Abstract: A clip strip installation system comprising an adjustable base with a removably attaching tool body. The tool body has mechanisms for receiving and feeding through the tool body a clip of collated deck installation clips. One clip at a time is disposed within an installation chamber, where a vertical bit is rotated to drive a fastener of the clip into a support structure, such as a joist. The process of removing the bit causes automatic reloading of the chamber with the next clip in the strip without the need for a motor or power source.

Abstract: Fastener-free deck clips, methods of use, and associated installation tools. The clips use a gripping element to secure the clip to a joist and do not require the use of a separate screw or other fastener, simplifying the installation process. The clip has a central body with lateral wings extending to an endpoint, where the gripping element is located. The gripping element may include puncturing elements to adhere better to the joist. Likewise, the main body may have tabs that can be depressed to further adhere to the joist. The clips may be installed by use of a handheld tool.

Abstract: Rotating T-clips, installation tools, and methods of use in the installation of decking to achieve consistent board spacing and installation height. T-clips may comprise a wing element, collar element, and fastener element assembled for insertion in a gap between adjacent deck boards. The wing element, once descended beyond the gap opening into recessed spaces beneath the deck surface, naturally rotate by the motion of a driving means until engaging elements connect with surfaces of the spaces.

Abstract: A deck clip system, in which a deck clip or series of deck clips are provide for rapid deployment of deck boarding on joists. The deck clips have a base element and engaging elements. The base element can be affixed to a joist and the engaging elements extend from the base vertically to engage planks or deck boarding. The planks may have recesses configured to receive the engaging elements. The clips may be arranged or disposed into a strip for even faster deployment.

Abstract: Packaging systems are used for medical devices. For example, this document describes packaging systems for implantable medical devices such as, but not limited to, prosthetic heart valves that are deliverable in a minimally invasive manner using a system of catheters. Some embodiments of the packaging systems described herein are designed to facilitate preparation processes that clinicians perform to prepare the medical devices for implantation.