Deck board tie connector, connection and method

Details Deck board tie connector, connection and method Deck board tie connector, connection and method

2007-04-24

2007-04-24

Yip, Winnie (Department: 3636)

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Processes

Assembling exposed modules

C052S480000, C052S509000, C052S586100, C052S650300, C033S526000, C411S457000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10461547

ABSTRACT:
A method of forming a connection, and a connector, that attaches supported members, such as deck boards, to supporting members, such as deck joists. In some forms, each connector attaches a single supported member. In others, the connector attaches two supported members. Many forms of the connector are possible, but all are narrow enough to fit between two supported members laid side-by-side, all are attached to the supported members by fasteners, and all are driven directly into the supporting members. The resulting structure is characterized by the apparent absence of nails or other fasteners.

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