Patents by Inventor Robina B. Bernard

Robina B. Bernard 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: 7845609
    Abstract: A loop line comprised of a pair of side by side cords of equal length and knots equispaced along said cords for joining the cords together and defining loops between the knots. The cords preferably are limp monofilament with knots tied or are string or thin rope made of several strands braided, twisted or woven together and the knots for joining the cords together are formed by interlacing, braiding or looping the cords. The strands are selected from at least one of polymer, polyester or metal wire fibers. For hanging an item, the loop line has a proximal end terminating at a knot and a distal end terminating in a knot, the proximal end of the loop line is wrapped around or inserted in a hole in the item, the distal end is passed through a loop formed in the loop line at the knot at the proximal end to form a hitch attached to the item, and the loop line is hung from a knot formed in the loop line at the distal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Inventor: Robina B. Bernard
  • Publication number: 20080283708
    Abstract: A loop line comprised of a pair of side by side cords of equal length and knots equispaced along said cords for joining the cords together and defining loops between the knots. The cords preferably are limp monofilament with knots tied or are string or thin rope made of several strands braided, twisted or woven together and the knots for joining the cords together are formed by interlacing, braiding or looping the cords. The strands are selected from at least one of polymer, polyester or metal wire fibres. For hanging an item, the loop line has a proximal end terminating at a knot and a distal end terminating in a knot, the proximal end of the loop line is wrapped around or inserted in a hole in the item, the distal end is passed through a loop formed in the loop line at the knot at the proximal end to form a hitch attached to the item, and the loop line is hung from a knot formed in the loop line at the distal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Robina B. Bernard
  • Patent number: 6422622
    Abstract: An installation and removal device comprising an installation head and a pole extension for a magnet anchor comprising a magnet having a ring of a predetermined diameter tethered to the magnet. The installation head comprises an elongated, non-magnetic cylindrical body having a cylindrical lug at one end for receiving and supporting the magnet anchor ring and a hook in the shape of a corkscrew extending laterally from the cylindrical body. A threaded socket is formed at the opposite end of the cylindrical body for removably attaching an elongated pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Inventor: Robina B. Bernard
  • Patent number: 6394873
    Abstract: A balloon suspension device for a plurality of air-filled balloons for simulating a cluster of lighter-than-air balloons. An elongated rod suspended vertically supports a plurality of horizontal brackets slidably mounted thereon, each bracket having a flange for attachment of a balloon. A weight tethered to the balloons gives the impression the balloons are floating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Inventor: Robina B. Bernard