Support pedestal having an anchoring washer for securing elevated surface tiles
US8302356B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04F15/0247
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A support pedestal that is adapted to support surface tiles to form an elevated building surface. The support pedestal can include a base member that is adapted to be placed upon a fixed surface and a support plate that is disposed over the base member for supporting a surface tile. An anchoring washer is fastened to the support plate and anchors adjacent surface tiles to the support pedestal. The anchoring washers can be rotated to selectively disengage from at least one of the adjacent surface tiles. By rotating an anchoring washer in each corner of a surface tile to disengage the anchoring washers, the surface tile can be easily and rapidly removed from the building surface without necessitating the removal of adjacent surface tiles.
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