Deck system and components
AssigneeAdmiral Composite Technologies, Inc.
InventorVincent Frank Carrubba
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Abstract
A decking system is made up of a variety of decking boards and other components are disclosed. In some aspects, the decking boards are connectable to each other so that adjacent boards will provide a water barrier and a drainage channel. Some versions of the boards may have a hollow region to accept the provision of heating elements or other accessory structures. A connector piece is disclosed in various embodiments span the gap between the butt ends of the boards to provide a water barrier at the butt ends of the boards. A gutter and downspout system is disclosed, as well as structures for protecting the ends or sides of the deck structure.
Claims36
A decking board, comprising:
- a first longitudinal side having at least one upwardly directed u-shaped hook next to at least one downwardly directed channel;
- a second longitudinal side having a laterally extending toungue defined by at least one downwardly directed u-shaped hook next to at least one upwardly directed channel;
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- a main central body portion disposed between the longitudinal sides.
A decking board, comprising:
- a first longitudinal side having at least one upwardly directed u-shaped hook next to at least one downwardly directed channel;
- a second longitudinal side having a groove adapted to receive said u-shaped hook;
- and a laterally extending tongue;
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- a main central body portion disposed between the longitudinal sides.
A decking system, comprising:
- a plurality of decking boards, where the ends of the boards have a joining member that connects the ends of the board to substantially prevent liquid from leaking thru the butt end joint gap.
A decking system, comprising:
- a plurality of decking boards, each of said decking boards having:
- a first end and a second end;
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- a groove disposed in at least the first end;
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- a flashing component having a first edge adapted to seat within the groove of the first end of one of said decking boards, and a second edge;
- wherein the second edge of said flashing component is adapted to connect with the second end of another of said decking boards.
A decking system, comprising a decking board, comprising:
- a first decking board having a longitudinal side having at least one upwardly directed u-shaped hook next to at least one downwardly directed channel;
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- a second decking board having a second longitudinal side having a groove adapted to receive said u-shaped hook;
- and a flexible member positioned in said groove;
- said first and second boards being assembled so that said u-shaped hook fits into said groove so that said flexible member contacts said u-shaped hook in a manner which allows for expansion of said first and second boards.
A decking system, comprising:
- a first decking board and a second decking board, each of said decking boards having a first end and a second end;
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- a flashing component connecting a first end of said first decking board to a second end of said second decking board.
A decking system, comprising:
- a first decking board having a first end and a second decking board having a second end;
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- a flexible member having a “V-shaped” profile with an outer surface,
- said first end and said second end forming a butt joint;
- said flexible member being positioned so that said outer surface contacts the first end of said first decking board and the second end of said second decking board.
A decking system, comprising:
- a first decking board having a first end and a second decking board having a second end;
- a butt joint defined by said first end and said second end;
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- a sealing element having a vertical member between said first end and said second end;
- and an upper horizontal member covering a gap between said first end and said second end.
A decking board comprising:
- a first longitudinal side having a male projecting member with an upwardly directed rib;
- a second longitudinal side having a female slot defining a downwardly directed rib, wherein when the boards are interlocked adjacent each other, the upwardly directed rib contacts the downwardly directed rib and forms a frictional engagement therebetween;
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- a main central body portion disposed between the longitudinal sides.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.