Patents by Inventor Bernard Bensussan

Bernard Bensussan 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: 11566656
    Abstract: A fastener including a screw receiving element extending along a first axis and having a first end and a second end, the screw receiving element including a through hole extending through a thickness of the screw receiving element perpendicular to the first axis, the fastener further including a retention element arranged at the first end of the screw receiving element, wherein the retention element is plate-shaped and extends in a direction perpendicular to the first axis of the screw receiving element, and the retention element further includes a panel facing surface extending in a plane substantially perpendicular to the first axis of the screw receiving element, and side surfaces extending in planes substantially along the first axis of the screw receiving element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Melissa & Doug, LLC
    Inventors: Bernard Bensussan, Lyndall Carvell Fry, George LeMoine
  • Publication number: 20200256374
    Abstract: A fastener including a screw receiving element extending along a first axis and having a first end and a second end, the screw receiving element including a through hole extending through a thickness of the screw receiving element perpendicular to the first axis, the fastener further including a retention element arranged at the first end of the screw receiving element, wherein the retention element is plate-shaped and extends in a direction perpendicular to the first axis of the screw receiving element, and the retention element further includes a panel facing surface extending in a plane substantially perpendicular to the first axis of the screw receiving element, and side surfaces extending in planes substantially along the first axis of the screw receiving element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicant: Melissa and Doug, LLC
    Inventors: Bernard Bensussan, Lyndall Carvell Fry, George LeMoine
  • Publication number: 20200246715
    Abstract: A building toy is provided that includes panels that connect magnetically at their edges, or to a base structure, to construct scenes, structures, and vehicles, or combinations thereof, along with related accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: Melissa and Doug LLC
    Inventors: Bernard Bensussan, Lyndall Fry
  • Patent number: 10594096
    Abstract: A portable electric power hub comprises a housing that includes a base section having a perimeter that is defined by a plurality of straight edges that are joined by a first plurality of rounded corners. The portable electric power hub further includes an intermediate section that includes a plurality of sides that are joined together by a second plurality of rounded corners. Each side of the intermediate section is adjacent to and aligned with a corresponding one of the plurality of straight edges of the base section and each of the second plurality of rounded corners is adjacent to and aligned with a corresponding one of the first plurality of rounded corners. The portable electric power hub further includes an upper section including a plurality of angulated sides joined by a third plurality of rounded corners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly Rahner, Michael O'Keefe, Bernard Bensussan
  • Patent number: 10490957
    Abstract: A grommet assembly includes, in one embodiment, a single-piece housing having an open top end, an open bottom end, an interior region, an interior wall surrounding the interior region and a housing outer surface. A receptacle support structure is located within the interior region and attached to the interior wall for supporting an electrical power receptacle. A bottom cover is attached to the housing at the open bottom end. The bottom cover includes sidewalls, an interior side facing the interior region of the housing and an opposite exterior side. The bottom cover is configured so that the sidewalls are located within the interior region of the housing when the bottom cover is completely attached to the housing. The grommet assembly further including a fastener operable to secure the housing at an opening formed in a work surface. The fastener includes an upper surface that is configured to engage a lower surface of the work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Brandstatter, Bernard Bensussan, Michael O'Keefe
  • Publication number: 20190341730
    Abstract: A portable electric power hub comprises a housing that includes a base section having a perimeter that is defined by a plurality of straight edges that are joined by a first plurality of rounded corners. The portable electric power hub further includes an intermediate section that includes a plurality of sides that are joined together by a second plurality of rounded corners. Each side of the intermediate section is adjacent to and aligned with a corresponding one of the plurality of straight edges of the base section and each of the second plurality of rounded corners is adjacent to and aligned with a corresponding one of the first plurality of rounded corners. The portable electric power hub further includes an upper section including a plurality of angulated sides joined by a third plurality of rounded corners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Kelly Rahner, Michael O'Keefe, Bernard Bensussan
  • Patent number: 10367317
    Abstract: A portable electric power hub comprises a housing that includes a base section having a perimeter that is defined by a plurality of straight edges that are joined by a first plurality of rounded corners. The portable electric power hub further includes an intermediate section that includes a plurality of sides that are joined together by a second plurality of rounded corners. Each side of the intermediate section is adjacent to and aligned with a corresponding one of the plurality of straight edges of the base section and each of the second plurality of rounded corners is adjacent to and aligned with a corresponding one of the first plurality of rounded corners. The portable electric power hub further includes an upper section including a plurality of angulated sides joined by a third plurality of rounded corners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly Rahner, Michael O'Keefe, Bernard Bensussan
  • Patent number: 10256582
    Abstract: A grommet assembly includes, in one embodiment, a single-piece housing having an open top end, an open bottom end, an interior region, an interior wall surrounding the interior region and a housing outer surface. A receptacle support structure is located within the interior region and attached to the interior wall for supporting an electrical power receptacle. A bottom cover is attached to the housing at the open bottom end. The bottom cover includes sidewalls, an interior side facing the interior region of the housing and an opposite exterior side. The bottom cover is configured so that the sidewalls are located within the interior region of the housing when the bottom cover is completely attached to the housing. The grommet assembly further including a fastener operable to secure the housing at an opening formed in a work surface. The fastener includes an upper surface that is configured to engage a lower surface of the work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Brandstatter, Bernard Bensussan, Michael O'Keefe
  • Patent number: 10186819
    Abstract: A height-adjustable table includes a worktop having a top surface, a bottom surface and height-adjustable legs. An electrical power center is attached to the bottom surface of the worktop and has a housing, electrical interface connectors mounted to the housing and electrically connected to each other, and an electrical power source receptacle electrically connected to the electrical interface connectors. The table has a first power cable having a first electrical interface connector electrically connected to one of the electrical interface connectors of the power center and a second electrical interface connector secured to the bottom surface of the worktop. The table includes a second power cable having a first electrical interface connector electrically connected to another of the electrical interface connectors of the power center and a second electrical interface connector secured to the bottom surface of the worktop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David Black, Michael O'Keefe, Bernard Bensussan, Michael Brandstatter, Robert Glenn
  • Publication number: 20180212378
    Abstract: A height-adjustable table comprising a worktop having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end and an opposite second end. The table has a first adjustable leg having an upper end and a lower end wherein the upper end is attached to the bottom surface of the worktop, a first base member attached to the lower end of the first adjustable leg, a second adjustable leg having an upper end and a lower end wherein the upper end of the second adjustable leg is attached to the bottom surface of the worktop, and a second base member attached to the lower end of the second adjustable leg. The adjustable legs allow the height of the worktop to be increased or decreased. The table has an electrical power center attached to the bottom surface of the worktop. The electrical power center moves with the worktop as the height of the worktop is adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: David Black, Michael O'Keefe, Bernard Bensussan, Michael Brandstatter, Robert Glenn
  • Patent number: 9912112
    Abstract: A height-adjustable table comprising a worktop having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end and an opposite second end. The table has a first adjustable leg having an upper end and a lower end wherein the upper end is attached to the bottom surface of the worktop, a first base member attached to the lower end of the first adjustable leg, a second adjustable leg having an upper end and a lower end wherein the upper end of the second adjustable leg is attached to the bottom surface of the worktop, and a second base member attached to the lower end of the second adjustable leg. The adjustable legs allow the height of the worktop to be increased or decreased. The table has an electrical power center attached to the bottom surface of the worktop. The electrical power center moves with the worktop as the height of the worktop is adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David Black, Michael O'Keefe, Bernard Bensussan, Michael Brandstatter, Robert Glenn
  • Patent number: 9504318
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing utility receptacles on a work surface. The apparatus has a housing structure having a pair of sidewalls, a rear wall, a bottom section and a top section that is attached to the sidewalls. The top section includes a central section and at least one bendable tab extending from the central section to a distal end. The central section has at least one opening therein that is sized and shaped to receive a utility receptacle. The central section has a transverse slot along which the bendable tab can be bent with respect to the central section. The bendable tab can be bent 90° with respect to the central section. The bendable tab has at least one transverse slot along which a first portion of the bendable tab can be bent with respect to a second portion of the bendable tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael O'Keefe, Bernard Bensussan, David Black, Kevin Richard
  • Patent number: 9386844
    Abstract: A computer keyboard holder has a wall angulated at a predetermined angle. A built-in shelf is offset from the front side of the wall and has a horizontal base that is angulated from the wall. The horizontal base has a top surface for storing objects. The built-in shelf has a back that is perpendicular to the base and a pair of triangular shaped sidewalls located such that the top surface is between the sidewalls. A bracket extends outwardly from a bottom edge of the wall to receive a portion of a lengthwise edge of a keyboard. A keyboard is stored on the keyboard holder by positioning a portion of the lengthwise edge of the keyboard on the bracket and leaning the keyboard against the front side of the wall. When a keyboard is stored on the keyboard holder, the keyboard obscures the view of the built-in shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard Bensussan, David Black, Gregory Russell
  • Patent number: 8955191
    Abstract: An end cap having a longitudinal axis is provided. The end cap includes a stationary portion, a movable portion, and a clamping member. The movable portion has a cam surface and the clamping member has a free end. The movable and stationary portions are interconnected so that the movable portion moves between a locked position and an unlocked position. The cam surface influences the clamping member when the movable portion is in the locked position such that the cam surface resiliently flexes the clamping member to move the free end at least perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Unger Marketing International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph K. Patterson, Paul Adams, Bernard Bensussan, Anthony Sgroi, Jr., Kai Hirsch, Daniel Ferrara
  • Publication number: 20140215795
    Abstract: An end cap having a longitudinal axis is provided. The end cap includes a stationary portion, a movable portion, and a clamping member. The movable portion has a cam surface and the clamping member has a free end. The movable and stationary portions are interconnected so that the movable portion moves between a locked position and an unlocked position. The cam surface influences the clamping member when the movable portion is in the locked position such that the cam surface resiliently flexes the clamping member to move the free end at least perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Unger Marketing International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph K. Patterson, Paul Adams, Bernard Bensussan, Anthony Sgroi, JR., Kai Hirsch, Daniel Ferrara
  • Patent number: 8726451
    Abstract: An end cap having a longitudinal axis is provided. The end cap includes a stationary portion, a movable portion, and a clamping member. The movable portion has a cam surface and the clamping member has a free end. The movable and stationary portions are interconnected so that the movable portion moves between a locked position and an unlocked position. The cam surface influences the clamping member when the movable portion is in the locked position such that the cam surface resiliently flexes the clamping member to move the free end at least perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Unger Marketing International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph K. Patterson, Paul Adams, Bernard Bensussan, Tony Sgroi, Kai Hirsch, Daniel Ferrara
  • Publication number: 20120174332
    Abstract: An end cap having a longitudinal axis is provided. The end cap includes a stationary portion, a movable portion, and a clamping member. The movable portion has a cam surface and the clamping member has a free end. The movable and stationary portions are interconnected so that the movable portion moves between a locked position and an unlocked position. The cam surface influences the clamping member when the movable portion is in the locked position such that the cam surface resiliently flexes the clamping member to move the free end at least perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Joseph K. Patterson, Paul Adams, Bernard Bensussan, Tony Sgroi, Kai Hirsch, Daniel Ferrara
  • Patent number: D900034
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Brandstatter, Bernard Bensussan, Michael O'Keefe
  • Patent number: D911287
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Brandstatter, Bernard Bensussan, Michael O'Keefe
  • Patent number: D953270
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Premier Manufacturing Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Brandstatter, Bernard Bensussan, Michael O'Keefe