Patents Assigned to Berntsen International, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11734523
    Abstract: An RFID tag for marking storm drains incorporates the tag circuitry into a dome decal providing a flexible substrate capped by a self-leveling clear polymer. The RFID tag is placed between the polymer and the substrate on an electromagnetic radiation decoupling layer allowing a low profile fitting within the decal while allowing the decal to be used on metal drain surfaces. The decal includes a printed environment-promoting message relating to connection of the storm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: BERNTSEN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Klonsinski, Jason Amos, Sumukh Ramesh, William Rushing
  • Patent number: 8947205
    Abstract: A monument usable for locating stationary geographical positions and/or assets includes a housing, comprising a body and a cap; at least one permanent magnet mounted on or in the housing; and at least one electronic marker located on or in the housing. The magnet has a magnetic field of sufficient strength for its location to be readily identified from outside the housing using a portable magnetic locator and the electronic marker includes an electronic transceiver for receiving and/or transmitting electronic information unique to the geographical location and/or functional properties of the monument or an asset associated with the monument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Berntsen International, Inc.
    Inventor: William C. Rushing
  • Publication number: 20140125457
    Abstract: A system for managing underground assets with RFID tags provides for expanded virtual storage by wirelessly linking the field RFID tag reader to a centralized database through a unique series code in the RFID tag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Berntsen International, Inc.
    Inventor: William C. Rushing
  • Publication number: 20110181289
    Abstract: A locator assembly for the detection, location and identification of a buried object is provided comprising a sensor portion adapted to detect and measure the magnetic field strength of a buried object. A control assembly is connected to the sensor portion, wherein the control assembly is adapted to receive and analyze the magnetic field strength provided by the sensor portion to ascertain the location of a buried object. An identification portion is connected to the control assembly and operates independent of the sensor portion, wherein the identification portion is adapted to communicate with the buried object to ascertain the identity of the buried object. A method for the detection, location and identification of a buried object is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: Berntsen International, Inc.
    Inventor: William C. Rushing
  • Publication number: 20100295699
    Abstract: A monument usable for locating stationary geographical positions and/or assets includes a housing, comprising a body and a cap; at least one permanent magnet mounted on or in the housing; and at least one electronic marker located on or in the housing. The magnet has a magnetic field of sufficient strength for its location to be readily identified from outside the housing using a portable magnetic locator and the electronic marker includes an electronic transceiver for receiving and/or transmitting electronic information unique to the geographical location and/or functional properties of the monument or an asset associated with the monument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: Berntsen International, Inc.
    Inventor: William C. Rushing
  • Patent number: 5148641
    Abstract: A sleeve is provided for a driven-type survey monument having a penetrating point and cylindrical rod sections to stabilize the monument in the ground. The sleeve has an elongated body having a hollow bore, which receives a first portion of the survey monument, and a plurality of fins formed integrally with and extending outwardly from the elongated body of the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: Berntsen International, Inc.
    Inventors: William C. Rushing, John D. Hohol