Sequential square plane-tiling patches

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Using squares of size $1$ to $n$, make a patch that can tile the plane. Solutions for $n=2, 3, 4, 5$ are easy to find.

Example for 6: patch 6

Example for 7: patch 7

Example for 8: patch 8

Example for 9: patch 9

I haven't found a solution for 10 yet. This one lacks the unit square: almost patch 10

Is there a shape made from squares of size $1$ to $10$ that can tile the plane? Are there solutions for higher $n$? For $n$ that admit solutions, how many basic solutions are there?