Light-transmissive decking assembly
AssigneeClear-Deck Systems, Inc.
InventorJohannes N. Gaston
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Abstract
A light-transmissive decking section for use in a decking assembly for supporting a user while allowing the user to receive light through the decking assembly. The light-transmissive decking section is provided with a light-transmissive top section. The transmissive properties of the light-transmissive decking section increase the aesthetic appeal of the decking assembly and allow the light to be used below the decking assembly for illumination and heat. The light-transmissive decking section may also be provided with a light or a solar panel to alternatively emanate light or generate power from ambient light.
Claims22
A light-transmissive decking section for allowing the passage of light through a deck, said light-transmissive decking section comprising:
- (a) a substantially planar top section of a uniform width, said top section being constructed of a light-transmissive material which allows light to pass through the decking section, said top section having a first end and a second end, said top section also having a first edge and a second edge located transversely of said first end and said second end;
- (b) a first side section having a first end and a second end and being coextensive in length with said top section, said first side section operably connected to said top section along said first edge to buttress said top section against lateral displacement;
- (c) a second side section having a first end and a second end and being coextensive in length with said top section, said second side section operably connected to said top section along said second edge to buttress said top section against lateral displacement;
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- (d) means for securing said light-transmissive decking section into place on said deck, wherein said securing means is a bracket secured to said deck, and in supporting engagement with said light-transmissive decking section.
A light-transmissive decking section for allowing the passage of light through a deck, said light-transmissive decking section comprising:
- (a) a substantially planar top section of a uniform width, said top section being constructed of a light-transmissive material which allows light to pass through the decking section, said top section having a first end and a second end, said top section also having a first edge and a second edge located transversely of said first end and said second end;
- (b) a first side section having a first end and a second end and being coextensive in length with said top section, said first side section operably connected to said top section along said first edge to buttress said top section against lateral displacement;
- (c) a second side section having a first end and a second end and being coextensive in length with said top section, said second side section operably connected to said top section along said second edge to buttress said top section against lateral displacement;
- and (d) means for securing said light-transmissive decking section into place on said deck wherein said securing means is a first side flange secured to and extending outward from said first side section of said light-transmissive decking section and a second side flange secured to and extending outward from said second side section of said light-transmissive decking section.
A decking assembly for supporting a user, in which at least a portion of the assembly allows light to pass through the decking assembly to the user. The decking assembly comprising:
- (a) a deck supported above the ground and capable of supporting the user;
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- (b) a light-transmissive decking section secured to said deck, said decking section comprising:
- (i) a substantially planar top section of a uniform width, said top section being constructed of a light-transmissive material which allows light to pass through the decking section, said top section having a first end and a second end, said top section also having a first edge, and a second edge located transversely of said first end and said second end;
- (ii) a first side section having a first end and a second end and being co-extensive in length with said top section, said first side section operably connected to said top section along said first edge to buttress said top section against lateral displacement;
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- (iii) a second side section having a first end and a second end and being coextensive in length with said top section, said second side section operably connected to said top section along said second edge to buttress said top section against lateral displacement.
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