Non-metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving
stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other
pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or
flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the
pedestals to create a deck or floor surface; non-metal
decking; non-metal floor tiles; non-metal flooring and
decking foundation bases; non-metal gratings; non- metal
joists; non-metal couplers for non-metal flooring and
decking. Non-metal fasteners, namely, fasteners for attaching
non-metal decking.
Non-metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving
stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other
pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or
flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the
pedestals to create a deck or floor surface; non-metal
decking; non-metal floor tiles; non-metal flooring and
decking foundation bases; non-metal gratings; non- metal
joists; non-metal couplers for non-metal flooring and
decking. Non-metal fasteners, namely, fasteners for attaching
non-metal decking.
(1) Non-metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the pedestals to create a deck or floor surface; non-metal decking; non-metal floor tiles; non-metal flooring and decking foundation bases; non-metal gratings; non- metal joists; non-metal couplers for non-metal flooring and decking.
(2) Non-metal fasteners, namely, fasteners for attaching non-metal decking.
(1) Non-metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the pedestals to create a deck or floor surface; non-metal decking; non-metal floor tiles; non-metal flooring and decking foundation bases; non-metal gratings; non- metal joists; non-metal couplers for non-metal flooring and decking.
(2) Non-metal fasteners, namely, fasteners for attaching non-metal decking.
non-metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the pedestals to create a deck or floor surface; non-metal decking; non-metal floor tiles; non-metal flooring and decking foundation bases; non-metal gratings; non- metal joists; non-metal couplers for non-metal flooring and decking Non-metal fasteners, namely, fasteners for attaching non-metal decking
non-metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the pedestals to create a deck or floor surface; non-metal decking; non-metal floor tiles; non-metal flooring and decking foundation bases; non-metal gratings; non- metal joists; non-metal couplers for non-metal flooring and decking Non-metal fasteners, namely, fasteners for attaching non-metal decking
Parquet floors; non-metallic anchors, namely, anchors used
to support flooring, pavers, decking, tiles, and walking
surfaces; floor tiles and pavers of wood; manufactured wood
products, namely, flooring, pavers, decking, tiles, decking,
and walking surfaces; semi-finished boards of wood;
nonmetallic frames for building; non-metallic floors; wood
coatings in the nature of coatings sold as an integral
component of flooring, pavers, tiles, decking, and walking
surfaces; sills, not of metal; nonmetallic beams;
non-metallic building frames; non-metallic swimming pool
deck; wooden batten; wood floorboards; injection molded
products of plastic for use in construction, namely,
pedestals for supporting flooring, decking, and walking
surfaces.
(1) Parquet floors; non-metallic anchors, namely, anchors used to support flooring, pavers, decking, tiles, and walking surfaces; floor tiles and pavers of wood; manufactured wood products, namely, flooring, pavers, decking, tiles, decking, and walking surfaces; semi-finished boards of wood; nonmetallic frames for building; non-metallic floors; wood coatings in the nature of coatings sold as an integral component of flooring, pavers, tiles, decking, and walking surfaces; sills, not of metal; nonmetallic beams; non-metallic building frames; non-metallic swimming pool deck; wooden batten; wood floorboards; injection molded products of plastic for use in construction, namely, pedestals for supporting flooring, decking, and walking surfaces.
Metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving stones,
wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other pedestrian
walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or flat
surface, where the materials may be set on top of the
pedestals to create a deck or floor surface; construction
elements made of metal for use in supporting or elevating
decks, floors, panels, pavers, floor panels, or floor tiles. Non-metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving
stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other
pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or
flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the
pedestals to create a deck or floor surface; construction
elements not made of metal for use in supporting or
elevating decks, floors, panels, pavers, floor panels, or
floor tiles; paving tiles; patio pavers. Non-metal storage boxes for general use.
Non-metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving
stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other
pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or
flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the
pedestals to create a deck or floor surface.
Metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving stones,
wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other pedestrian
walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or flat
surface, where the materials may be set on top of the
pedestals to create a deck or floor surface; construction
elements made of metal for use in supporting or elevating
decks, floors, panels, pavers, floor panels, or floor tiles. Non-metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving
stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other
pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or
flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the
pedestals to create a deck or floor surface; construction
elements not made of metal for use in supporting or
elevating decks, floors, panels, pavers, floor panels, or
floor tiles; paving tiles; patio pavers. Non-metal storage boxes for general use.
Parquet floors; Construction materials, namely, non-metallic anchors used in the construction of flooring, pavers, decking, tiles, and walking surfaces; Floor tiles and pavers of wood; Manufactured wood products, namely, flooring, pavers, decking, and tiles; Semi-finished boards of wood; Nonmetallic frames for building; Non-metallic floors; Wood coatings in the nature of coatings sold as an integral component of flooring, pavers, tiles, and decking; Sills, not of metal; Nonmetallic beams; Nonmetallic building frames; Non-metallic swimming pool deck; Wooden batten; Wood floorboards; Injection molded products of plastic for use in construction, namely, building materials in the nature of plastic pedestals for elevating and supporting flooring, decking, and walking surfaces
(1) Non-metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the pedestals to create a deck or floor surface.
(1) Metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the pedestals to create a deck or floor surface; construction elements made of metal for use in supporting or elevating decks, floors, panels, pavers, floor panels, or floor tiles.
(2) Non-metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the pedestals to create a deck or floor surface; construction elements not made of metal for use in supporting or elevating decks, floors, panels, pavers, floor panels, or floor tiles; paving tiles; patio pavers.
(3) Non-metal storage boxes for general use.
(1) Metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the pedestals to create a deck or floor surface; construction elements made of metal for use in supporting or elevating decks, floors, panels, pavers, floor panels, or floor tiles.
(2) Non-metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the pedestals to create a deck or floor surface; construction elements not made of metal for use in supporting or elevating decks, floors, panels, pavers, floor panels, or floor tiles; paving tiles; patio pavers.
(3) Non-metal storage boxes for general use.
Metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving stones,
wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other pedestrian
walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or flat
surface, where the materials may be set on top of the
pedestals to create a deck or floor surface. Non-metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving
stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other
pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or
flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the
pedestals to create a deck or floor surface.
Metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving stones,
wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other pedestrian
walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or flat
surface, where the materials may be set on top of the
pedestals to create a deck or floor surface.
Non-metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the pedestals to create a deck or floor surface; construction elements not made of metal, namely, splines, leveling shims, stackable levelers inserts for use with pedestals, floating foundations base pads for use with pedestals, joist attachments for connecting pedestal, braces, brace pegs, namely, rigid structure joint connectors, all for use in building and construction for the elevation, leveling, bracing, stabilizing, and support of decks, floors, panels, pavers, floor panels, and floor tiles; paving tiles; patio pavers Non-metal storage boxes for general use
Metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the pedestals to create a deck or floor surface; construction elements made of metal, namely, splines, leveling shims, stackable leveler inserts for use with pedestals, floating foundation base pads for use with pedestals, joist attachments for connecting pedestal, braces, brace pegs, namely, rigid structure joint connectors, all for use in building and construction for the elevation, leveling, bracing, stabilizing, and support of decks, floors, panels, pavers, floor panels, and floor tiles
Metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the pedestals to create a deck or floor surface; construction elements made of metal, namely, splines, leveling shims, stackable leveler inserts for use with pedestals, floating foundation base pads for use with pedestals, joist attachments for connecting pedestal, braces, brace pegs, namely, rigid structure joint connectors, all for use in building and construction for the elevation, leveling, bracing, stabilizing, and support of decks, floors, panels, pavers, floor panels, and floor tiles
Non-metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the pedestals to create a deck or floor surface; construction elements not made of metal, namely, splines, leveling shims, stackable levelers inserts for use with pedestals, floating foundations base pads for use with pedestals, joist attachments for connecting pedestal, braces, brace pegs, namely, rigid structure joint connectors, all for use in building and construction for the elevation, leveling, bracing, stabilizing, and support of decks, floors, panels, pavers, floor panels, and floor tiles; paving tiles; patio pavers Non-metal storage boxes for general use
(1) Metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the pedestals to create a deck or floor surface.
(2) Non-metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the pedestals to create a deck or floor surface.
(1) Metal, adjustable building pedestals for supporting paving stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the pedestals to create a deck or floor surface.
non-metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the pedestals to create a deck or floor surface
Metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the pedestals to create a deck or floor surface
metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the pedestals to create a deck or floor surface
27.
Peripheral restraint system for elevated flooring surface
A peripheral stabilizing system for elevated flooring surfaces that is configured to resist uplift forces acting against the elevated flooring surface thereby reducing the likelihood of dislodged flooring units (e.g., surface tiles, pavers, etc.) and the like. Broadly, the disclosed system includes a support structure disposed over a fixed surface (e.g., roof deck or the like), a plurality of flooring units appropriately laid over the support structure, and one or more restraint systems positionable adjacent the outer periphery of the flooring surface. Each restraint system includes an anchoring member disposed over the outer periphery and a wedge member insertable between the anchoring member and the wall to frictionally grip the anchoring member and wall and thereby restrict movement of at least one of the peripheral flooring units in a direction away from the fixed surface.
A restraint system for an elevated building surface assembly including restraint members that are receivable in gaps adjacent outer edge segments of flooring units to secure the flooring units to an underlying support structure. The restraint members may be readily manipulated to allow for the selective removal of one or more of the flooring units for replacement thereof, access to the support structure, and/or the like.
A restraint system for an elevated building surface assembly including restraint members that are receivable in gaps adjacent outer edge segments of flooring units to secure the flooring units to an underlying support structure. The restraint members may be readily manipulated to allow for the selective removal of one or more of the flooring units for replacement thereof, access to the support structure, and/or the like.
A method of fabricating a plate for a support pedestal used to support a building surface component above a fixed surface includes forming one or more ribs into a sheet of material adjacent a periphery of the sheet so that the rib extends substantially continuously about a central axis of the sheet that is perpendicular to first and second opposite surfaces of the sheet and creating a series of spacer tabs out of the sheet between the central axis and the rib that are configured to space adjacent building surface components placed over the sheet.
A peripheral stabilizing system for elevated flooring surfaces that is configured to resist uplift forces acting against the elevated flooring surface thereby reducing the likelihood of dislodged surface tiles and the like. Broadly, the disclosed system includes a support structure disposed over a fixed surface (e.g., roof deck or the like), a plurality of surface tiles appropriately laid over the support structure, and one or more restraint apparatuses (e.g., support ledgers) that are positionable adjacent the outer periphery of the flooring surface. Each restraint apparatus includes a mounting portion that is securable to a wall (e.g., parapet) and a restraint portion positionable over a portion of the elevated flooring surface adjacent the outer periphery for restricting movement of the flooring surface in a direction away from the fixed surface.
A peripheral stabilizing system for elevated flooring surfaces that is configured to resist uplift forces acting against the elevated flooring surface thereby reducing the likelihood of dislodged surface tiles and the like. Broadly, the disclosed system includes a support structure disposed over a fixed surface (e.g., roof deck or the like), a plurality of surface tiles appropriately laid over the support structure, and one or more restraint apparatuses (e.g., support ledgers) that are positionable adjacent the outer periphery of the flooring surface. Each restraint apparatus includes a mounting portion that is securable to a wall (e.g., parapet) and a restraint portion positionable over a portion of the elevated flooring surface adjacent the outer periphery for restricting movement of the flooring surface in a direction away from the fixed surface.
An elevated flooring surface assembly including surface tiles disposed on respective support plates, the corners of which in turn rest on support pedestals disposed upon a fixed surface with a predetermined spacing therebetween to provide for increased degrees of support of the surface tiles above the fixed surface.
An elevated flooring surface assembly including surface tiles disposed on respective support plates, the corners of which in turn rest on support pedestals disposed upon a fixed surface with a predetermined spacing therebetween to provide for increased degrees of support of the surface tiles above the fixed surface.
An elevated flooring surface assembly including surface tiles disposed on respective support plates, the corners of which in turn rest on support pedestals disposed upon a fixed surface with a predetermined spacing therebetween to provide for increased degrees of support of the surface tiles above the fixed surface.
A support pedestal for adjustably supporting a building surface component above a fixed surface and including a base member having a base plate that is configured to be placed upon a surface, a support member having a support plate that is configured to support at least one building surface component, and an adjustment apparatus interconnecting the base member and the support member that facilitates adjustment of each of the base member and support member relative to the other of the base member and the support member in numerous manners. The adjustment apparatus includes a first connector receivable in a first receiver attached to and extending away from one of the base plate or support plate, a second connector attachable to the other of the base plate or support plate, and a shaft threadably interconnecting the base and support connectors.
A support pedestal for adjustably supporting a building surface component above a fixed surface and including a base member having a base plate that is configured to be placed upon a surface, a support member having a support plate that is configured to support at least one building surface component, and an adjustment apparatus interconnecting the base member and the support member that facilitates adjustment of each of the base member and support member relative to the other of the base member and the support member in numerous manners. The adjustment apparatus includes a first connector receivable in a first receiver attached to and extending away from one of the base plate or support plate, a second connector attachable to the other of the base plate or support plate, and a shaft threadably interconnecting the base and support connectors.
A support structure for elevating a building surface above a fixed surface including a plurality of support pedestals disposed in spaced-apart relation on the fixed surface, a plurality of stabilizing braces interconnecting adjacent of the plurality of support pedestals, and a plurality of restraint members. The restraint members include a mounting portion securable to one of the plurality of stabilizing braces and a restraint portion operatively attached to the mounting portion and securable to an outer edge segment of one or more of the surface tiles.
An elevated building surface assembly including a plurality of surface tiles, a plurality of support pedestals disposed in spaced-apart relation on a fixed surface and having a support plate with a top surface operatively supporting the surface tiles in horizontally spaced-apart relation, and a plurality of elongate restraining members configured to restrict movement of the surface tile(s) in directions away from first and second adjacent support pedestals and/or relative to one or more adjacent surface tiles to advantageously limit movement or displacement of the surface tile(s) that may otherwise occur due to uplift forces (e.g., generated by winds and/or the like).
E04B 2/00 - Murs, p. ex. cloisons, pour bâtimentsStructure des murs en ce qui concerne l'isolationAssemblages spécifiques pour les murs
E04H 12/00 - ToursMâts ou pylônesCheminées d'usineChâteaux d'eauProcédés d'édification de ces structures
E04C 2/52 - Éléments de construction de relativement faible épaisseur pour la construction de parties de bâtiments, p. ex. matériaux en feuilles, dalles ou panneaux caractérisés par la forme ou la structure avec adaptations particulières pour usages auxiliaires, p. ex. servant au logement de conduits
E04B 1/00 - Constructions en généralStructures qui ne sont limitées ni aux murs, p. ex. aux cloisons, ni aux planchers, ni aux plafonds, ni aux toits
E04F 15/22 - Planchers montés élastiquement, p. ex. planchers montés sur ressorts
E04G 1/22 - Échafaudages ayant une plate-forme sur un soubassement extensible, p. ex. du type télescopique ou à mécanisme pantographe
H02G 3/38 - Installations de câbles ou de lignes dans les murs, les sols ou les plafonds les câbles ou lignes étant installés dans des conduits ou des canalisations préétablis
E04D 11/00 - Couverture de toit dans la mesure où elle ne se limite pas aux caractéristiques couverts par un seul des groupes Couverture de toit réalisée par des moyens non prévus dans les groupes
E04F 15/02 - Revêtements de sol composés d'un certain nombre d'éléments semblables
Non-metal, adjustable pedestals for supporting paving stones, wooden decks, sleepers, flooring panels, other pedestrian walk surfaces, or other materials on a sloped or flat surface, where the materials may be set on top of the pedestals to create a deck or floor surface
44.
Systems and support assemblies for restraining elevated deck components
A system for restraining relative lateral and/or vertical movement between adjacent support tiles of an elevated building surface assembly. The system is usable with a support structure including a plurality of support pedestals that are disposed in spaced-apart relation on a fixed surface and that are disposed beneath corner portions of surface tiles to vertically support and elevate the tiles above the fixed surface. The system includes stability members that may be inserted into predetermined gaps between adjacent surface tiles so as to be fit between adjacent surface tiles to restrict lateral and/or vertical movement of the tiles. Fasteners may be placed through apertures in inner portions of the stability members into the top surface of the support pedestals to further secure the stability members to the support pedestals.
E04B 2/82 - Cloisons mobiles ne supportant pas de chargeCloisons à bord supérieur libre caractérisés par la façon dont les bords sont fixés au bâtimentMoyens à cet effetDétails particuliers des cloisons faciles à retirer
E04B 9/00 - PlafondsStructure des plafonds, p. ex. faux plafondsStructure des plafonds en ce qui concerne l'isolation
E04B 1/00 - Constructions en généralStructures qui ne sont limitées ni aux murs, p. ex. aux cloisons, ni aux planchers, ni aux plafonds, ni aux toits
E04B 5/00 - PlanchersStructure des planchers en ce qui concerne l'isolationAssemblages spécialement adaptés à ces planchers ou à ces structures
E04G 1/22 - Échafaudages ayant une plate-forme sur un soubassement extensible, p. ex. du type télescopique ou à mécanisme pantographe
45.
Structural systems for restraining elevated surface tiles
A system for assembling a building surface and a building surface assembly that include surface tiles and stability members disposed between the surface tiles to restrict relative movement therebetween. The stability members may advantageously be placed between outer edge segments of the building surface tiles to restrict relative movement of adjacent surface tiles, such as due to seismic activity, vibrations, or high winds. The building surface tiles may include structures such as engagement channels for receiving and engaging the stability members.
E04B 2/82 - Cloisons mobiles ne supportant pas de chargeCloisons à bord supérieur libre caractérisés par la façon dont les bords sont fixés au bâtimentMoyens à cet effetDétails particuliers des cloisons faciles à retirer
E04B 9/00 - PlafondsStructure des plafonds, p. ex. faux plafondsStructure des plafonds en ce qui concerne l'isolation
E04G 1/22 - Échafaudages ayant une plate-forme sur un soubassement extensible, p. ex. du type télescopique ou à mécanisme pantographe
E04B 1/00 - Constructions en généralStructures qui ne sont limitées ni aux murs, p. ex. aux cloisons, ni aux planchers, ni aux plafonds, ni aux toits
E04B 5/00 - PlanchersStructure des planchers en ce qui concerne l'isolationAssemblages spécialement adaptés à ces planchers ou à ces structures
46.
Stability bracing of a support structure for elevating a building surface
A support structure for elevating a building surface above a fixed surface and having stability bracing to provide increased stability to the elevated building surface assembly. The support structure includes a plurality of support pedestals that are disposed in spaced-apart relation on a fixed surface. Stabilizing braces are attached to the central section of adjacent support pedestals to interconnect the support pedestals. The stabilizing braces may attach to the support pedestals using anchoring members that are anchored to the support pedestals. Interconnecting the support pedestals in such a manner creates a stable elevated building surface assembly that can be utilized in unstable environments, such as seismically active geographic areas. The support pedestals can be adjustable-height support pedestals.
A method and device for supporting a structure above a fixed surface. The device can include a support pedestal whose height is adjustable through a range of heights without a substantial gap in the obtainable heights.
A method and device for supporting a structure above a fixed surface. The device can include a support pedestal whose height is adjustable through a range of heights without a substantial gap in the obtainable heights. In one embodiment, the support pedestal can include a base member, a support member and a coupling member operatively connecting the base member and the support member. The coupling member can include first and second cylindrical walls, whereby an outer wall of the coupling member bears directly on an outer wall of the base member. Locking members can be utilized to operatively attach the coupling member to at least one of the base member or the support member. The locking members can function to increase the structural stability of support pedestal.
B66F 7/14 - Châssis de levage, p. ex. pour lever des véhiculesAscenseurs à tablier à tabliers supportés directement par des crics par des crics mécaniques à vis
B66F 3/08 - Dispositifs, p. ex. crics, adaptés pour lever des charges d'un mouvement continu à vis
E02D 29/00 - Ouvrages souterrains ou sous l'eauMurs de soutènement
E02D 5/00 - Rideaux de palplanches, pilots ou autres éléments de structure spécialement conçus pour les travaux de fondation
A support pedestal that is adapted to support surface tiles to form an elevated building surface. The support pedestal can include a base member that is adapted to be placed upon a fixed surface and a support plate that is disposed over the base member for supporting a surface tile. An anchoring washer is fastened to the support plate and anchors adjacent surface tiles to the support pedestal. The anchoring washers can be rotated to selectively disengage from at least one of the adjacent surface tiles. By rotating an anchoring washer in each corner of a surface tile to disengage the anchoring washers, the surface tile can be easily and rapidly removed from the building surface without necessitating the removal of adjacent surface tiles.
A support structure for elevating a building surface above a fixed surface having stability bracing to provide increased stability to the structure. The support structure includes a plurality of support pedestals that are disposed in spaced-apart relation on a fixed surface. A plurality of braces are attached to adjacent support pedestals to interconnect the support pedestals. Interconnecting the support pedestals in such a manner creates a stable support structure that can be utilized in unstable environments, such as seismically active geographic areas. The support pedestals can be adjustable-height support pedestals.
A system for indicating a depth of engagement of two threadably engaged surfaces of a support pedestal. The system includes at least a first thread protuberance disposed on a first threaded surface of the support pedestal and at least a second thread protuberance disposed on a second threaded surface of the support pedestal. The first thread protuberance impinges against the second thread protuberance when the first and second threaded surfaces are threadably engaged and rotated to provide sensory indication of a depth of engagement of the first and second threaded surfaces.
A method and device for supporting a structure above a fixed surface. The device can include a support pedestal whose height is adjustable through a range of heights without a substantial gap in the obtainable heights.
