Patents by Inventor Brian Semling

Brian Semling 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: 10086310
    Abstract: A flexible interconnectable block and fastener system includes a connector panel having a top side, a bottom side and a perimeter edge. The connector panel is resiliently flexible and is comprised of an elastomeric material. The perimeter edge includes a first end edge, a second end edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The connector panel is elongated from the first end edge to the second end edge. A plurality of male interconnection members is integrally formed in and extends upwardly from the top side. The male interconnection members are arranged in a plurality of columns extending from the first end edge to the second end edge and rows extending between the first and second lateral edges wherein a number of the rows is equal to or less than a number of the columns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Inventor: Brian Semling
  • Publication number: 20180256997
    Abstract: A vertical and lateral stackable brick assembly includes a mounting brick that has a plurality of sides including a top side, a bottom side, a first side, a second side, a third side and a fourth side. A plurality of male interconnection members is integral to the mounting brick and extends away therefrom. A plurality of female interconnection members is integral to the mounting brick and extends into a surface of the mounting brick. The female interconnection members are located on at least one of the sides. The male and female interconnection members releasably engage bricks from a building brick system and may also engage male and female interconnection members of other mounting bricks. The male interconnection members is positioned on the top side and at least one of the first, second, third or fourth sides includes the male interconnection members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Dustin A. Barwald, Brian Semling
  • Publication number: 20180255924
    Abstract: A toy brick and storage space combination assembly includes a mounting brick that has a plurality of sides including a top side, a bottom side, a front side, rear side, a first lateral side, and a second lateral side. A plurality of male interconnection members is integrally coupled to the top side of the mounting brick and extending away therefrom. A female interconnection member extends into and is integral to the bottom side of the mounting brick. The male and female interconnection members releasably engage bricks from a building brick system and engage male and female interconnection members of other mounting bricks. The front side of the mounting brick is open to define an access to an interior of the mounting brick to facilitate the positioning of articles within the mounting brick. The access is the only opening into the interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventor: Brian Semling
  • Publication number: 20180200636
    Abstract: A toy figurine mount assembly includes a mounting block having a top side, a bottom side and a perimeter surface. The top side is planar and the bottom side comprises a female interconnection member to releasably and frictionally engage a male interconnection member from a building block system. A coupler releasably engages a foot of a toy figurine. The coupler is attached to the top side of the mounting block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventor: Brian Semling
  • Patent number: 10022644
    Abstract: A building brick base assembly includes a plate having a top side, a bottom side and a perimeter edge. The top side is planar and the plate has an opening extending therethrough. A plurality of male interconnection members is integral to and extends upwardly from the top side. A plurality of female interconnection members is integral to the bottom side of the plate. The male and female interconnection members are configured to releasably engage bricks from a building brick system. A panel has a perimeter edge and the panel is pivotally coupled to the plate adjacent to the opening. The panel is positionable in a closed position closing the opening or a deployed position exposing the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventors: Marc-Henry Wakim, Brian Semling
  • Publication number: 20180154275
    Abstract: A flexible interconnectable block and fastener system includes a connector panel having a top side, a bottom side and a perimeter edge. The connector panel is resiliently flexible and is comprised of an elastomeric material. The perimeter edge includes a first end edge, a second end edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The connector panel is elongated from the first end edge to the second end edge. A plurality of male interconnection members is integrally formed in and extends upwardly from the top side. The male interconnection members are arranged in a plurality of columns extending from the first end edge to the second end edge and rows extending between the first and second lateral edges wherein a number of the rows is equal to or less than a number of the columns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventor: Brian Semling
  • Publication number: 20170069006
    Abstract: A method and a system for communication between a seller and a potential buyer are provided. The method and the system comprises at least one server in communication with a wireless data network and a mobile wireless device in communication with the at least one server using the wireless data network. The system and the method for communication between the seller and the potential buyer facilitates searching based on a distance from the seller and simplifies a procedure for the buyer to produce quotes for items a store owner wishes to buy from a user. In specific embodiments, the items may be items of value in the secondary toy/collector market, other collectible markets, books, or any market where items can be identified by UPC bar codes and scanned by users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventor: Brian Semling
  • Patent number: D832936
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Semling, Joshua M. Cherry, Akon Lee, Jim Law
  • Patent number: D833543
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Semling, Akon Lee, Jim Law
  • Patent number: D833544
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Semling, Akon Lee, Jim Law
  • Patent number: D833545
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Semling, Akon Lee, Jim Law