Elongated cam, self-locking, board straightening device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8936054
APP PUB NO 20100180986A1
SERIAL NO

12687373

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A board straightening tool able to provide the force to straighten bent boards by simultaneously maintaining a grasping connection to both the joist being used to support the straightening device and the board being fastened to that joist, and maintaining a clearance between the straightening tool and board for the use of an Install the fastening device on the same joist that the tool is using for support is required to obtain the straightest installed boards possible and to maintain the maximum straightness of the deck board after the straightening device is released. The grasping pins are constructed either from a knurled metal for more grasp power or have a smooth surface providing for a reduction of marring of the joist. The tool also provides the force required to maintain consistently spaced gaps between the boards for a more desirable appearance.

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THE IPE CLIP FASTENER CO LLC2111 58TH AVENUE E BRADENTON FL 34203

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Pelc,, Jr Robert J Bradenton, US 6 41

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