Patents by Inventor Robert Declos
Robert Declos 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: 12043975Abstract: A concrete block includes a dry cast concrete body having opposite first and second sides, opposite first and second end faces extending between the first and second sides, and opposite first and second bearing faces extending between the first and second sides and the first and second end faces. Each of the first and second bearing faces defines an inset region sized to receive a key that will also fit into the inset region of a like block stacked thereon. The body has at least a pair of rod-receiving apertures extending completely therethrough between the first and second sides to permit attachment to a like block through the first and second sides with a rod extending through each of the apertures. The block can be tapered to form curved walls.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: OLDCASTLE BUILDING PRODUCTS CANADA INC.Inventors: Bertin Castonguay, Marc-André Lacas, Robert Declos
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Patent number: 11585086Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 1, 2018Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Oldcastle Building Products Canada Inc.Inventors: Marc-André Lacas, Joël Rémillard, Bertin Castonguay, Robert Declos
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Patent number: 10619348Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 19, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Inventors: Bertin Castonguay, Robert Declos, Joel Remillard, John Penterman
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Publication number: 20190119912Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Bertin CASTONGUAY, Robert Declos, Joel Remillard, John Penterman
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Patent number: 10145102Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 16, 2017Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Les Matériaux de Construction Oldcastle Canada Inc.Inventors: Bertin Castonguay, Robert Declos, Joel Remillard, John Penterman
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Patent number: 9714510Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 24, 2014Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Les Materiaux de Construction Oldcastle Canada Inc.Inventors: Bertin Castonguay, Robert Declos, Joel Remillard, John Penterman
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Publication number: 20100219201Abstract: Various systems are provided which may be used in a beverage machine for dispensing one or more, (in particular a plurality of) beverage types. A beverage machine may thus comprise one or more systems selected from the group consisting of i) a conveyance system for the dispensing of particulate material; ii) a beverage selection system providing for the possibility of selecting from among a class of beverages; and iii) a hot water dispensing system which may have a system for detecting the absence of water in the fluid conduit component thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventors: Patrick Hallé, Robert Declos, Patrick Brazeau, Martin Harnois, Pascal Grenier, Denis Haché, Joé Nromandeau, André Gauthier, Roger Bourgouin, Stephen Grant, Réjean Bouliane, Eric Thériault
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Patent number: 7441495Abstract: Various systems are provided which may be used in a beverage machine for dispensing one or more, (in particular a plurality of) beverage types. A beverage machine may thus comprise one or more systems selected from the group consisting of i) a conveyance system for the dispensing of particulate material; ii) a beverage selection system providing for the possibility of selecting from among a class of beverages; and iii) a hot water dispensing system which may have a system for detecting the absence of water in the fluid conduit component thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2006Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: VKI Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Hallé, Robert Declos, Patrick Brazeau, Martin Harnois, Pascal Grenier, Denis Haché, Joé Normandeau, André Gauthier, Roger Bourgouin, Stephen Grant, Réjean Bouiliane, Eric Thériault
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Publication number: 20080034977Abstract: Various systems are provided which may be used in a beverage machine for dispensing one or more, (in particular a plurality of) beverage types. A beverage machine may thus comprise one or more systems selected from the group consisting of i) a conveyance system for the dispensing of particulate material; ii) a beverage selection system providing for the possibility of selecting from among a class of beverages; and iii) a hot water dispensing system which may have a system for detecting the absence of water in the fluid conduit component thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Inventors: Patrick Halle, Robert Declos, Denis Hache, Joe Normandeau, Andre Gauthier, Patrick Brazeau, Martin Harnois, Pascal Grenier, Roger Bourgouin, Stephen Grant, Rejean Bouliane, Eric Theriault
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Publication number: 20060261085Abstract: Various systems are provided which may be used in a beverage machine for dispensing one or more, (in particular a plurality of) beverage types. A beverage machine may thus comprise one or more systems selected from the group consisting of i) a conveyance system for the dispensing of particulate material; ii) a beverage selection system providing for the possibility of selecting from among a class of beverages; and iii) a hot water dispensing system which may have a system for detecting the absence of water in the fluid conduit component thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2006Publication date: November 23, 2006Inventors: Patrick Halle, Robert Declos, Patrick Brazeau, Martin Harnois, Pascal Grenier, Denis Hache, Joe Normandeau, Andre Gauthier, Roger Bourgouin, Stephen Grant, Rejean Bouliane, Eric Theriault
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Publication number: 20040149136Abstract: Various systems are provided which may be used in a beverage machine for dispensing one or more, (in particular a plurality of) beverage types.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Applicant: VKI TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Patrick Halle, Robert Declos, Patrick Brazeau, Martin Harnois, Pascal Grenier, Denis Hache, Joe Normandeau, Andre Gauthier, Roger Bourgouin, Stephen Grant, Rejean Bouliane, Eric Theriault
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Patent number: 6453798Abstract: A beverage brewing apparatus having an automatic brew cycle mode and a semi-automatic brew cycle mode.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2001Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: VKI Technologies Inc.Inventors: Stan M Clean, Denis Gravel, Robert Declos
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Publication number: 20020002908Abstract: A beverage brewing apparatus having an automatic brew cycle mode and a semi-automatic brew cycle mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2001Publication date: January 10, 2002Inventors: Stan M Clean, Denis Gravel, Robert Declos