Patents by Inventor Donald G. Hinkle

Donald G. Hinkle has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Integrated decking member fastening track system installation method and tool
    Patent number: 9127466
    Abstract: An installation method and tool facilitate the installation of decking members onto an elongated fastening track in an integrated fastening track systems. The installation tool comprises a base having a distal portion and a proximal portion. Imparting a striking force to the rear face of the base distal portion urges the front surface of the base proximal portion laterally into contact with fastening tangs integral with and extending upwardly from the fastening track, thereby engaging the fastening tangs to secure a decking member with longitudinal side edge slots to the fastening track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Inventor: Donald G. Hinkle
  • Integrated Decking Member Fastening Track System Installation Method And Tool
    Publication number: 20150040514
    Abstract: An installation method and tool facilitate the installation of decking members onto an elongated fastening track in an integrated fastening track systems. The installation tool comprises a base having a distal portion and a proximal portion. Imparting a striking force to the rear face of the base distal portion urges the front surface of the base proximal portion laterally into contact with fastening tangs integral with and extending upwardly from the fastening track, thereby engaging the fastening tangs to secure a decking member with longitudinal side edge slots to the fastening track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventor: Donald G. Hinkle