Hidden fastener unit and related method of use

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12264483
APP PUB NO 20210363761A1
SERIAL NO

17398799

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A fastener unit and related method for securing a board to a support is provided. The fastener unit includes a spacer block, a grip element extending from the spacer block and configured to fit in and engage a groove of the board, and one or more board engagement elements extending from a portion of the spacer block. The board engagement elements can clamp the board, between an upper and/or lower surface of the board and a groove of the board, thereby securing the spacer block in a position adjacent the groove to establish a gap between the board and another board. Related methods of use also are provided.

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NATIONAL NAIL CORPGRAND RAPIDS MI

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Schwartzkopf, Todd E A Hudsonville, US 23 51
Vandenberg, Roger A Hudsonville, US 66 736

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