Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Adhered coplanar veneer tile-type facer; e.g. – parquet – Integral edge engaging spacing feature on tile
Reexamination Certificate
1999-07-14
2001-11-06
Friedman, Carl D. (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Adhered coplanar veneer tile-type facer; e.g., parquet
Integral edge engaging spacing feature on tile
C052S386000, C052S387000, C052S460000, C052S480000, C052S536000, C052S582200, C052S650300, C403S354000, C403S341000, C403S341000, C403S403000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06311443
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to deck panels; in particular, this invention relates to the use of pre-manufactured deck panels to arrange a deck or balcony in a parquet, parallel, or any other desired style.
2. State of the Art
Building or remodeling decks are the most popular do-it-yourself home improvement projects. Nearly two-thirds of all decks are do-it-yourself projects. However, these do-it-yourself decks require the use of large, long, heavy and bulky lumber, are not easy to install, remove, or add to, and require rare or many materials to build. Therefore, there exists a need for an efficient apparatus, method, and system for do-it-yourself decks.
Decks are common in homes because it adds a whole new dimension to a homeowner's life. Decks are used to entertain, sunbathe, outdoor dine, and relax. A deck is a place where you can carry out many of the same activities as in inside rooms, but it also allows for the added pleasure of enjoying those activities in fresh air and sunlight.
Easy do-it-yourself decks, such as this invention, enables a homeowner, having limited knowledge and tools of construction, to plan and build a superior product at a reasonable cost. Moreover, additions to the deck are easy so that should a homeowner have a limited budget, building in progression is not a problem. In this invention, each pre-manufactured deck panel is a structural unit with a frame and a nail strip on each side. The use of this deck panel will reduce the amount of large lumber necessary to build decks and is easy to install, remove, and add to. Moreover, the use of this system will only require common framing hardware and not rare materials. Furthermore, the use of pre-manufactured deck panels will allow a homeowner to plan a deck to his own specification either in a parquet, parallel, or any other desired pattern.
Lastly, it is possible to use this pre-manufactured deck panel on a variety of piers. It may be installed on a concrete pier set at a level height or a pier made with a beam to cover irregular terrain.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This invention provides an apparatus, method, and a system to arrange a deck or balcony. The preferred embodiment of this invention comprises:
a surface and a base, the base and the surface each having a top, a bottom, a first side, and a second side;
a plurality of lateral bars disposed on the surface;
a plurality of frame rails peripherally bordering the base and attached to the plurality of lateral bars; and
a plurality of nail strips attached to the plurality of frame rails.
A second aspect of this invention, a pre-manufactured deck panel, is a method for arranging the deck panel, comprising:
preparing a finish grade;
making a solid foundation to be received by the finish grade;
securing a plurality of clips to the solid foundation;
laying the deck panel between the plurality of clips with the surface facing upwardly and the plurality of nail strips mating; and
disposing a trim between the deck panel.
A third aspect of this invention, a pre-manufactured deck panel, is a deck panel system, comprising:
a finish grade to receive a solid foundation;
a deck panel having:
a surface and a base, the base and the surface each having a top, a bottom, a first side, and a second side;
a plurality of lateral bars disposed on the surface;
a plurality of frame rails peripherally bordering the base and attached to the plurality of lateral bars; and
a plurality of nail strips attached to the plurality of frame rails.
REFERENCES:
patent: 5339581 (1994-08-01), Schlickenmeyer
patent: 5361554 (1994-11-01), Bryan
patent: 5497590 (1996-03-01), Counihan
patent: 5511353 (1996-04-01), Jones
patent: 5671575 (1997-09-01), Wu
Friedman Carl D.
Skinner Sutton Watson & Rounds
Syres Christy M.
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