Patent ID: 9181716
Filing Date: 2015-11-10
Classification: E04B,E04D,E04F

Abstract:
1. A fastening track for securing laterally adjacent, slotted or grooved decking planks, a first embodiment of said fastening track comprising: an elongated base member extending from a leading edge to a trailing edge, wherein said base member is formed into a generally u-shaped channel having a top plate and opposed first and second side panels, extending downward from said top plate to opposed right and left edges, respectively, said top plate having a width extending from said first side panel to said second side panel and having a bottom surface and a top surface; a breakaway cutout in said first and second side panels formed by partially cut 90-degree notch cuts, wherein said 90-degree notch cuts extend to an area just short of both the leading edge as well as the first and second side panel bottom edges of the elongated base member; a recessed portion in said leading edge disposed to accommodate the trailing edge and corresponding trailing edge panel connector; a plurality of top spacers extending upward from said top plate top surface; a plurality of intermediate panel connectors disposed along the length of said top plate and projecting upward from said top plate, said intermediate panel connectors comprising a connector base plate extending from a bottom portion coupled to said top plate to an upper portion, a first engagement tang projecting from a connector base plate upper portion toward the elongated base leading edge, and a second receiver tang projecting from a connector base plate upper portion toward the elongated base trailing edge; a leading edge panel connector disposed proximate the base leading edge and projecting upward from said top plate comprising a connector base plate extending from a bottom portion coupled to said top plate to an upper portion, a receiving tang projecting from a connector base plate upper portion toward the elongated base trailing edge; a trailing edge panel connector disposed proximate said base trailing edge and projecting upward from said top plate comprising a connector base plate extending from a bottom portion coupled to said top plate to an upper portion, an engagement tang projecting from a connector base plate upper portion toward said elongated base leading edge; a plurality of penetrations situated between all said leading, intermediate and trailing connectors.