Abstract:
A fixing bracket is described for joining wooden building components to each other and to a substrate, particularly of the kind used for joining boards used to cover balconies and decks outdoors. It is essential that the fixing bracket is a double angle consisting of two L-sections (2, 2′), having a double web (5) consisting of two section legs (3, 3′), whereby a fixing hole (9, 9′) is provided in the angle flanges (8, 8′). In an advantageous manner, the tongue-shaped spikes (6, 6′) are arranged near the upper edge of the web and are cut directly out of the web and bent out perpendicularly from the web.
Abstract:
A floor installation system comprises a fastening system for interlocking a plurality of hardwood floor members. The fastening system utilizes a plurality of main fasteners that pass laterally into each hardwood floor member at set intervals. Each of the main fasteners includes an elongated shank having opposite distal ends each provided with at least one radially projecting substantially annular tooth. The opposite distal ends of each of the plurality of the main fasteners are adapted to be matingly received in opposite bore holes formed in adjacent flooring members to form an interlocking fastener.
Abstract:
The invention relates to mechanical connecting means, in particular for panels, which can be connected together in a positive fit in two spatial directions which are perpendicular to each other.
Abstract:
A masonry pin assembly and method of use is provided for aligning and setting masonry materials used in construction. A masonry pin assembly is provided having a substantially cylindrical cartridge, a spring residing within the cartridge and reacting against the cartridge, a pin slidably disposed within the cartridge such that when the spring is fully compressed the outer end of the pin is still within the cartridge and a trigger for releasing the pin from the cartridge, thereby aligning a masonry stone with adjacent stones.
Abstract:
A flooring system includes tiles (7) , at least a series of identical and rigid slab framing modules (1, 8) in at least one plane, the framing modules of the series being complementary so as to be placed relative to one another to form an exposed grid of the slabs (7) and elements for removably assembling together the modules, designed to impose a relative orientation of said modules and link them rigidly in one plane at least and to enable, once the flooring system is installed, to remove any one of the framing modules by manipulating only the framing module and, if required, only the adjacent slab(s) and or modules adjacent thereto.
Abstract:
The present invention is a component having a synthetic wood layer that is secured to a foamed polymer layer. The foamed polymer layer is comprised of a polymer selected from the group consisting of high density polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, low density polyethylene, chlorinated polyvinyl chloride, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, ethyl-vinyl acetate, and polystyrene. The component can be used for a variety of different purposes such as fencing, furniture, cabinets, storage devices, lawn edging, flower boxes, flooring, roofing, wall covering, building siding, basement flooring, basement wall covering, interior and exterior decorative house moldings, crown moldings, chair rails, picture frames, porch decks, deck railings, window moldings, window components, door components, door moldings, various other lawn and garden uses, various other below grade uses, and various other indoor and outdoor uses.
Abstract:
A modular surface assembly includes a plurality of panels, each panel having a planar top surface, a double-wall skirt extending around the perimeter of the planar surface and defining a narrow gap between the two walls of the skirt. Collinear first holes extend through the skirt at a first location along the skirt and collinear second holes extend through the skirt at a second location along the skirt spaced from the first location. A first connector extends through the first holes and into the gap of one panel for connecting the one panel to an adjacent similar panel at the first location, and a second connector extends through the second holes and into the gap of the one panel for connecting that panel to the adjacent panel at the second location. Various connector designs are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A deck structure utilizing recycled plastic lumber decking planks which slide onto a rigid frame is provided. The frame includes supporting members having protruding "T"-shaped connectors which selectively fit into preformed grooves on the underside of the plastic planks. The manner in which the planks are secured to the frame allows for the expansion and contraction of the individual plank lengths due to temperature variations. In addition, brackets are provided which fasten railings and the like to the rigid frame.
Abstract:
A hardwood floor system has upper and lower subfloors of wooden panels, a plurality of elongated floorboards disposed above the upper subfloor and a plurality of uniformly spaced compressible, deflectable pads supporting the lower subfloor above a base. In free-floating embodiment of the invention, each of the pads includes a glide tip that is slidable with respect to the base. The pads are a compressible material having a flattened truncated first end and a larger second end. Each pad has at least one tab connected to and extending laterally from one of its ends to secure the pad to the floor system. The pad includes an internal hollow volume with a cross sectional area that decreases from an opening at the second end of the pad to a closed end of the hollow volume proximate the first end of the pad. The opening has a cross-sectional area greater than the area of the flattened truncated first end of the pad.
Abstract:
A deck floor system for use in constructing a patio deck consists of a series of individual modules, each secured as a unit to the floor joists. Each module is constructed of a series of side-by-side floor members. The floor members are secured together into the module by threaded fasteners, which extend through spacers located between each floor member.