Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Specified wear or friction-type traffic-carrying surface
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-04
2006-04-04
Friedman, Carl D. (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Specified wear or friction-type traffic-carrying surface
C052S650300, C052S588100, C052S589100, C052S592100, C404S035000, C404S041000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07021012
ABSTRACT:
The waterproof decking is a series of embodiments of extruded panels for forming a watertight deck assembly. First side, second side, and intermediate panels are provided, each having complementary edges for mating with other corresponding panels. One edge of the first side and intermediate panels is provided with a drainage gutter and the tongue or groove of a tongue and groove connection, with mating edges of the second side and intermediate panels being provided with the mating tongue or groove configuration, depending upon the embodiment. Each of the embodiments includes a depending drip rail which serves to wedge tightly against the opposite wall of the gutter of the adjoining panel to prevent relative motion between the two, and also to prevent capillary flow of liquid across the underside of the panel where it could leak into the area below. Additional sealing may be provided along the tongue and groove joints.
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Reed Bobby
Zeng Karl
Friedman Carl D.
Horton Yvonne M.
Litman Richard C.
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