Patents by Inventor David Matthew LaCroix
David Matthew LaCroix 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).
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Patent number: 9573293Abstract: A masonry block that is produced from a workpiece that is split in a block splitting assembly which uses any of a variety of projections to supplement or replace the action of the splitting blade in splitting and dressing the workpiece. The resulting masonry block has features that provide the masonry block with a weathered appearance.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ronald J. Scherer, David Matthew LaCroix, Michael J. Hogan, Glenn C. Bolles
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Publication number: 20130000623Abstract: A masonry block that is produced from a workpiece that is split in a block splitting assembly which uses any of a variety of projections to supplement or replace the action of the splitting blade in splitting and dressing the workpiece. The resulting masonry block has features that provide the masonry block with a weathered appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: ANCHOR WALL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Ronald J. Scherer, David Matthew LaCroix, Michael J. Hogan, Glenn C. Bolles
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Patent number: 8327833Abstract: A masonry block that is produced from a workpiece that is split in a block splitting assembly which uses any of a variety of projections to supplement or replace the action of the splitting blade in splitting and dressing the workpiece. The resulting masonry block has features that provide the masonry block with a weathered appearance.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2011Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ronald J. Scherer, David Matthew LaCroix, Michael J. Hogan, Glenn C. Bolles
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Patent number: 8006683Abstract: A masonry block that is produced from a workpiece that is split in a block splitting assembly which uses any of a variety of projections to supplement or replace the action of the splitting blade in splitting and dressing the workpiece. The resulting masonry block has features that provide the masonry block with a weathered appearance.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2007Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ronald J. Scherer, David Matthew LaCroix, Michael J. Hogan, Glenn C. Bolles
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Publication number: 20110168152Abstract: A masonry block that is produced from a workpiece that is split in a block splitting assembly which uses any of a variety of projections to supplement or replace the action of the splitting blade in splitting and dressing the workpiece. The resulting masonry block has features that provide the masonry block with a weathered appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: ANCHOR WALL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Ronald J. Scherer, David Matthew LaCroix, Michael J. Hogan, Glenn C. Bolles
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Patent number: 7967001Abstract: A masonry block that is produced from a workpiece that is split in a block splitting assembly which uses any of a variety of projections to supplement or replace the action of the splitting blade in splitting and dressing the workpiece. The resulting masonry block has features that provide the masonry block with a weathered appearance.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ronald J. Scherer, David Matthew LaCroix, Michael J. Hogan, Glenn C. Bolles
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Publication number: 20110061640Abstract: A masonry block that is produced from a workpiece that is split in a block splitting assembly which uses any of a variety of projections to supplement or replace the action of the splitting blade in splitting and dressing the workpiece. The resulting masonry block has features that provide the masonry block with a weathered appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: ANCHOR WALL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Ronald J. Scherer, David Matthew LaCroix, Michael J. Hogan, Glenn C. Bolles
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Patent number: 7140867Abstract: Molds and processes that permit high-speed, mass production of retaining wall blocks having patterned or other processed front faces, as well as retaining wall blocks formed by such processes. The invention permits the front face of the block to be impressed with a pattern or otherwise directly processed, to allow the formation of pre-determined block front faces, while at the same time facilitating high-speed, high-volume production of blocks. Pre-determined front faces can include front faces having pre-determined patterns and textures, front faces having predetermined shapes, front faces made from different material(s) than the remainder of the block, and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2002Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ronald J. Scherer, David Matthew LaCroix, Glenn C. Bolles
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Patent number: 7066167Abstract: A masonry block that is produced from a workpiece that is split in a block splitting assembly which uses any of a variety of projections to supplement or replace the action of the splitting blade in splitting and dressing the workpiece. The resulting masonry block has features that provide the masonry block with a weathered appearance.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2005Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ronald J. Scherer, David Matthew LaCroix, Michael J. Hogan
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Patent number: 7004158Abstract: A masonry block that is produced from a workpiece that is split in a block splitting assembly which uses engagement surfaces that are enhanced with, for example, alternating ridges and valleys, preferably in combination with workpiece-engaging projections, to supplement or replace the action of the splitting blade in splitting and dressing the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2005Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ronald J. Scherer, David Matthew LaCroix, Glenn C. Bolles
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Patent number: 6918715Abstract: A masonry block that is produced from a workpiece that is split in a block splitting assembly which uses any of a variety of projections to supplement or replace the action of the splitting blade in splitting and dressing the workpiece. The resulting masonry block has features that provide the masonry block with a weathered appearance.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2001Date of Patent: July 19, 2005Assignee: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ronald J. Scherer, David Matthew LaCroix, Michael J. Hogan, Glenn C. Bolles
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Patent number: 6910796Abstract: A process and equipment for producing multi-color concrete products, including architectural concrete blocks, concrete bricks, modular concrete products that are suitable for use in landscaping applications, such as retaining wall blocks, concrete pavers, and concrete slabs. The invention includes a spray mechanism that sprays liquid pigment onto concrete discharged from a hopper. The concrete then proceeds to a blending mechanism which blends the pigment into the concrete to produce a multi-color concrete blend. The concrete blend is then used to produce multi-colored concrete products.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2002Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.Inventors: Paul W Bailey, Glenn C Bolles, Jeffrey C. Bader, David Matthew LaCroix
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Patent number: 6874494Abstract: A masonry block that is produced from a workpiece that is split in a block splitting assembly which uses engagement surfaces that are enhanced with, for example, alternating ridges and valleys, preferably in combination with workpiece-engaging projections, to supplement or replace the action of the splitting blade in splitting and dressing the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2002Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ronald J. Scherer, David Matthew LaCroix, Glenn C. Bolles
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Publication number: 20040004310Abstract: A mold box for producing a plurality of masonry units with a roughened texture side face, the mold box including a plurality of side walls defining a mold cavity open at its top and bottom, adapted to receive masonry fill material by way of its open top, and to discharge molded fill material in the form of a molded masonry unit of predetermined height by way of its open bottom; and a division member spanning between two of the side walls to define two subcavities in the mold box, the division member comprising a grate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2003Publication date: January 8, 2004Applicant: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.Inventors: David Matthew LaCroix, Cecil C. Schmidt, Glenn Clarke Bolles
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Publication number: 20030197310Abstract: A process and equipment for producing multi-color concrete products, including architectural concrete blocks, concrete bricks, modular concrete products that are suitable for use in landscaping applications, such as retaining wall blocks, concrete pavers, and concrete slabs. The invention includes a spray mechanism that sprays liquid pigment onto concrete discharged from a hopper. The concrete then proceeds to a blending mechanism which blends the pigment into the concrete to produce a multi-color concrete blend. The concrete blend is then used to produce multi-colored concrete products.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2002Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventors: Paul W. Bailey, Glenn C. Bolles, Jeffrey C. Bader, David Matthew LaCroix
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Publication number: 20030180099Abstract: A masonry block that is produced from a workpiece that is split in a block splitting assembly which uses engagement surfaces that are enhanced with, for example, alternating ridges and valleys, preferably in combination with workpiece-engaging projections, to supplement or replace the action of the splitting blade in splitting and dressing the workpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2002Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventors: Ronald J. Scherer, David Matthew LaCroix, Glenn C. Bolles
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Patent number: 6609695Abstract: A mold box for producing a plurality of masonry units with a roughened texture side face, the mold box including a plurality of side walls defining a mold cavity open at its top and bottom, adapted to receive masonry fill material by way of its open top, and to discharge molded fill material in the form of a molded masonry unit of predetermined height by way of its open bottom; and a division member spanning between two of the side walls to define two subcavities in the mold box, the division member comprising a grate.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2001Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.Inventors: David Matthew LaCroix, Cecil C. Schmidt, Glenn Clarke Bolles
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Patent number: D506837Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2004Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Anchor Wall SystemsInventors: Ronald J. Scherer, Michael J. Hogan, David Matthew LaCroix
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Patent number: D513805Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2001Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: Anchor Wall SystemsInventors: Ronald J. Scherer, Michael J. Hogan, David Matthew LaCroix
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Patent number: D482133Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2001Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Anchor Wall SystemsInventors: Ronald J. Scherer, Michael J. Hogan, David Matthew LaCroix