Hidden fastener assembly for attaching grooved deck members
US11359383B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04F2201/0517
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A hidden fastener assembly facilitates the attachment of grooved deck members to a joist. A body has an upper platform and a lower reference surface and is traversed by a central opening. A pair of tongues project from the body and are positioned and configured for reception in the grooves of the deck members. A pair of legs straddle the joist to aid in positioning. A fastener received in the opening and driven into the joist secures the deck members to the joist at a desired spacing. The fastener assemblies may be collated for usage in automatic driving tools.
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