodiments describe devices, systems, and methods that may be used to treat regions in the lung such as lung nodules with various treatment modalities including heating, microwave irradiation, chemical treatment, and which may be used in conjunction with embodiments of the traceable markers described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: David H. Dillard, Hugo X. Gonzalez, Peter Hoffman, Brandon James Shuman
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Publication number: 20140276051Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for delivering ablation fluid to a location of interest within a body (e.g., a location with the lung) are described herein. Ablation fluid delivery systems and devices can include flexible delivery needles within which a plurality of smaller flexible needles is housed. The smaller flexible needles can be configured to articulate or bend with respect to the flexible delivery needle to increase an effective delivery area for the ablation fluid. The smaller flexible needles can include apertures or other openings to facilitate delivery of the ablation fluid to the location of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Gyrus ACM, Inc. (d.b.a Olympus Surgical Technologies America)Inventor: Peter Hoffman
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Publication number: 20140276764Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to devices, methods, and systems for the treatment of tissue using energy delivery. Specifically, certain embodiments may be used for the treatment of lung tissue, such as lung nodules, using RF ablation, via a catheter provided with a first electrode attached to a distal end of the catheter, wherein the first electrode is hollow, wherein the first electrode comprises a piercing tip configured to pierce through an airway all and a second electrode received in a movable manner within the first electrode, wherein the second electrode is extendable from the first electrode to form a first extended configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Gyrus ACM, Inc. (d.b.a Olympus Surgical Technologies America)Inventors: Brandon J. Shuman, Hugo Xavier Gonzalez, Sean D. Alm, Peter Hoffman