Bobby W Reed

US Patent:

7021012, Apr 4, 2006

Filed:

Feb 4, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/770481

Inventors:

Karl Zeng - Russellville AL, US
Bobby Reed - Gallatin TN, US

International Classification:

E04F 11/16

US Classification:

52177, 526503, 525881, 525891, 525921, 404 35, 404 41

Abstract:

The waterproof decking is a series of embodiments of extruded panels for forming a watertight deck assembly. First side, second side, and intermediate panels are provided, each having complementary edges for mating with other corresponding panels. One edge of the first side and intermediate panels is provided with a drainage gutter and the tongue or groove of a tongue and groove connection, with mating edges of the second side and intermediate panels being provided with the mating tongue or groove configuration, depending upon the embodiment. Each of the embodiments includes a depending drip rail which serves to wedge tightly against the opposite wall of the gutter of the adjoining panel to prevent relative motion between the two, and also to prevent capillary flow of liquid across the underside of the panel where it could leak into the area below. Additional sealing may be provided along the tongue and groove joints.

US Patent:

7406801, Aug 5, 2008

Filed:

Aug 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/511249

Inventors:

Karl Zeng - Russellville AL, US
Bobby Reed - Gallatin TX, US

International Classification:

E04B 5/02

US Classification:

52177, 525921, 525881, 523024, 524831

Abstract:

The watertight decking is assembled from extruded panels to form a watertight deck assembly. First side, second side, and intermediate panels have complementary edges mating with other corresponding panels. One edge of the first side and intermediate panels has a drainage gutter and the tongue or groove of a tongue and groove connection, with mating second side and intermediate panel edges having the mating tongue or groove. A depending drip rail wedges tightly against the opposite gutter wall of the adjoining panel to prevent relative motion between the two, and also to prevent capillary flow of liquid across the underside of the panel where it could leak into the area below. Additional sealing may be provided along the tongue and groove joints. A second, lower wall opposite the upper wall defines a series of conduits therebetween, and also strengthens the panels and provides a finished appearance for the underside.

US Patent:

7415801, Aug 26, 2008

Filed:

Aug 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/203163

Inventors:

Karl Zeng - Russellville AL, US
Bobby Reed - Gallatin TN, US

International Classification:

E04B 5/02

US Classification:

52177, 525921, 525881, 523024, 524831

Abstract:

The waterproof decking is decking made from extruded panels for forming a watertight deck assembly. First side, second side, and intermediate panels are provided, each having complementary edges for mating with other corresponding panels. One edge of the first side and intermediate panels is provided with a drainage gutter and the tongue or groove of a tongue and groove connection, with mating edges of the second side and intermediate panels being provided with the mating tongue or groove configuration. The decking includes a depending drip rail which serves to wedge tightly against the opposite wall of the gutter of the adjoining panel to prevent relative motion between the two, and also to prevent capillary flow of liquid across the underside of the panel where it could leak into the area below. Additional sealing may be provided along the tongue and groove joints.