Patents by Inventor Roger Hoffman

Roger 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: 20060292377
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for adhesively attaching a first member to a second member, such as components of a data storage device. Preferably, an adhesive is applied to the first member and exposed to ultraviolet light. The second member is placed onto the adhesive, and heat is applied to finalize curing. The adhesive is subsequently cooled to a temperature below a glass transition temperature (Tg) of the adhesive to detach the first and second members. Respective mating surfaces of the first and second members are preferably provided with different adhesive coupling characteristics, such as by provision of a surface adhesive promotor or a micro-texturized pattern to only one member. In this way, upon detachment of the first and second members, substantially all of the adhesive is removed from the other member. A filler material further establishes adhesive thickness and enhances structural unity of the adhesive during detachment of the respective members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Roger Hoffman, David Backlund, Dennis Cruz, Paul McLaughlin
  • Publication number: 20010049614
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for bundling orders of customers so as to make a business operation more efficient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Inventor: Roger Hoffman
  • Patent number: 6254373
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for the continuous production, processing and packaging of a final chewing gum product. The product is extruded as a continuous tape or ribbon of material, the material is flattened into a approximate final cross-sectional size and shape, and then inserted into a final sizing apparatus. The sizing apparatus maintains the gum product in its final cross-sectional size and shape. Thereafter, the continuous strip of final chewing gum product is scored, cut into individual pieces, and individually wrapped by a standard packaging machine. The individually wrapped pieces of gum can then be assembled into sets and packaged into packs of gum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: Earl Roger Hoffman, Anita Friberg, Marc Degady
  • Patent number: 6241848
    Abstract: A single plant for making corrugated sheets out of recycled paper and a method for making the same. The plant includes a recycling pulper a board machine and a corrugator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: The Hoffman Group, Ltd.
    Inventor: Roger Hoffman
  • Patent number: 6214389
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for the continuous production, processing and packaging of a final chewing gum product. The product is extruded as a continuous tape or ribbon of material, the material is flattened into a approximate final cross-sectional size and shape, and then inserted into a final sizing apparatus. The sizing apparatus maintains the gum product in its final cross-sectional size and shape. Thereafter, the continuous strip of final chewing gum product is scored, cut into individual pieces, and individually wrapped by a standard packaging machine. The individually wrapped pieces of gum can then be assembled into sets and packaged into packs of gum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: Earl Roger Hoffman, Anita Friberg, Marc Degady
  • Patent number: 5971739
    Abstract: An apparatus for the continuous production, processing and packaging of a final chewing gum product. The product is extruded as a continuous tape or ribbon of material, the material is flattened into a approximate final cross-sectional size and shape, and then inserted into a final sizing apparatus. The sizing apparatus maintains the gum product in its final cross-sectional size and shape. Thereafter, the continuous strip of final chewing gum product is scored, cut into individual pieces, and individually wrapped by a standard packaging machine. The individually wrapped pieces of gum can then be assembled into sets and packaged into packs of gum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Inventors: Earl Roger Hoffman, Anita Friberg, Marc Degady
  • Patent number: 5529539
    Abstract: Materials and arrangements in development for a special swing.A pair of pyramid style support posts anchored at its prospective plane by means of concrete or plates, said support post secures a horizontal support bar at their tops. The horizontal support bar has its length and the width of the support post, and in its center, two block or sleeve bearings being attached to a pair of upright vertical solid bars spaced in width as that of the seat, in length to that of the height of the swing, incorporating a seat at their prospective lower ends, being threaded to secure the seat and safety straps, and the unique feature is a pair of double-swivel eyes interlocked, with adjustable stops on each upright bar the distance above the seat at hip level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Inventor: Roger A. Hoffman
  • Patent number: D442084
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Waterhill, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Hoffman, Roger Hoffman
  • Patent number: D442863
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Waterhill, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Hoffman, Roger Hoffman