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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 31, 2020
Filed:
Oct. 28, 2016
Omg, Inc., Agawam, MA (US);
David Martel, Harwinton, CT (US);
Peter J. Shadwell, Longmeadow, MA (US);
OMG, Inc., Agawam, MA (US);
Abstract
A hidden fastener and associated method for attaching decking members with side grooves to a support member includes a cross member and an elongate anchoring member. The cross member has a body with a front and rear end and defines a hole. The front end has at least one prong and the rear end includes a bent wing. At least one leg extends downward from the body intermediate the front and rear ends. Each of the front and rear ends are configured to engage with the groove of adjacent decking members. The front end is inserted into the groove of a leading decking member and the anchoring member is driven through the hole into the support member. A trailing decking member is placed with the rear end in the groove adjacent the leading decking member.