Patents by Inventor Cary Joseph Kirk

Cary Joseph Kirk 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: 6860024
    Abstract: A quoin tool and method for constructing a quoin corner and a regular corner on a structure. The quoin tool includes a two frames rotatably joined by a series of cross-members. Slots are defined between the cross-members to allow egress of mortar during bricklaying. Spaces are attached to the frame to provide along with the frame, a surface for arranging bricks in a protruding pattern. The frame removably attaches to the structure via a pair of braces and is supported by brackets attached to the bottom of the frame. The regular corner is of a similar configuration but without the spacers so that the brick are flush with an adjoining wall. Furthermore, the method includes use of a twig for quickly running and securing a leveling line to serve as a guide in laying courses of brick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Inventor: Cary Joseph Kirk
  • Publication number: 20010039741
    Abstract: A quoin form device and method for constructing a quoin corner and a regular corner on a structure. The quoin form includes a two frames rotatably joined by a central hinge. The frames include parallel proximal and distal members joined by a series of cross-members. Slots are defined between the cross-members to allow egress of mortar during bricklaying. Spacers are attached to the frame, to provide along with the frame, a surface for arranging bricks in a protruding pattern. The frame removably attaches to the structure via a pair of braces and is supported by brackets attached to the bottom of the frame. The regular corner is of a similar configuration but without the spacers so that the brick are flush with an adjoining wall. Furthermore, the method includes use of a twig for quickly running and securing a leveling line to serve as a guide in laying courses of brick.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2001
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Inventor: Cary Joseph Kirk