Patent ID: 6971635
Filing Date: 2005-12-06
Classification: E04F

Abstract:
1. A mounting tool for removably attaching to an upper edge of a stud of a deck for pressing together a loose horizontal board against a secured horizontal board positioned on the stud, said tool including: a bracket assembly having a channel therein for removably receiving the upper edge of the stud such that said bracket assembly extends downward on opposite sides of the stud, said bracket assembly having a forward side and a rearward side, said bracket assembly including: a pivot rod being rotatably coupled to and extending away from said bracket assembly, said pivot rod being orientated perpendicular to said channel; a lever assembly being pivotally attached to said pivot rod, said lever assembly being selectively rotated in a first direction forward of said bracket assembly or in a second direction rearward of said bracket assembly; a locking assembly being attached to said lever assembly and said bracket assembly for selectively preventing rotation of said lever assembly in said second direction; and wherein said lever assembly may be rotated in said first direction such that said lever assembly abuts the loose horizontal board and urges the loose horizontal board away from the bracket assembly.