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Nailing anchor and method of use
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-10-10
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Granted: 1986-11-04
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Expires: 2004-10-10
Abstract
Abstract A nailing anchor for use in fixedly attaching a series of parallel wooden boards to a transverse joist. The member has two flat, horizontal tabs each positionable between one of a pair of adjacent boards and the joist. The tabs are fixedly attached to a flat spacer body and extend perpendicularly therefrom in opposite directions. A hole in the one tab allows the anchor to be nailed to the joist. An elongated slot in the spacer body allows the anchor to be toe-nailed through the one adjacent board into the joist. A flat, triangular point depends perpendicularly from an upper edge of the spacer for fastening the one board to the spacer body.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald L. Field
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:16
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F15/00; E04F15/02; E04F15/04; E01; E01D; E01D19/00; E01D19/12; E01D19/125; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/38; E04B1/48; E04B1/49; E04B5/00; E04B5/02; E04B5/12; F; F16; F16B; F16B15/00; F16B15/0023; F16B15/003; F16B15/0038; E01D2101/00; E01D2101/10; E04F15/02044; E04F2015/0205; E04F2015/02066; E04F2015/02077; E04F2015/02083; E04F2201/00; E04F2201/01; E04F2201/0107; E04F2201/05; E04F2201/0511; F16B2015/0076
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
An anchoring device for use in attaching a series of substantially parallel boards to a generally transversely oriented member, comprising: a spacer member for separating a pair of adjacent boards by a predetermined distance, the spacer member having a toe-nailing slot for toe-nailing the spacer member to the one adjacent board and the transverse member; a first tab fixedly attached to a first end portion of the spacer member and projecting generally perpendicularly therefrom for positioning between the other adjacent board and the transverse member, the first tab having a tie-down aperture for fixedly attaching the first tab to the transverse member; a second tab fixedly attached to the first end portion of the spacer member and projecting generally perpendicularly therefrom in a direction opposite the first tab for positioning between the one adjacent board and the transverse member; and a grasping member fixedly attached to an opposite second end portion of the spacer member and projecting generally perpendicularly therefrom in the same general direction as the first tab for embedding into the other adjacent board and holding the board stationary.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
An anchoring device for use in attaching a series of substantially parallel boards to a generally transversely oriented member, comprising: a spacer member for separating a pair of adjacent boards by a predetermined distance, the spacer member having a toe-nailing slot for toe-nailing the spacer member to the one adjacent board and the transverse member; a first tab fixedly attached to a first end portion of the spacer member and projecting generally perpendicularly therefrom for positioning between the other adjacent board and the transverse member, the first tab having a tie-down aperture for fixedly attaching the first tab to the transverse member; a second tab fixedly attached to the first end portion of the spacer member and projecting generally perpendicularly therefrom in a direction opposite the first tab for positioning between the one adjacent board and the transverse member; and a grasping member fixedly attached to an opposite second end portion of the spacer member and projecting generally perpendicularly therefrom in the same general direction as the first tab for embedding into the other adjacent board and holding the board stationary.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The anchoring device of claim 1 wherein the second tab is laterally offset from the toe-nailing slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The anchoring device of claim 1 wherein the grasping member is laterally offset from the toe-nailing slot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The anchoring device of claim 1 wherein the spacer member has a flat spacer portion with a thickness corresponding to the predetermined distance between the adjacent boards for holding the boards apart by the predetermined distance.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
146 words
An anchoring device for use in attaching a series of parallel boards to a generally transversely oriented member, comprising: a spacer member for separating a pair of adjacent boards by a predetermined distance; spacer member attachment means for fixedly attaching the spacer member to the one adjacent board and the transverse member, said attachment means including a nailing aperture for toe-nailing through the anchoring device to the one adjacent board and the transverse member; a tie-down member fixedly attached to the spacer member and projecting generally perpendicularly therefrom for positioning between the other adjacent board and the transverse member; tie-down member attachment means for fixedly attaching the tie-down member to the transverse member; and an engagement member fixedly attached to the spacer member and projecting generally perpendicularly therefrom in the same general direction as the tie-down member for engaging and holding stationary the other adjacent board.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
146 words
An anchoring device for use in attaching a series of parallel boards to a generally transversely oriented member, comprising: a spacer member for separating a pair of adjacent boards by a predetermined distance; spacer member attachment means for fixedly attaching the spacer member to the one adjacent board and the transverse member, said attachment means including a nailing aperture for toe-nailing through the anchoring device to the one adjacent board and the transverse member; a tie-down member fixedly attached to the spacer member and projecting generally perpendicularly therefrom for positioning between the other adjacent board and the transverse member; tie-down member attachment means for fixedly attaching the tie-down member to the transverse member; and an engagement member fixedly attached to the spacer member and projecting generally perpendicularly therefrom in the same general direction as the tie-down member for engaging and holding stationary the other adjacent board.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
71 words
The anchoring device of claim 5, further including a second spacer member fixedly attached to the first spacer member and projecting generally perpendicularly therefrom in a direction opposite the tie-down member for positioning between the one adjacent board and the transverse member and holding the one adjacent board at a distance from the transverse member corresponding to the distance the tie-down member holds the other board away from the transverse member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
The anchoring device of claim 5 wherein the tie-down member is a substantially flat plate member, and the tie-down member attachment means is a hole extending through the plate for receiving a nail to hold the plate stationary with respect to the transverse member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The anchoring device of claim 7 wherein the tie-down hole is laterally offset from the engagement member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The anchoring device of claim 5 wherein the engagement member is a flat, substantially triangular member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
The anchoring device of claim 5 wherein the spacer member attachment means is a slot in the spacer member positioned and sized to receive a nail for toe-nailing the spacer member to the one adjacent board and the transverse member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The anchoring device of claim 10 wherein the toe-nailing slot is laterally offset from the engagement member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
110 words
The anchoring device of claim 5 wherein the spacer member attachment means is a slot in the spacer member positioned and sized to receive a nail for toe-nailing the spacer member to the one adjacent board and the transverse member, and the anchoring device further includes a second spacer member fixedly attached to the first spacer member and projecting generally perpendicularly therefrom in a direction opposite the tie-down member for positioning between the one adjacent board and the transverse member and holding the one adjacent board at a distance from the transverse member corresponding to the distance the tie-down member holds the other board laterally offset from the toe-nailing slot.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The anchoring device of claim 5 wherein the tie-down member projects outwardly from an edge portion of the spacer member toward the transverse member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
89 words
The anchoring device of claim 13 further including a second spacer member fixedly attached to the first spacer member and projecting generally perpendicularly therefrom in a direction opposite the tie-down member for positioning between the one adjacent board and the transverse member and holding the one adjacent board at a distance from the transverse member corresponding to the distance the tie-down member holds the other board away from the transverse member, the second spacer member projects outwardly from the edge portion of the spacer member toward the transverse member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The anchoring device of claim 14 wherein the engagement member projects outwardly from an edge portion of the spacer member away from the transverse member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
107 words
An anchoring device for use in attaching a plurality of members in substantially parallel relation to a generally transversely oriented support, comprising: spacer means for providing a preset gap between a pair of adjacent members; anchoring means for fixedly attaching the anchoring devise to the transverse support; first fastening means for fixedly attaching the anchoring device to at least one of the adjacent members; and second fastening means for fixedly attaching the anchoring device to the other of the adjacent members, said second fastening means including a nailing aperture means for toe-nailing through the anchor device to the other of the adjacent boards and the transverse member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
107 words
An anchoring device for use in attaching a plurality of members in substantially parallel relation to a generally transversely oriented support, comprising: spacer means for providing a preset gap between a pair of adjacent members; anchoring means for fixedly attaching the anchoring devise to the transverse support; first fastening means for fixedly attaching the anchoring device to at least one of the adjacent members; and second fastening means for fixedly attaching the anchoring device to the other of the adjacent members, said second fastening means including a nailing aperture means for toe-nailing through the anchor device to the other of the adjacent boards and the transverse member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
35 words
The anchoring device of claim 16 wherein the spacer means comprises a plate having a thickness corresponding to the gap and positioned between the adjacent members, the plate being fixedly attached to the anchoring means.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
25 words
The anchoring device of claim 17 wherein the first fastening means includes a projecting member for embedding in and grasping one of the adjacent members.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
38 words
The anchoring device of claim 18 wherein the spacer means comprises a plate having a thickness corresponding to the gap and the nailing aperture means is a slot in the plate oriented generally transverse to the transverse support.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
43 words
The anchoring device of claim 16 wherein the anchoring means includes a substantially flat member fixedly attached to the spacer means for positioning between the one adjacent board and the transverse support, and means for attaching the flat member to the transverse support.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
26 words
The anchoring device of claim 20 wherein the means for attaching the flat member to the transverse support is an aperture extending through the flat member.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
32 words
The anchoring device of claim 20 wherein the further including a second substantially flat member fixedly attached to the spacer means for positioning between the other adjacent board and the transverse support.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
269 words
A method for anchoring a plurality of boards in substantially parallel relation to a generally transversely oriented member using an anchoring device having a spacer member with a slot, a first tab fixedly attached to a first end portion of the spacer member and projecting generally perpendicularly therefrom with a tie-down hole, a second tab fixedly attached to the first end portion of the spacer member laterally offset from the first tab, and projecting generally perpendicularly therefrom in a direction opposite the first tab, and a grasping member fixedly attached to an opposite second end portion of the spacer member and projecting therefrom in the same general direction as the first tab, comprising: positioning the second tab between the transverse member and a first board fixedly attached to the transverse member, and moving the spacer member into juxtaposition with the edge face of the first board; driving a nail angularly through the slot into and through the edge face of the first board and into the transverse member in a toe-nailing manner to fixedly attach the spacer member to the first board and the first board to the transverse member; driving a nail through the tie-down hole in the first tab to fixedly attach the first tab to the transverse member; moving a second board toward the spacer member to position the first tab between the second board and the transverse member; and driving the second board toward the spacer member to embed the grasping member in the edge face of the second board and move the edge face of the second board into juxtaposition with the spacer member.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
269 words
A method for anchoring a plurality of boards in substantially parallel relation to a generally transversely oriented member using an anchoring device having a spacer member with a slot, a first tab fixedly attached to a first end portion of the spacer member and projecting generally perpendicularly therefrom with a tie-down hole, a second tab fixedly attached to the first end portion of the spacer member laterally offset from the first tab, and projecting generally perpendicularly therefrom in a direction opposite the first tab, and a grasping member fixedly attached to an opposite second end portion of the spacer member and projecting therefrom in the same general direction as the first tab, comprising: positioning the second tab between the transverse member and a first board fixedly attached to the transverse member, and moving the spacer member into juxtaposition with the edge face of the first board; driving a nail angularly through the slot into and through the edge face of the first board and into the transverse member in a toe-nailing manner to fixedly attach the spacer member to the first board and the first board to the transverse member; driving a nail through the tie-down hole in the first tab to fixedly attach the first tab to the transverse member; moving a second board toward the spacer member to position the first tab between the second board and the transverse member; and driving the second board toward the spacer member to embed the grasping member in the edge face of the second board and move the edge face of the second board into juxtaposition with the spacer member.
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