Patents by Inventor Glenn C. Bolles
Glenn C. Bolles 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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Publication number: 20230358009Abstract: According to the present disclosure, methods and techniques for generating preferred concrete block products are provided. The methods and techniques involve providing addition of color to selected section within the blocks, as described herein, to generate enhancement effects. Typical applications involve spray applications for color pigment to visually distinct sections of the block on one or more decorative surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Christopher W. BECKER, Glenn C. BOLLES, Jay J. JOHNSON, Jonathan M. SCHLUETER, Robert B. BURNQUIST, Steven P. BENNETT
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Patent number: 11692323Abstract: According to the present disclosure, methods and techniques for generating preferred concrete block products are provided. The methods and techniques involve providing addition of color to selected section within the blocks (1), as described herein, to generate enhancement effects. Typical applications involve spray applications for color pigment to visually distinct sections of the block (1) on one or more decorative surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2018Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.Inventors: Christopher W. Becker, Glenn C. Bolles, Jay J. Johnson, Jonathan M. Schlueter, Robert B. Burnquist, Steven P. Bennett
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Publication number: 20200217036Abstract: According to the present disclosure, methods and techniques for generating preferred concrete block products are provided. The methods and techniques involve providing addition of color to selected section within the blocks (1), as described herein, to generate enhancement effects. Typical applications involve spray applications for color pigment to visually distinct sections of the block (1) on one or more decorative surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Christopher W. BECKER, Glenn C. BOLLES, Jay J. JOHNSON, Jonathan M. SCHLUETER, Robert B. BURNQUIST, Steven P. BENNETT
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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: 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: 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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Publication number: 20030126821Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2002Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventors: Ronald J. Scherer, David Matthew LaCroix, Glenn C. Bolles
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Publication number: 20020092257Abstract: 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: June 19, 2001Publication date: July 18, 2002Inventors: Ronald J. Scherer, David Matthew LaCroix, Michael J. Hogan, Glenn C. Bolles
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Patent number: 6209848Abstract: A mold for producing a masonry unit with a roughened texture side surface having 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 block of predetermined height by way of its open bottom; and a wedge-shaped lower lip located along the lower edge of at least one of the side walls, and extending into the mold cavity, the lower lip having grooves formed therein which are oriented at an oblique angle to the general direction of movement of concrete fill material through the mold cavity.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 1999Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn C. Bolles, David M. LaCroix, Ronald J. Scherer