Patents by Inventor Richard M. Hoffman

Richard 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).

  • Publication number: 20110186083
    Abstract: A method of cleaning a pharmaceutical cell that can be carried out onsite in a pharmacy. In particular, the method can be used to clean a pharmaceutical super cell. The method includes placing the cell in a resealable container; adding a wash solution to the resealable container; sealing the resealable container; shaking the sealed container; pouring the wash solution out of the resealable container; and rinsing the cell by repeating the preceding steps using a rinse solution in place of the wash solution. The wash solution may include soap, alcohol, and/or a surfactant. The rinse solution may include deionized water and/or isopropyl alcohol, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Steven Cook, Pierce Pillon, Kevin Pawlowski, Richard M. Hoffman, Terry Munson