Patents by Inventor Collin D. Bernsen

Collin D. Bernsen 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: 11796169
    Abstract: A shelf for mounting to a wall without fasteners and for magnetically holding a candle comprises a shelf portion comprising a substantially planar upper surface configured for holding a candle, a first magnet at least partially embedded within the shelf portion, the first magnet configured to magnetically interact with a battery of the candle, a wall portion coupled to the shelf portion, the wall portion comprising a substantially planar surface configured for contacting a surface of a wall, and a second magnet at least partially embedded within the wall portion and configured to interact with a fastener behind the surface of the wall. Related candle holders and systems including fastenerless shelves for holding one or more candles are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Inventor: Collin D. Bernsen
  • Patent number: 11787512
    Abstract: A board for a water sport comprises a front surface, a back surface, an upper surface between the front surface and the back surface, a first recess proximate the front surface and within the upper surface, the first recess comprising one or more attachment means for removably attaching a training device to the upper surface, and a second recess proximate the back surface and within the upper surface, the second recess comprising one or more additional attachment means for removably attaching a guidance device configured to facilitate at least partial control of the board. Related sets and boards for water sports are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Inventor: Collin D. Bernsen
  • Publication number: 20230280025
    Abstract: A shelf for mounting to a wall without fasteners and for magnetically holding a candle comprises a shelf portion comprising a substantially planar upper surface configured for holding a candle, a first magnet at least partially embedded within the shelf portion, the first magnet configured to magnetically interact with a battery of the candle, a wall portion coupled to the shelf portion, the wall portion comprising a substantially planar surface configured for contacting a surface of a wall, and a second magnet at least partially embedded within the wall portion and configured to interact with a fastener behind the surface of the wall. Related candle holders and systems including fastenerless shelves for holding one or more candles are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventor: Collin D. Bernsen
  • Patent number: 11639850
    Abstract: A tool, system, and method are disclosed for locating a hidden stud and identifying angles on a finished wall. The tool includes an elongated housing, at least one magnet, and at least one level. The housing has a generally planar contact surface disposed opposite a viewing surface. The at least one magnet is secured to the housing such that a magnetic field from the at least one magnet extends from the contact surface. The level is secured to the housing such that the level is viewable from the viewing surface. The at least one magnet, the level, and the housing are sized relative to each other such that a magnetic attraction between the at least one magnet and a metallic element in the wall is sufficient to maintain the tool on the wall without external support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Inventor: Collin D. Bernsen
  • Patent number: 11592173
    Abstract: A shelf for mounting to a wall without fasteners and for magnetically holding a candle comprises a shelf portion comprising a substantially planar upper surface configured for holding a candle, a first magnet at least partially embedded within the shelf portion, the first magnet configured to magnetically interact with a battery of the candle, a wall portion coupled to the shelf portion, the wall portion comprising a substantially planar surface configured for contacting a surface of a wall, and a second magnet at least partially embedded within the wall portion and configured to interact with a fastener behind the surface of the wall. Related candle holders and systems including fastenerless shelves for holding one or more candles are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Inventor: Collin D. Bernsen
  • Publication number: 20220363350
    Abstract: A board for a water sport comprises a front surface, a back surface, an upper surface between the front surface and the back surface, a first recess proximate the front surface and within the upper surface, the first recess comprising one or more attachment means for removably attaching a training device to the upper surface, and a second recess proximate the back surface and within the upper surface, the second recess comprising one or more additional attachment means for removably attaching a guidance device configured to facilitate at least partial control of the board. Related sets and boards for water sports are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventor: Collin D. Bernsen
  • Publication number: 20210356269
    Abstract: A tool, system, and method are disclosed for locating a hidden stud and identifying angles on a finished wall. The tool includes an elongated housing, at least one magnet, and at least one level. The housing has a generally planar contact surface disposed opposite a viewing surface. The at least one magnet is secured to the housing such that a magnetic field from the at least one magnet extends from the contact surface. The level is secured to the housing such that the level is viewable from the viewing surface. The at least one magnet, the level, and the housing are sized relative to each other such that a magnetic attraction between the at least one magnet and a metallic element in the wall is sufficient to maintain the tool on the wall without external support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventor: Collin D. Bernsen
  • Patent number: 11112240
    Abstract: A tool, system, and method are disclosed for locating a hidden stud and identifying angles on a finished wall. The tool includes an elongated housing, at least one magnet, and at least one level. The housing has a generally planar contact surface disposed opposite a viewing surface. The at least one magnet is secured to the housing such that a magnetic field from the at least one magnet extends from the contact surface. The level is secured to the housing such that the level is viewable from the viewing surface. The at least one magnet, the level, and the housing are sized relative to each other such that a magnetic attraction between the at least one magnet and a metallic element in the wall is sufficient to maintain the tool on the wall without external support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Inventor: Collin D. Bernsen
  • Publication number: 20190353481
    Abstract: A tool, system, and method are disclosed for locating a hidden stud and identifying angles on a finished wall. The tool includes an elongated housing, at least one magnet, and at least one level. The housing has a generally planar contact surface disposed opposite a viewing surface. The at least one magnet is secured to the housing such that a magnetic field from the at least one magnet extends from the contact surface. The level is secured to the housing such that the level is viewable from the viewing surface. The at least one magnet, the level, and the housing are sized relative to each other such that a magnetic attraction between the at least one magnet and a metallic element in the wall is sufficient to maintain the tool on the wall without external support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Collin D. Bernsen
  • Patent number: D1024385
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Inventor: Collin D. Bernsen