Patents by Inventor Sabrina Hofmann

Sabrina Hofmann 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).

  • Patent number: 7454839
    Abstract: A laser unit for providing at least one of a laser level line and a laser plumb line, where the unit includes both a locked mode and an unlocked (or auto-leveling) mode. In the unlocked mode, the laser unit is configured to provide at least one of a level line or a plumb line when the pendulum assembly is free to settle to a point of equilibrium. In the locked mode, a pendulum locking mechanism locks the laser assembly into a fixed position regardless of the orientation of the laser unit. Optionally, an attachment accessory may also be provided. The attachment accessory preferably includes a ball and socket joint attachment assembly that is configured for attaching the laser unit to the attachment accessory such that the laser unit can be rotated or tilted with respect to the attachment accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Robotoolz, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mark Alan Della Bona, Sabrina Hofmann, Zhi Qing Jiang, Verena Kehrer, Mark Kam Ming, Stefan Reichl, Andreas Roessner, Lam Yat Wah, Tang Chia Weng, Jiqiang Yang
  • Publication number: 20080047153
    Abstract: A laser unit for providing at least one of a laser level line and a laser plumb line, where the unit includes both a locked mode and an unlocked (or auto-leveling) mode. In the unlocked mode, the laser unit is configured to provide at least one of a level line or a plumb line when the pendulum assembly is free to settle to a point of equilibrium. In the locked mode, a pendulum locking mechanism locks the laser assembly into a fixed position regardless of the orientation of the laser unit. Optionally, an attachment accessory may also be provided. The attachment accessory preferably includes a ball and socket joint attachment assembly that is configured for attaching the laser unit to the attachment accessory such that the laser unit can be rotated or tilted with respect to the attachment accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Mark Alan Della Bona, Sabrina Hofmann, Zhi Qing Jiang, Verena Kehrer, Mark Kam Ming, Stefan Reichl, Andreas Roessner, Lam Yat Wah, Tang Chia Weng, Jiqiang Yang
  • Publication number: 20070202222
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tubular food casing based on textile material or regenerated cellulose which has on the inside an impregnation or coating which comprises at least one colorant which is transferable to a foodstuff situated in the casing and/or a coloring foodstuff (=coloring agent), but no binder. Particularly suitable coloring agents are cereal varieties and preparations thereof, such as barley, barley malt and barley malt extract, caramel, spices, cocoa, coffee, fruits or vegetable varieties. Solid coloring agents are expediently comminuted to a maximum particle size of 0.5 mm. The casing is provided in particular as artificial sausage casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2005
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Martina Koenig, Volker Effern, Sabrina Hofmann, Roland Kleinschmidt, Ralf Borst