Patent ID: 6584748
Filing Date: 2003-07-01
Classification: E04C,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
A system for covering a deck surface comprising:a plurality of elongate cover members each comprising: a main panel including a top side with a top surface, a bottom side, and opposite first and second longitudinal edge zones; a plurality of longitudinal rib members extending downwardly from said bottom side of said main panel in spaced, parallel relation to one another for reinforcing and stiffening said main panel, and said plurality of longitudinal rib members each having a bottom end with means thereon for engaging the deck surface and supporting said main penal in spaced relation above said deck surface; an attachment lip integral with the bottom end of one of said plurality of longitudinal rib members and extending outwardly therefrom and outboard of said second longitudinal edge zone, and said attachment lip being structured and disposed for engaging the deck surface; a barbed member extending downwardly from said bottom side of said main panel adjacent to said first longitudinal edge zone; a lock channel on said attachment lip and positioned and disposed outboard of said second longitudinal edge zone, said lock channel being structured and disposed for interlocking receipt of said barbed member of an adjacently positioned one of said plurality of elongate cover members, and said lock channel defined by opposing longitudinal parallel spaced walls extending upwardly from said attachment lip and said walls including inwardly facing and opposing members having sloped surfaces and notches for snap fit receipt of said barbed member therebetween; and perforation means formed in said attachment lip for separating said attachment lip and said lock channel from said one of said plurality of longitudinal rib members and a remainder of said cover member.