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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Publication number: 20210214942Abstract: A modular building system, a method and a connecting assembly for building a hardscape structure, the modular building system comprising: a plurality of preformed hardscape structure sections including: a first hardscape structure section including a first section face and at least one first section groove defined in the first section face; a second hardscape structure section having a second section face and at least one second section groove defined in the second section face, the second hardscape structure section being disposed adjacent the first hardscape structure section such that the second section face is adjacent the first section face; and a connecting member having a first engagement portion for engaging one of the at least one first section groove and a second engagement portion for engaging one of the at least one second section groove to thereby secure together the first and second hardscape structure sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2019Publication date: July 15, 2021Applicant: OLDCASTLE BUILDING PRODUCTS CANADA INC.Inventors: Marc-André LACAS, Robert DECLOS, Bertin CASTONGUAY
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Publication number: 20210207336Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2019Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Bertin CASTONGUAY, Marc-André LACAS, Robert DECLOS
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Publication number: 20200181902Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Marc-André LACAS, Joël RÉMILLARD, Bertin CASTONGUAY, Robert DECLOS
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Publication number: 20200123713Abstract: A set of grass pavers for creating a paver arrangement is provided. Each grass pavers comprises intersecting longitudinal members and transverse members forming an inner opening for growing grass. Pairs of adjacent member extremities form partial openings configured to form complete openings when a 5 grass paver is assembled with adjacent grass pavers. The longitudinal members and/or the transverse members have recessed portion(s) having an upper face extending below the exposed top face of the unitary body. The recessed portions are hidden by grass when the grass paver is installed and in use in the paver arrangement. The grass paver have an overall surface area delimited by the 10 extremities of the longitudinal and transverse members, and a void surface area corresponding to a sum of the inner opening area and the partial opening areas. The void ratio, defined as the void surface area over the overall area, is greater than 50%.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Bertin CASTONGUAY, John PENTERMAN, Tamara EVANS, 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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Publication number: 20180209103Abstract: A set of grass pavers for creating a paver arrangement is provided. Each grass pavers comprises intersecting longitudinal members and transverse members forming an inner opening for growing grass. Pairs of adjacent member extremities form partial openings configured to form complete openings when a 5 grass paver is assembled with adjacent grass pavers. The longitudinal members and/or the transverse members have recessed portion(s) having an upper face extending below the exposed top face of the unitary body. The recessed portions are hidden by grass when the grass paver is installed and in use in the paver arrangement. The grass paver have an overall surface area delimited by the 10 extremities of the longitudinal and transverse members, and a void surface area corresponding to a sum of the inner opening area and the partial opening areas. The void ratio, defined as the void surface area over the overall area, is greater than 50%.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2015Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Bertin CASTONGUAY, John PENTERMAN, Tamara EVANS, Robert DECLOS
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Publication number: 20170284089Abstract: 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: June 16, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: 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: 20140298747Abstract: 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: February 24, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: 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