US7918059B2
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Pedestal for ballast block decking
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2009-04-03
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Granted: 2011-04-05
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Expires: 2029-04-03
Abstract
Abstract A deck system and pedestal for use in forming an elevated surface are provided. The pedestal for supports blocks, pavers, tiles, or panels a spaced distance above an underlying surface. The pedestal has a base, a reinforcement wall, a support, and a coupler with a flange. The base is at a lower end of the pedestal and has a plate extending outward from a post. The reinforcement wall extends between the plate and the post and has a first eyelet formed therein. The support is located at an upper end of the pedestal for supporting the blocks, pavers, tiles, or panels thereon. It is adjustably mounted relative to the base for altering an overall height of the pedestal. The coupler, having a flange is adjustably located between the support and the base for further altering the overall height of the pedestal. A plurality of spaced-apart second eyelets extend through the flange.
Inventors
- 👤 John Repasky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:51
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F15/00; E04F15/02; E04F15/024; E04F15/02447; E04F15/02464; E04F15/0247; E04D; E04D11/00; E04D11/005; E04D11/007; E04F15/02177; E04F15/02183; E04F15/02044; E04F2015/02105; E04F2015/02127
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A pedestal for supporting blocks, pavers, tiles, or panels a spaced distance above an underlying surface, comprising: a base at a lower end thereof having a plate extending outward from a post; a reinforcement wall extending between the plate and the post and having a first eyelet formed therein, the first eyelet is located at a corner where the post interconnects with the reinforcement wall; a support at an upper end thereof for supporting the blocks, pavers, tiles, or panels thereon, the support being adjustably mounted relative to the base for altering an overall height of the pedestal; a coupler being adjustably located between the support and the base for further altering the overall height of the pedestal; a flange that extends circumferentially about the coupler; and, a plurality of spaced-apart second eyelets extending through the flange.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A pedestal for supporting blocks, pavers, tiles, or panels a spaced distance above an underlying surface, comprising: a base at a lower end thereof having a plate extending outward from a post; a reinforcement wall extending between the plate and the post and having a first eyelet formed therein, the first eyelet is located at a corner where the post interconnects with the reinforcement wall; a support at an upper end thereof for supporting the blocks, pavers, tiles, or panels thereon, the support being adjustably mounted relative to the base for altering an overall height of the pedestal; a coupler being adjustably located between the support and the base for further altering the overall height of the pedestal; a flange that extends circumferentially about the coupler; and, a plurality of spaced-apart second eyelets extending through the flange.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The pedestal of claim 1 wherein the first eyelet extends into a drainage opening of the base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
10 words
The pedestal of claim 1 wherein the post is hollow.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The pedestal of claim 3 further comprising drainage openings formed in the base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The pedestal of claim 4 wherein at least one of the drainage openings is in communication with the first eyelet and an inside of the hollow post.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The pedestal of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of upstanding walls that project from a support plate of the support and that define quadrants on the support plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
169 words
A pedestal system for supporting blocks, pavers, tiles, or panels a spaced distance above an underlying surface, comprising: a plurality of pedestals each having a base; each base having a plate located on the underlying surface extending outward from a post, a reinforcement wall extending between the plate and the post, and a base eyelet located at a corner where the post interconnects with the reinforcement wall; a support at an upper end of each pedestal for supporting the blocks, pavers, tiles, or panels thereon, the support being adjustably mounted relative to the base for altering an overall height of the pedestal; couplers being adjustably located between the supports and the bases for further altering the overall height of the pedestals; a flange extending circumferentially about each coupler; a plurality of spaced-apart securement eyelets extending through each flange; and, wire bracing extending between the base and securement eyelets such the bracing spans an area extending downward from the couplers to the plates of the bases on the underlying surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
169 words
A pedestal system for supporting blocks, pavers, tiles, or panels a spaced distance above an underlying surface, comprising: a plurality of pedestals each having a base; each base having a plate located on the underlying surface extending outward from a post, a reinforcement wall extending between the plate and the post, and a base eyelet located at a corner where the post interconnects with the reinforcement wall; a support at an upper end of each pedestal for supporting the blocks, pavers, tiles, or panels thereon, the support being adjustably mounted relative to the base for altering an overall height of the pedestal; couplers being adjustably located between the supports and the bases for further altering the overall height of the pedestals; a flange extending circumferentially about each coupler; a plurality of spaced-apart securement eyelets extending through each flange; and, wire bracing extending between the base and securement eyelets such the bracing spans an area extending downward from the couplers to the plates of the bases on the underlying surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The pedestal system of claim 7 wherein the base eyelet is located in the reinforcement wall.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
150 words
A pedestal for supporting blocks, pavers, tiles, or panels a spaced distance above an underlying surface, comprising: a base at a lower end thereof having a plate extending outward from a hollow post; a reinforcement wall extending between the plate and the post and having a first eyelet formed therein; a support at an upper end thereof for supporting the blocks, pavers, tiles, or panels thereon, the support being adjustably mounted relative to the base for altering an overall height of the pedestal; a coupler being adjustably located between the support and the base for further altering the overall height of the pedestal; a flange that extends circumferentially about the coupler; a plurality of spaced-apart second eyelets extending through the flange; and drainage openings formed in the base, wherein at least one of the drainage openings is in communication with the first eyelet and an inside of the hollow post.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
150 words
A pedestal for supporting blocks, pavers, tiles, or panels a spaced distance above an underlying surface, comprising: a base at a lower end thereof having a plate extending outward from a hollow post; a reinforcement wall extending between the plate and the post and having a first eyelet formed therein; a support at an upper end thereof for supporting the blocks, pavers, tiles, or panels thereon, the support being adjustably mounted relative to the base for altering an overall height of the pedestal; a coupler being adjustably located between the support and the base for further altering the overall height of the pedestal; a flange that extends circumferentially about the coupler; a plurality of spaced-apart second eyelets extending through the flange; and drainage openings formed in the base, wherein at least one of the drainage openings is in communication with the first eyelet and an inside of the hollow post.
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