Patents by Inventor Christopher R. Genest

Christopher R. Genest 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: 11384539
    Abstract: A masonry block that is particularly well suited for the construction of narrow walls, such as interior building walls, that is adapted to receive conventional utilities and reinforcing supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher R. Genest, Matthew M. Genest
  • Publication number: 20210214941
    Abstract: A masonry block that is particularly well suited for the construction of narrow walls, such as interior building walls, that is adapted to receive conventional utilities and reinforcing supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher R. Genest, Matthew M. Genest
  • Patent number: 8596014
    Abstract: The invention is a masonry block that is adapted to receive insulation and re-bar. The block has a number of cavities and recesses or grooves in various walls and webs so that re-bar may be laid along a row of blocks, may be inserted vertically through multiple courses of blocks, and may even be inserted diagonally through multiple courses of blocks. The cavities that have re-bar are filled with grout, the other cavities are filled with insulation, either in the form of a rigid foam core, batting, or spray foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher R. Genest, Matthew M. Genest
  • Publication number: 20130276400
    Abstract: The invention is a masonry block that is adapted to receive insulation and re-bar. The block has a number of cavities and recesses or grooves in various walls and webs so that re-bar may be laid along a row of blocks, may be inserted vertically through multiple courses of blocks, and may even be inserted diagonally through multiple courses of blocks. The cavities that have re-bar are filled with grout, the other cavities are filled with insulation, either in the form of a rigid foam core, batting, or spray foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher R. Genest, Matthew M. Genest