Abstract: A set of components that can be used to construct a structurally sound dock are disclosed. The components can be extruded and the components are shaped such that interconnected components provide support for the other components thereby alleviating weak points due to welded only joints. A fascia channel provides additional strength by including structures that improve the vertical and horizontal strength of the fascia channel. HDPE plastic inserts and sheaves provide sound dampening for metal to metal contact points. Other components include a corner connector, a post system and a hinge system.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 24, 2015
Date of Patent:
January 2, 2018
Assignee:
GDC Enterprises
Inventors:
Harold Hawkins, III, Tim Osby, Michael Lyle
Abstract: A set of components that can be used to construct a structurally sound dock are disclosed. The components can be extruded and the components are shaped such that interconnected components provide support for the other components thereby alleviating weak points due to welded only joints. A fascia channel provides additional strength by including structures that improve the vertical and horizontal strength of the fascia channel. HDPE plastic inserts and sheaves provide sound dampening for metal to metal contact points. Other components include a corner connector, a post system and a hinge system.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 13, 2014
Date of Patent:
September 29, 2015
Assignee:
GDC Enterprises
Inventors:
Harold Hawkins, Timothy Osby, Michael Lyle
Abstract: A structural support system with a means for capturing and channeling elements originating from an exterior surface is disclosed. More specifically, the support system not only creates a dry area under a deck but is also a load bearing component of the deck. The support system is multifunctional in that it alleviates the need for traditional joist-dependent construction methods while simultaneously providing an efficient and aesthetically pleasing structure for maintaining a useful, dry area under the deck. Advantageously, embodiments are scalable in that the system comprises a repeatable series of interlocking components operable to be customized to any foreseeable deck footprint or load bearing application.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 28, 2012
Date of Patent:
May 19, 2015
Assignee:
GDC Enterprises, Inc.
Inventors:
Harold M. Hawkins, III, Michael A. Lyle, Timothy G. Osby
Abstract: A structural support system with a means for capturing and channeling elements originating from an exterior surface is disclosed. More specifically, the support system not only creates a dry area under a deck but is also a load bearing component of the deck. The support system is multifunctional in that it alleviates the need for traditional joist-dependent construction methods while simultaneously providing an efficient and aesthetically pleasing structure for maintaining a useful, dry area under the deck. Advantageously, embodiments are scalable in that the system comprises a repeatable series of interlocking components operable to be customized to any foreseeable deck footprint or load bearing application.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 12, 2009
Date of Patent:
October 2, 2012
Assignee:
GDC Enterprises
Inventors:
Harold M. Hawkins, III, Michael A. Lyle, Timothy G. Osby