Self-Centering Deck Tool

a deck tool and self-centering technology, applied in the field of construction, can solve the problems of missing the center of the joist, multiple difficulties of previously used methods, and unpleasant appearan

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-06-04
REED KEVIN WILLIAM
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[0009]The primary object of the invention is to provide accurate and precise guide holes for pilot

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Multiple difficulties arise with the previously used methods.
Using a sight method often results in an unpleasing appearance and may result in missing the center of the joist.
These methods can be time consuming and inaccurate res

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[0024]The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. It is to be understood that in some instances various aspects of the invention may be shown exaggerated or enlarged to facilitate an understanding of the invention.

[0025]Referring to FIGS. 1-4 of the drawings, the invention 10 is a rigid, single-piece, right angle rectangle shaped deck tool comprising of a top surface 11 and a right angle, front surface 12. The invention can be made from any suitable materials such as formed metal, cast metal, and plastic. Preferably the invention is made from formed metal at a thickness of 0.125″.

[0026]Referring to FIG. 2, the top surface 11 has four marked and spaced 5 / 32 diameter holes 14, 15, 16, and 17. It should be understood that the tool can be manufactured with the location of the four marked and spaced diameter holes on top surface 11 in different locations depending on the width of deck boa...

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A one-piece tool that is a jig for drilling pilot holes in deck boards by self-aligning along two axis on a planar surface in the form of a relative offset from the deck board and joist resulting in one point using the deck board and joist as a reference guide. The self-alignment feature replicates the position of the pilot holes for fasteners that are accurately on the centerline of joist and uniformly spaced and flush with deck board. Deck fasteners remain centered in the joist assuring optimal structural strength. The tool can be aligned to the right or left of the joist as needed with the same results. The tool may be used with various decking materials including but not exclusive to wood or composite decking The tool replicates the drilling pattern with accuracy and precision resulting in an extremely aesthetic appearance and optimal strength of the finished deck.

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REFERENCES CITEDU.S. Patent Documents[0001]4,766,782August 1988Tanner81 / 44 4,930,225June 1990Phillips33 / 5264,955,142September 1990Rieck33 / 5265,560,117October 1996Tallman33 / 5266,243,961June 2001Winski33 / 526CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0002]None.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0003]1. Field of the Invention[0004]This invention relates generally to the field of construction and more specifically to a one-piece tool that is designed for use in deck construction.[0005]This invention relates to providing an aesthetic appearance of decking by aligning fasteners in a true and straight line although it will be appreciated that the alignment also provides optimal structural integrity and the tool is versatile in its use in most decking situations.[0006]2. Description of Prior Art[0007]Previously, deck board fasteners were placed by sight or by use of a square. Multiple difficulties arise with the previously used methods. Using a sight method often results in an unpleasing appearance and ma...

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IPC IPC(8): E04G21/18
CPCE04G21/1891
Inventor REED, KEVIN WILLIAM
Owner REED KEVIN WILLIAM
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