Hidden fastener for deck planks with undercut side grooves
US8393125B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04F2201/0517
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Deck planks with undercut side grooves can be attached to underlying joists by hidden fasteners with leading wings and trailing feet engaged into the side grooves of the deck planks. The bodies of the hidden fasteners space the deck planks so as to provide adequate drainage gaps between the top faces of the deck planks. A power driver tool can be used for rapidly positioning the hidden fasteners and for attaching the hidden fasteners to the joists.
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