Patents by Inventor Joel REMILLARD

Joel REMILLARD 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: 11585086
    Abstract: A concrete block system is provided and allows for the use of a single type of non-integral connector to perform different functions in a mortarless structure, the system comprising a plurality of structural concrete blocks and a plurality of veneer units. The same connector can be used to connect veneer units to structural blocks, to retain the veneer units in different orientations; to create near vertical installations or a setback between stacked rows of structural blocks. In addition, the system provides a single structural block, which can be used for both straight portions or corners of a same structure. The structural block can also be used to create double-sided walls, with opposite lateral walls being configured to received/retain veneer units thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Oldcastle Building Products Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Marc-André Lacas, Joël Rémillard, Bertin Castonguay, Robert Declos
  • Publication number: 20200181902
    Abstract: A concrete block system is provided and allows for the use of a single type of non-integral connector to perform different functions in a mortarless structure, the system comprising a plurality of structural concrete blocks and a plurality of veneer units. The same connector can be used to connect veneer units to structural blocks, to retain the veneer units in different orientations; to create near vertical installations or a setback between stacked rows of structural blocks. In addition, the system provides a single structural block, which can be used for both straight portions or corners of a same structure. The structural block can also be used to create double-sided walls, with opposite lateral walls being configured to received/retain veneer units thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Marc-André LACAS, Joël RÉMILLARD, Bertin CASTONGUAY, Robert DECLOS
  • Patent number: 10619348
    Abstract: Disclosed is a wall assembly including preformed building blocks and a trellis type support member for maintaining the building blocks in place in the desired orientation. The wall assembly further includes at least one support for holding the trellis upright. The individual blocks are connected to the supporting trellis for added stability. Although not every block in the wall need be connected to the trellis support member in order to achieve the desired added stability, it is preferred to connect each block in the wall to the trellis. Connectors are provided for connecting the blocks to the trellis. Each block preferably is connected to the trellis by at least one connector, most preferably by a pair of connectors. To accommodate relative movement or shifting of the blocks during installation and in situ, the connectors are preferably movably connected to the trellis or the block, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Inventors: Bertin Castonguay, Robert Declos, Joel Remillard, John Penterman
  • Publication number: 20190119912
    Abstract: Disclosed is a wall assembly including preformed building blocks and a trellis type support member for maintaining the building blocks in place in the desired orientation. The wall assembly further includes at least one support for holding the trellis upright. The individual blocks are connected to the supporting trellis for added stability. Although not every block in the wall need be connected to the trellis support member in order to achieve the desired added stability, it is preferred to connect each block in the wall to the trellis. Connectors are provided for connecting the blocks to the trellis. Each block preferably is connected to the trellis by at least one connector, most preferably by a pair of connectors. To accommodate relative movement or shifting of the blocks during installation and in situ, the connectors are preferably movably connected to the trellis or the block, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Bertin CASTONGUAY, Robert Declos, Joel Remillard, John Penterman
  • Patent number: 10145102
    Abstract: Disclosed is a wall assembly including preformed building blocks and a trellis type support member for maintaining the building blocks in place in the desired orientation. The wall assembly further includes at least one support for holding the trellis upright. The individual blocks are connected to the supporting trellis for added stability. Although not every block in the wall need be connected to the trellis support member in order to achieve the desired added stability, it is preferred to connect each block in the wall to the trellis. Connectors are provided for connecting the blocks to the trellis. Each block preferably is connected to the trellis by at least one connector, most preferably by a pair of connectors. To accommodate relative movement or shifting of the blocks during installation and in situ, the connectors are preferably movably connected to the trellis or the block, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Les Matériaux de Construction Oldcastle Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Bertin Castonguay, Robert Declos, Joel Remillard, John Penterman
  • Publication number: 20170284089
    Abstract: Disclosed is a wall assembly including preformed building blocks and a trellis type support member for maintaining the building blocks in place in the desired orientation. The wall assembly further includes at least one support for holding the trellis upright. The individual blocks are connected to the supporting trellis for added stability. Although not every block in the wall need be connected to the trellis support member in order to achieve the desired added stability, it is preferred to connect each block in the wall to the trellis. Connectors are provided for connecting the blocks to the trellis. Each block preferably is connected to the trellis by at least one connector, most preferably by a pair of connectors. To accommodate relative movement or shifting of the blocks during installation and in situ, the connectors are preferably movably connected to the trellis or the block, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Bertin CASTONGUAY, Robert DECLOS, Joel REMILLARD, John PENTERMAN
  • Patent number: 9714510
    Abstract: Disclosed is a wall assembly including preformed building blocks and a trellis type support member for maintaining the building blocks in place in the desired orientation. The wall assembly further includes at least one support for holding the trellis upright. The individual blocks are connected to the supporting trellis for added stability. Although not every block in the wall need be connected to the trellis support member in order to achieve the desired added stability, it is preferred to connect each block in the wall to the trellis. Connectors are provided for connecting the blocks to the trellis. Each block preferably is connected to the trellis by at least one connector, most preferably by a pair of connectors. To accommodate relative movement or shifting of the blocks during installation and in situ, the connectors are preferably movably connected to the trellis or the block, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Les Materiaux de Construction Oldcastle Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Bertin Castonguay, Robert Declos, Joel Remillard, John Penterman
  • Publication number: 20140298747
    Abstract: Disclosed is a wall assembly including preformed building blocks and a trellis type support member for maintaining the building blocks in place in the desired orientation. The wall assembly further includes at least one support for holding the trellis upright. The individual blocks are connected to the supporting trellis for added stability. Although not every block in the wall need be connected to the trellis support member in order to achieve the desired added stability, it is preferred to connect each block in the wall to the trellis. Connectors are provided for connecting the blocks to the trellis. Each block preferably is connected to the trellis by at least one connector, most preferably by a pair of connectors. To accommodate relative movement or shifting of the blocks during installation and in situ, the connectors are preferably movably connected to the trellis or the block, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: LES MATERIAUX DE CONSTRUCTION OLDCASTLE CANADA INC.
    Inventors: Bertin CASTONGUAY, Robert DECLOS, Joel REMILLARD, John PENTERMAN
  • Patent number: D779683
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Oldcastle Building Products Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Oscar Quan Rosales, John Penterman, Joël Rémillard, Bertin Castonguay
  • Patent number: D796696
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Oldcastle Building Products Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Oscar Quan Rosales, John Penterman, Joël Rémillard, Bertin Castonguay