CRH has been granted a patent for a step clip fastening device designed to securely attach deck boards to joists. The device features a base strip, step clip sets with anchors to grip the deck board, and tabs for alignment. This innovation aims to improve the efficiency and durability of deck installations. GlobalData’s report on CRH gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Step clip fastening device for deck boards
A step clip fastening device has been granted a patent (Publication Number: US11965341B2) for its innovative design that includes a base strip positioned along a joist surface, step clip sets with anchors that dig into and deform the bottom surface of a deck board, and a tab for alignment. The device aims to restrict movement of the deck board by utilizing the anchor's design and placement within the step clip sets. Additionally, the device includes a locking part to increase its length and allows for variable distance arrangement of the step clip sets along the base strip.
Furthermore, the patent also covers a step clip fastening system that includes a base strip, anchor, and tab for alignment along the joist surface. The system offers additional features such as a locking part for connection to other systems, a concave cavity for aligning step clip sets, and multiple tabs for further alignment. The system's method involves positioning the base strip, step clip sets, and anchors, followed by placing a deck board adjacent to each step clip set to ensure proper fastening. The method also includes configuring the base strip width, arranging step clips back-to-back, and deforming the deck board's bottom surface to restrict movement effectively.
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