Patent ID: 8291666
Filing Date: 2012-10-23
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
1. A decking system, comprising: a first decking panel adapted for attaching to a joist, the first decking panel comprising a first platform and a first leg, the first leg having a first angled portion extending from the platform and a first horizontal portion, contiguous with the first angled portion, wherein the first horizontal portion rests upon the joist; a second decking panel adapted for attaching to the joist adjacent to the first decking panel, the second decking panel comprising a second platform and a second leg, the second leg having a second angled portion extending from the second platform and a second horizontal portion, contiguous with the second angled portion, wherein the second horizontal portion rests upon the joist such that when the first decking panel and the second decking panel are adjacently positioned the first leg and the second leg define a space between the first decking panel and the second decking panel; and a clip adapted for insertion in the space between the first decking panel and the second decking panel and for securing the first decking panel and the second decking panel to the joist, the clip comprising a third leg and a fourth leg adapted for frictionally gripping opposing sides of the joist, the clip further comprising a clip body adapted for insertion into the space and attached to the third leg and the fourth leg, the clip body comprising a first angled side edge, a second angled side edge, and a top side, the top side having a first opening therein for receiving a fastener, such that when the clip is attached to the joist the first angled side edge contacts the first angled portion of the first leg and the second angled side edge contacts the second angled portion of the second leg thereby limiting movement of the first decking panel and the second decking panel when the clip is attached to the joist, the clip body further comprising a bottom side comprising a air of raised tracks extending downwardly from the bottom side of the clip body, each raised track comprising a pointed protrusion integrally formed with the clip body and extending along the bottom the clip body, the painted protrusion gripping an upper surface of the joist when the clip is attached to the joist.