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, and tabs for alignment. This innovative system ensures a strong and durable connection between the deck boards and joists. GlobalData’s report on CRH gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
According to GlobalData’s company profile on CRH, was a key innovation area identified from patents. CRH's grant share as of May 2024 was 59%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Step clip fastening device for securing 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's side surface, step clip sets with anchors that dig into and deform the bottom surface of a deck board, and a tab for alignment. The anchor restricts movement of the deck board and can be positioned at variable distances along the base strip. Additionally, a locking part can be added to increase the device's length, and step clip sets can be arranged with one or more step clips in front of each other.
Furthermore, a step clip fastening system has been patented, featuring a base strip, anchors that dig into the deck board, and tabs for alignment. The system includes additional features such as locking parts for connection to other systems, concave cavities for alignment, and multiple tabs for precise positioning. The method for using this system involves positioning the base strip, placing step clip sets with anchors, and aligning them with tabs along the joist surface. The anchor deforms the deck board to restrict movement, and step clips can be arranged back-to-back for added stability.
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