Patents by Inventor Stein Hofstad

Stein Hofstad 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: 20210072560
    Abstract: Combined reading glasses and sunglasses comprising a spectacle frame having a first and second lens rim, mutually connected by a bridge having a first side and a second side with each of the first side and second side configured to rest on a wearer's nose. A sunglass lens and a reading glass lens are positioned inside each lens rim, forming an interface therebetween. The glasses have a first and second side bar connected pivotal to the respective first and second lens rim. The glasses are formed substantially symmetrical about an axis extending between the first and second side bar, wherein a distance d between the first side of the bridge and the interface is about 8 mm, and the thickness t of the bridge between first and second side of the bridge is about 4 mm. The bridge includes four bridge projections for nose support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventor: Stein Hofstad
  • Patent number: 8800573
    Abstract: An article for personal hygiene is described, having a partly hollow holder part (2), a toothbrush part (6) and a fastening means (5) for a razor head (7). The toothbrush part (6) is arranged to be folded into the holder part (2), as the toothbrush part (6) has a first end with a hinge mechanism (13, 14), in such a way that the toothbrush part (6) is pivotally fastened to the holder part (2). In the partly hollow holder part (2) it is arranged a wall (22), constituting a physical separation between a first room (20) and a second room (21). The end of the toothbrush part (6) having a toothbrush head (23) is arranged to be folded into the first room (20). The wall (22) constitutes at the same time a fastening for a filling device (25), known per se. More air and drain holes (24, 35, 36, 34a, 34b) are preferably arranged on the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventor: Stein Hofstad
  • Publication number: 20100269277
    Abstract: An article for personal hygiene is described, having a partly hollow holder part (2), a toothbrush part (6) and a fastening means (5) for a razor head (7). The toothbrush part (6) is arranged to be folded into the holder part (2), as the toothbrush part (6) has a first end with a hinge mechanism (13, 14), in such a way that the toothbrush part (6) is pivotally fastened to the holder part (2). In the partly hollow holder part (2) it is arranged a wall (22), constituting a physical separation between a first room (20) and a second room (21). The end of the toothbrush part (6) having a toothbrush head (23) is arranged to be folded into the first room (20). The wall (22) constitutes at the same time a fastening for a filling device (25), known per se. More air and drain holes (24, 35, 36, 34a, 34b) are preferably arranged on the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventor: Stein Hofstad
  • Publication number: 20050252150
    Abstract: Building system for utilising in vertical direction of an existing volume for example in mountain halls, hangars or free standing. The builidng system comprises in combination a number of pillars (6) constructed as vertical bearing elements, preferably having a quadratic cross-section, and with a lower termination in the form of a plate (8) or similar element for increased stability and weight distribution. Furthermore, a number of main beams (5) are provided, constructed as horizontal beating elements, for connection to the upper termination of the pillars (6), and a number of secondary beams (7) constructed for connection between two main beams (5). A deck in the form of substantially plane elements (4), for example arranged as gratings, is supported against the secondary beams (7), and forming a basis for storing objects such as pallets, containers, vehicles, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2003
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventor: Stein Hofstad
  • Patent number: 6675815
    Abstract: A multifunctional article for personal hygiene, including a holder (2), a lid (4) and a cartridge (5). The holder (2) is hollow and is arranged to receive a tool section (3), such as a razor, toothbrush or similar. The tool section (3) is arranged to be covered by the lid (4) when not in use. The cartridge (5) is arranged to be inserted into the holder (2) and is attachable to an upper cap (16). The cartridge (5) is divided into at least one compartment (15) by radial and/or axial partition walls (14, 19). The lid (4) is provided with a lower cap (11) having a level end preferably with a diameter exceeding the largest diameter of the article so that it may be used to stand the article on end when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Inventor: Stein Hofstad
  • Patent number: D402037
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Inventor: Stein Hofstad