Patents by Inventor Patrick Joseph Bertke

Patrick Joseph Bertke 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: 12152399
    Abstract: A fence post mount device comprising: a base having at least one cavity; a first universal collet having a plurality of collet legs attached to each other through at least one of a plurality of separation notches, wherein a distal end of the first universal collet is inserted into the cavity from a proximal end of the base; a first cap nut inserted into the first universal collet; a post inserted into the cavity of the base; a full thread nut threaded into the first cap nut from a distal end of the base through an opening, wherein each of the plurality of separation notches are broken when the full thread nut is tightened into the first cap nut and each of the collet legs of the first universal collet deforms an inner wall of the post such that the post is securely locked within the cavity of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Wayne Dixon, Patrick Joseph Bertke
  • Publication number: 20240141686
    Abstract: A system includes a post configured at an initial position. The system also includes a plurality of ribs within an inner channel of the post. A front set of ribs are positioned at a front portion of the inner channel. A back set of ribs are positioned at a back portion of the inner channel. The back set of ribs are configured to receive a different set of boards than the front set of ribs. In the system, the set of boards are positioned within the back set of ribs within the inner channel of the post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Paige Barbara Moore, Patrick Joseph Bertke
  • Publication number: 20240141684
    Abstract: A system includes a top rail configured at an initial position. The system also includes one or more plugs positioned underneath the top rail. The one or more plugs and top rail are positioned within a same connected device. The one or more plugs include spring clips to enable the top rail and one or more plugs to be connected to a top portion of a fence. The system also includes a mid-rail positioned at the top portion of the fence, wherein the mid-rail is configured to receive the one or more plugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Christopher Rolland Clark, Paige Barbara Moore, Patrick Joseph Bertke
  • Publication number: 20240141681
    Abstract: Kits for assembling rackable gates are provided. The kits comprise a pair of gate uprights, each gate upright comprising a tubular elongate member and a bracket. The tubular elongate member comprises apertures configured to accept a fence panel rail therethrough and into an elongate channel situated on an interior surface therein and configured to securely receive an end of the fence panel rail such that lateral and torsional movement of said fence panel rail is restricted. The bracket comprises a pair of bracket arms attached to an exterior surface of the tubular elongate member, each situated directly opposite the other with an aperture situated therebetween and configured to accommodate a fastener for fastening a fence panel rail thereto. Also provided are methods for assembling gates from such kits and gates assembled from such kits and by such methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Paige Barbara Moore, Patrick Joseph Bertke, Christopher Rolland Clark
  • Publication number: 20240141679
    Abstract: A system includes a top rail configured at a first position. The system also includes a bottom rail configured at a second position below the top rail. The system also includes a first set of clips positioned on the top rail. The system also includes a second set of clips positioned on the bottom rail. The system further includes a plurality of screws inserted in an area within the front portion of the first set of clips and the second set of clips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Christopher Rolland Clark, Patrick Joseph Bertke
  • Publication number: 20240141685
    Abstract: A system includes a board at an initial position. The system also includes a first connecting apparatus positioned at one end of the boards. The first connecting apparatus includes a front end configured to be positioned within an opening of the board and a bottom end configured to be positioned within a fence structure. The system also includes a second connecting apparatus positioned at another end of the board. The second connecting apparatus includes a front end configured to be positioned within another opening of the board and a bottom end configured to be positioned within the fence structure. The system also includes a plurality of corner posts configured to receive the first connecting apparatus and the second connecting apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Patrick Joseph Bertke
  • Publication number: 20240141683
    Abstract: A system includes a first mid-rail slit positioned at a first position. A second mid-rail slit is positioned at a second position directly across from the first mid-rail slit. A first and second stile are positioned between the first and second mid-rail slit. The first and second stile are inserted and positioned in a perpendicular direction to a bottom panel to be aligned in a vertical direction between the first and second mid-rail slit. The first and second stile provide separation for a plurality of decorative screen panels. The plurality of decorative screen panels are positioned in contact with the first and second stile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Douglas Grant Wright, Patrick Joseph Bertke
  • Publication number: 20240117639
    Abstract: A system includes one or more decorative screen panels configured at an initial position. The system also includes a locking and spacing apparatus positioned on an exterior portion of the one or more decorative screen panels. The spacer is positioned to receive a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is positioned on the locking and spacing apparatus over the one or more decorative screen panels. A first portion of the locking mechanism is positioned within the spacer. A second portion of the locking mechanism is positioned under the locking and spacing apparatus and configured to move in a perpendicular direction. The movement in the perpendicular direction secures the locking mechanism within the locking and spacing apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Paige Barbara Moore, Patrick Joseph Bertke
  • Publication number: 20240110405
    Abstract: A system includes an initial position identified to build one or more connected structures. The system also includes one or more corner brackets attached to a plurality of frame members at the initial position. The system also includes a plurality of mid-beams and center braces positioned in between each of the frame members and each of the corner brackets to enable decorative screen panels to be placed between each of the frame members and corner brackets. The decorative screen panels are positioned over the mid-beams and center beams and in between the corner brackets and frame members. The system also includes a plurality of corner posts each inserted into one of the corner brackets. The corner posts, combined with the corner brackets form a T-shaped frame around the decorative screen panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Paige Barbara Moore, Patrick Joseph Bertke
  • Publication number: 20240093510
    Abstract: A deck tile assembly is disclosed. The deck tile assembly comprises a frame having at least four sides. The deck tile assembly further comprises a plurality of bars for providing a support structure to the frame. The deck tile assembly further comprises at least two parallel sleepers permanently attached between two opposite sides of the frame and mounted on the plurality of bars. The deck tile assembly further comprises at least two step clip fastening devices, wherein each of the step clip fastening device is mounted on one of the at least two parallel sleepers. The deck tile assembly further comprises at least two supporting members for attaching the frame with the ground surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Simon Rafael Marin, Patrick Joseph Bertke
  • Publication number: 20240052667
    Abstract: A fence post mount device comprising: a base having at least one cavity; a first universal collet having a plurality of collet legs attached to each other through at least one of a plurality of separation notches, wherein a distal end of the first universal collet is inserted into the cavity from a proximal end of the base; a first cap nut inserted into the first universal collet; a post inserted into the cavity of the base; a full thread nut threaded into the first cap nut from a distal end of the base through an opening, wherein each of the plurality of separation notches are broken when the full thread nut is tightened into the first cap nut and each of the collet legs of the first universal collet deforms an inner wall of the post such that the post is securely locked within the cavity of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Wayne Dixon, Patrick Joseph Bertke
  • Patent number: 11719004
    Abstract: A deck tile assembly is disclosed. The deck tile assembly comprises a frame having at least four sides. The deck tile assembly further comprises a plurality of bars for providing a support structure to the frame. The deck tile assembly further comprises at least two parallel sleepers permanently attached between two opposite sides of the frame and mounted on the plurality of bars. The deck tile assembly further comprises at least two step clip fastening devices, wherein each of the step clip fastening device is mounted on one of the at least two parallel sleepers. The deck tile assembly further comprises at least two supporting members for attaching the frame with the ground surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: BARRETTE OUTDOOR LIVING, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Simon Rafael Marin, Patrick Joseph Bertke
  • Patent number: 11719016
    Abstract: A fence post mount device comprising: a base having at least one cavity; a first universal collet having a plurality of collet legs attached to each other through at least one of a plurality of separation notches, wherein a distal end of the first universal collet is inserted into the cavity from a proximal end of the base; a first cap nut inserted into the first universal collet; a post inserted into the cavity of the base; a full thread nut threaded into the first cap nut from a distal end of the base through an opening, wherein each of the plurality of separation notches are broken when the full thread nut is tightened into the first cap nut and each of the collet legs of the first universal collet deforms an inner wall of the post such that the post is securely locked within the cavity of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: BARRETTE OUTDOOR LIVING, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Wayne Dixon, Patrick Joseph Bertke
  • Publication number: 20220389733
    Abstract: A fence post mount device comprising: a base having at least one cavity; a first universal collet having a plurality of collet legs attached to each other through at least one of a plurality of separation notches, wherein a distal end of the first universal collet is inserted into the cavity from a proximal end of the base; a first cap nut inserted into the first universal collet; a post inserted into the cavity of the base; a full thread nut threaded into the first cap nut from a distal end of the base through an opening, wherein each of the plurality of separation notches are broken when the full thread nut is tightened into the first cap nut and each of the collet legs of the first universal collet deforms an inner wall of the post such that the post is securely locked within the cavity of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Wayne Dixon, Patrick Joseph Bertke
  • Patent number: 11352806
    Abstract: A fence post mount device comprising: a base having at least one cavity; a first universal collet having a plurality of collet legs attached to each other through at least one of a plurality of separation notches, wherein a distal end of the first universal collet is inserted into the cavity from a proximal end of the base; a first cap nut inserted into the first universal collet; a post inserted into the cavity of the base; a full thread nut threaded into the first cap nut from a distal end of the base through an opening, wherein each of the plurality of separation notches are broken when the full thread nut is tightened into the first cap nut and each of the collet legs of the first universal collet deforms an inner wall of the post such that the post is securely locked within the cavity of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: BARRETTE OUTDOOR LIVING, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Wayne Dixon, Patrick Joseph Bertke
  • Publication number: 20220120094
    Abstract: A deck tile assembly is disclosed. The deck tile assembly comprises a frame having at least four sides. The deck tile assembly further comprises a plurality of bars for providing a support structure to the frame. The deck tile assembly further comprises at least two parallel sleepers permanently attached between two opposite sides of the frame and mounted on the plurality of bars. The deck tile assembly further comprises at least two step clip fastening devices, wherein each of the step clip fastening device is mounted on one of the at least two parallel sleepers. The deck tile assembly further comprises at least two supporting members for attaching the frame with the ground surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Simon Rafael Marin, Patrick Joseph Bertke
  • Patent number: 11156005
    Abstract: A deck tile assembly is disclosed. The deck tile assembly comprises a frame having at least four sides. The deck tile assembly further comprises a plurality of bars for providing a support structure to the frame. The deck tile assembly further comprises at least two parallel sleepers permanently attached between two opposite sides of the frame and mounted on the plurality of bars. The deck tile assembly further comprises at least two step clip fastening devices, wherein each of the step clip fastening device is mounted on one of the at least two parallel sleepers. The deck tile assembly further comprises at least two supporting members for attaching the frame with the ground surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: BARRETTE OUTDOOR LIVING, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Simon Rafael Marin, Patrick Joseph Bertke
  • Publication number: 20210123259
    Abstract: A fence post mount device comprising: a base having at least one cavity; a first universal collet having a plurality of collet legs attached to each other through at least one of a plurality of separation notches, wherein a distal end of the first universal collet is inserted into the cavity from a proximal end of the base; a first cap nut inserted into the first universal collet; a post inserted into the cavity of the base; a full thread nut threaded into the first cap nut from a distal end of the base through an opening, wherein each of the plurality of separation notches are broken when the full thread nut is tightened into the first cap nut and each of the collet legs of the first universal collet deforms an inner wall of the post such that the post is securely locked within the cavity of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Wayne Dixon, Patrick Joseph Bertke
  • Publication number: 20200407982
    Abstract: A deck tile assembly is disclosed. The deck tile assembly comprises a frame having at least four sides. The deck tile assembly further comprises a plurality of bars for providing a support structure to the frame. The deck tile assembly further comprises at least two parallel sleepers permanently attached between two opposite sides of the frame and mounted on the plurality of bars. The deck tile assembly further comprises at least two step clip fastening devices, wherein each of the step clip fastening device is mounted on one of the at least two parallel sleepers. The deck tile assembly further comprises at least two supporting members for attaching the frame with the ground surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider, Simon Rafael Marin, Patrick Joseph Bertke
  • Patent number: D936377
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: BARRETTE OUTDOOR LIVING, INC.
    Inventors: Patrick Joseph Bertke, Mario Allard, Michael Matthew DeSalle, Douglas Grant Wright