Abstract

A plurality of hidden clips can be included with a strip of clips and separated by a frangible section or tab located between adjacent clips. An aperture defined in each hidden clip can include an offset cylindrical section that causes a fastener to pivot from a vertical alignment when the fastener is driven into a joist. Each strip can be provided with a hand grip portion removably attached to a proximal-most hidden clip in the strip of clips.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 21/22 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for laying flooring of single elements, e.g. flooring cramps
• E04F 15/02 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
• E04B 1/00 - Constructions in generalStructures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs

Abstract

One or more hidden clips can be efficiently fastened and mounted to decking planks, e.g., with a tool or manually. A plurality of hidden clips can be included with a strip of clips and separated by a frangible section or tab located between adjacent clips. Each hidden clip can include a leading edge and a trailing edge opposite the leading edge. The leading edge can be beveled or tapered across an entirety thereof. At least one connecting tab spans between a respective leading edge and trailing edge of adjacent decking clips in the clip strip. Each of the decking clips can include an aperture configured to receive a fastener. A fastener can be disposed in the aperture in each clip such that each fastener extends partially above a top surface of the decking clip.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 15/02 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
• E04B 1/00 - Constructions in generalStructures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs

Abstract

A plurality of hidden clips can be included with a strip of clips and separated by a frangible section or tab located between adjacent clips. Each strip can be provided with a hand grip portion removably attached to a proximal-most hidden clip in the strip of clips. An aperture defined in each hidden clip can include an offset cylindrical section that causes a fastener to pivot from a vertical alignment when the fastener is driven into a joist.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 21/22 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for laying flooring of single elements, e.g. flooring cramps
• E04F 15/02 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements

Abstract

One or more hidden clips can be efficiently fastened and mounted to decking planks, e.g., with a tool or manually. A plurality of hidden clips can be included with a strip of clips and separated by a frangible section or tab located between adjacent clips. Each hidden clip can include one or more compression tabs having a sloped or angled cross member transversely extending between first and second extending elements to improve decking fixation.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04F 15/02 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
• E04B 1/00 - Constructions in generalStructures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
• E04F 21/22 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for laying flooring of single elements, e.g. flooring cramps

Abstract

A universal magazine mounts to a hand-operated power tool that will automatically feed a hidden deck board clip to the tool head from a strip of such clips and position the clips one at a time under the power tool's driving mechanism. The strip includes multiple hidden clips separated by a frangible section or tab located between adjacent clips. Each hidden clip can be formed of a plastic material and include a locating tab defined on each side of the clip's body and fastener aperture defined in a center of the body. Further, strips can be adapted for manual use and manipulation rather than for use with a power tool.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25B 23/06 - Arrangements for handling screws or nuts for feeding screws or nuts using built-in magazine
• B25C 1/00 - Hand-held nailing toolsNail feeding devices therefor
• B25C 3/00 - Portable devices for holding and guiding nailsNail dispensers
• E04B 1/00 - Constructions in generalStructures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
• E04F 15/02 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
• F16B 2/20 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening
• F16B 2/24 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material of metal
• F16B 15/00 - NailsStaples
• F16B 15/08 - NailsStaples formed in integral series but easily separable

Abstract

A universal magazine mounts to a hand-operated power tool that will automatically feed a hidden deck board clip to the tool head from a strip of such clips and position the clips one at a time under the power tool's driving mechanism. The strip includes multiple hidden clips separated by a frangible section or tab located between adjacent clips. Each hidden clip can be formed of a plastic material and include a locating tab defined on each side of the clip's body and fastener aperture defined in a center of the body. Further, strips can be adapted for manual use and manipulation rather than for use with a power tool.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25C 7/00 - Accessories for nailing or stapling tools, e.g. supports
• E04F 21/22 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for laying flooring of single elements, e.g. flooring cramps
• E04B 1/00 - Constructions in generalStructures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
• E04F 15/02 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
• B25C 5/16 - Staple-feeding devices

Abstract

A universal magazine mounts to a hand-operated power tool that will automatically feed a hidden deck board clip to the tool head from a strip of such clips and position the clips one at a time under the power tool's driving mechanism. The strip includes multiple hidden clips separated by a frangible section or tab located between adjacent clips. Each hidden clip can be formed of a plastic material and include a locating tab defined on each side of the clip's body and fastener aperture defined in a center of the body. Further, strips can be adapted for manual use and manipulation rather than for use with a power tool.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25B 23/06 - Arrangements for handling screws or nuts for feeding screws or nuts using built-in magazine
• B25C 1/00 - Hand-held nailing toolsNail feeding devices therefor
• B25C 3/00 - Portable devices for holding and guiding nailsNail dispensers
• E04B 1/00 - Constructions in generalStructures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
• E04F 15/02 - Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
• F16B 15/00 - NailsStaples
• F16B 15/08 - NailsStaples formed in integral series but easily separable
• F16B 2/20 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening
• F16B 2/24 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material of metal

Goods & Services

Non-metal fasteners for deck boards