# US 2020/0399884 A1 · Step clip fastening system and method > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2020/0399884 A1 - Document ID: US20200399884A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/887,098 - Filed: 2020-05-29 - Published: 2020-12-24 - Earliest claimed: 2019-06-24 - Assignees: Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc. - Applicants: Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc. - Inventors: Christopher Michael Schneider - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20200399884A1 ## CPC - E04F 13/0803: {with load-supporting elongated furring elements between wall and covering elements} - E04F 13/0862: {composed of a number of elements which are identical or not, e.g. carried by a common web, support plate or grid} - E04F 13/24: Hidden fastening means on the rear of the covering or lining elements (E04F13/30 takes precedence){(not used, see E04F13/0801)} - E04F 15/02044: {Separate elements for fastening to an underlayer (E04F15/02133, E04F15/0215 take precedence)} - E04F 2015/0205: {with load-supporting elongated furring elements between the flooring elements and the underlayer} - E04F 2015/02094: {Engaging side grooves running along the whole length of the flooring elements} - E04F: FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS (windows, doors E06B) ## Abstract A step clip fastening device, the step clip fastening device comprising: an elongated base strip having a first end and a second end, wherein a female locking part is attached to the first end and a male locking part is attached to the second end; a plurality of step clip sets extending substantially perpendicularly upwards from the base strip, wherein each of the step clip set comprising at least two step clips arranged in a back-to-back configuration, wherein a step clip is attached at each of the first end and the second end of the base strip; an anchor protruded at a center of each of the step clip; and one or more tabs extending substantially perpendicularly downwards from the base strip between two corresponding step clips facing each other. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A step clip fastening device, the step clip fastening device comprising: an elongated base strip having a first end and a second end, wherein a female locking part is attached to the first end and a male locking part is attached to the second end; a plurality of step clip sets extending substantially perpendicularly upwards from the base strip, wherein each of the step clip set comprising at least two step clips arranged in a back-to-back configuration, wherein a step clip is attached at each of the first end and the second end of the base strip; an anchor protruded at a center of each of the step clip; and one or more tabs extending substantially perpendicularly downwards from the base strip between two corresponding step clips facing each other. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of step clip sets and the step clips are arranged along a length of the base trip at an equal distance. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of step clip sets and the step clips are arranged along the length of the base trip at a variable distance. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein a width of the base strip extends over an edge of a surface of a joist. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the anchor is located at an inner cavity of each of the step clip. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the anchor is an arc shaped protrusion. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the anchor is made of one of a metal, or a rubber. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the anchor is removably attached to the inner cavity of each of the step clips. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the one or more tabs are arc shaped. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the one or more tabs are oval head shaped. ### Claim 11 A deck fastening system for securing a plurality of deck boards over a surface of a joist, the system comprising: the plurality of deck boards, wherein each of the deck board comprising an upper surface and a lower surface; and one or more step clip fastening devices, wherein each of the step clip fastening device comprising: an elongated base strip having a first end and a second end, wherein a female locking part is attached to the first end and a male locking part is attached to the second end; a plurality of step clip sets extending substantially perpendicularly upwards from the base strip, wherein each of the step clip set comprising at least two step clips arranged in a back-to-back configuration, wherein a step clip is attached at each of the first end and the second end of the base strip; an anchor protruded at a center of each of the step clip; and one or more tabs extending substantially perpendicularly downwards from the base strip between two corresponding step clips facing each other. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The system of claim 11, wherein the lower surface of each of the deck board comprises a plurality of cavities. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The system of claim 11, wherein the deck board has a lower lip and an upper lip at each end defining a groove in between the lower lip and the upper lip. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The deck fastening system of claim 11, wherein a width of the base strip extends over an edge of the surface of the joist. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The deck fastening system of claim 11, wherein the one or more tabs are arc shaped. ### Claim 16 (depends on 11) The deck fastening system of claim 11, wherein the one or more tabs are oval head shaped. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the anchor is removably attached to the inner cavity of each of the step clips. ### Claim 18 (depends on 11) The deck fastening system of claim 11, wherein the bottom surface of the deck board comprises a flat surface. ### Claim 19 A method of assembling a deck board by using a step clip fastening device, the method comprising the steps of: rigidly attaching a step clip fastening device on a surface of a joist, wherein each tab of the step clip fastening device is positioned along a side surface of the joist; fastening the step clip fastening device by using one more fastening tool on the joist; positioning the deck board across two corresponding step clips facing each other of the step clip fastening device; sliding a first end of the deck board into an inner cavity of a first end of the step clip fastening device such that the step clip fastening device is engaged within a groove of the deck board; and snapping a second end of the deck board into an inner cavity of a corresponding step clip of the step clip fastening device to form a mating relationship between the deck board and the step clip fastening device through an anchor protruded at the center of each step clip of the step clip fastening device, wherein the anchor digs into the deck board. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The method of claim 19, further comprising joining a second step clip fastening device with the step clip fastening device by engaging a female locking part attached at a first end of the step clip fastening device with a male locking part attached at a second end of the second step clip fastening device.