US4833842A
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Segmented deck
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-12-14
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Granted: 1989-05-30
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Expires: 2007-12-14
Abstract
Abstract A segmented deck is provided that is built to and extending from exterior side of a building consisting of vertical support members extending upwardly from footings horizontal deck segment members and horizontal brace members secured together and all fabricated out of durable plastic material which will not rot and splinter. A hollow railing is also provided with built-in electrical sockets and lighting fixtures.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerry Anastasio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:00
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/003; E04B1/0023; E04B1/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
267 words
A segmented deck built into and extending from exterior side of a building which comprises: (a) a plurality of footings, each secured into the ground adjacent to the building; (b) a plurality of vertical support members, each secured and extending upwardly from one of said footings; (c) a plurality of horizontal deck segment members, each having a top flat surface; (d) a plurality of transverse horizontal brace members; (e) means for securing sides of said deck segment members together, securing tops of said vertical support members to bottom of said outermost deck segment member and securing said brace members to bottom of rest of said deck segment members, each of said deck segment members having an elongated female socket formed on bottom and one side thereof and a plurality of male plugs formed on opposite side thereof so that each of said male plugs can engage with one of said side female sockets thus securing said deck segment members together, each of said vertical support members having one male plug on top thereof so that each of said male plugs can engage with said bottom female socket in said outermost deck segment member thus securing said vertical support members to said outermost deck segment member, and each of said horizontal brace members having a plurality of male plugs formed on top side thereof so that each of said male plugs can engage with one of said bottom female sockets in each of rest of said deck segment members; and (f) means for attaching side of said innermost deck segment member to the exterior side of the building.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
267 words
A segmented deck built into and extending from exterior side of a building which comprises: (a) a plurality of footings, each secured into the ground adjacent to the building; (b) a plurality of vertical support members, each secured and extending upwardly from one of said footings; (c) a plurality of horizontal deck segment members, each having a top flat surface; (d) a plurality of transverse horizontal brace members; (e) means for securing sides of said deck segment members together, securing tops of said vertical support members to bottom of said outermost deck segment member and securing said brace members to bottom of rest of said deck segment members, each of said deck segment members having an elongated female socket formed on bottom and one side thereof and a plurality of male plugs formed on opposite side thereof so that each of said male plugs can engage with one of said side female sockets thus securing said deck segment members together, each of said vertical support members having one male plug on top thereof so that each of said male plugs can engage with said bottom female socket in said outermost deck segment member thus securing said vertical support members to said outermost deck segment member, and each of said horizontal brace members having a plurality of male plugs formed on top side thereof so that each of said male plugs can engage with one of said bottom female sockets in each of rest of said deck segment members; and (f) means for attaching side of said innermost deck segment member to the exterior side of the building.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A segmented deck as recited in claim 1, wherein said attaching means includes a plurality of brackets, each of which is mounted to the exterior side of the building and having an aperture therethrough for receiving one of said male plugs from said innermost deck segment member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A segmented deck as recited in claim 2, wherein said vertical support members, said horizontal deck segment members and said horizontal brace members are all fabricated out of durable plastic material which will not rot and splinter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
A segmented deck as recited in claim 3, further comprising: (a) a hollow railing secured to perimeter of the top flat surfaces of said horizontal deck segment members about three sides thereof: (b) a plurality of electrical sockets formed in said railing; (c) a plurality of light fixtures secured to said railing; and (d) wiring within said railing connected to said electrical sockets and said light fixtures to supply electrical power thereto.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-05-29 | 1992-11-28 | 1993-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-29 | 1996-11-28 | 1997-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-29 | 2000-11-28 | 2001-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |