Patents by Inventor Richard H. Hoffman

Richard H. 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: 20100036923
    Abstract: Methods and systems for dynamically migrating electronic messages from a first messaging platform to a second messaging platform are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: John C. Byrne, Richard H. Hoffman, JR.
  • Patent number: 6786263
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for printing data onto one or two surfaces of labels and applying labels to various items. It includes a mounting means for rotatably mounting a roll of label stock, and a transfer means for positioning the inner surface of a label adjacent to at least one print means from the roll and to a separation edge where the label is separated from a next label. The apparatus also includes an applicator for accepting the label from the separation edge and applying the label to an item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Fox IV Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard P. Fox, Jr., Richard H. Hoffman, David J. Malarik
  • Patent number: 4047821
    Abstract: An elongated, lightweight, insulative, multi-section, break-resistant telescoping tool especially adapted for work around energized electrical lines is disclosed which overcomes breakage problems heretofore encountered in tools of this type by provision of closely fitting, reciprocable, telescoping sections having imperforate bases which preclude air flow centrally through the sections to thereby prevent the quick escape of air from adjacent, surrounding sections during nesting retraction of the tool which serves to cushion such retractive movement and prevent inadvertant breakage of the sections. Spring-loaded buttons are provided for releasably securing the sections in an extended position and are formed of high-impact, shear-resistant deformable synthetic resin material so that the buttons can safely absorb shocks resulting from an accidental dropping of the tool without breakage of the tool sections or the buttons themselves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1977
    Assignee: A. B. Chance Company
    Inventors: Jack B. Hoke, Richard Graham, Richard H. Hoffman