Patents by Inventor Silvia Hofmann

Silvia 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).

  • Short-time arc-welding system and process for controlling such a system
    Patent number: 7064289
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rapid arc welding system (10) for welding elements (12) onto components (14). The inventive system comprises a welding head (16), a supply device (24) for supplying elements (12) to the component (14) and a control and power device (20). Said control and power device comprises a safety circuit for controlling the safety functions of the welding system (10) which allows an operation that is especially safeguarded from unauthorized use of the system in which an operation disruption is partially cancelled. In this partial operation mode, individual components of the system (10) can be activated selectively, especially for the purpose of maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventors: Wolfgang Schmidt, Klaus Gisbert Schmitt, Silvia Hofmann, legal representative, Jörg Hofmann, deceased
  • Nemesia plant named 'Innkablue'
    Publication number: 20040205871
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant named ‘Innkablue’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading to trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; and numerous dark violet-colored flowers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Silvia Hofmann, Susanne Herdegen, Hendrik Theobald
  • Nemesia plant named ‘Innkablue’
    Patent number: PP15757
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant named ‘Innkablue’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading to trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; and numerous dark violet-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Inventors: Silvia Hofmann, Susanne Herdegen, Hendrik Theobald
  • Nemesia plant named ‘N006-9BLAU’
    Patent number: PP15972
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant named ‘N006-9BLAU’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely branching habit; early flowering habit; and numerous purple-colored flowers that are fragrant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: InnovaPlant GmbH & Co. K.G.
    Inventors: Silvia Hofmann, Susanne Herdegen, Hendrik Theobald
  • Oenothera plant named ‘INNOENO131’
    Patent number: PP16393
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oenothera plant named ‘INNOENO131’, characterized by its compact and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous and freely branching growth habit; freely and early flowering habit; long flowering period; and large bright yellow-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: InnovaPlant GmbH & Company KG
    Inventor: Silvia Hofmann
  • Euphorbia plant named ‘Innthal’
    Patent number: PP18083
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Euphorbia plant named ‘Innthal’, characterized by its compact and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; early flowering habit; large dark green-colored flower bracts; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: InnovaPlant GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventors: Silvia Hofmann, Susanne Herdegen
  • Nemesia plant named ‘Innkapink’
    Patent number: PP14660
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant named ‘Innkapink’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely branching habit; and numerous light purple-colored flowers that are fragrant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Inventors: Silvia Hofmann, Susanne Herdegen
  • Nemesia plant named ‘Innkarwhi’
    Patent number: PP19194
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Nemesia plant named ‘Innkarwhi’, characterized by its compact, upright and rounded growth habit; vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; white-colored flowers; and strongly fragrant flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Innovaplant GmbH & Co.
    Inventor: Silvia Hofmann
  • Begonia plant named ‘Innbellro’
    Patent number: PP19283
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Innbellro’, characterized by its compact, mounded and pendulous plant habit; freely branching habit; and numerous flowers that are dark pink in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Innovaplant GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Silvia Hofmann
  • Begonia plant named ‘Innbellwhi’
    Patent number: PP19284
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Innbellwhi’, characterized by its compact, mounded and pendulous plant habit; freely branching habit; and numerous flowers that are white in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Innovaplant GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Silvia Hofmann
  • Begonia plant named ‘Innbellab’
    Patent number: PP19298
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Innbellab’, characterized by its compact, mounded and pendulous plant habit; freely branching habit; and numerous flowers that are pale pink in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: InnovaPlant GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Silvia Hofmann