Support structure and system providing element protection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8276344
APP PUB NO 20090241449A1
SERIAL NO

12369965

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A structural support system with a means for capturing and channeling elements originating from an exterior surface is disclosed. More specifically, the support system not only creates a dry area under a deck but is also a load bearing component of the deck. The support system is multifunctional in that it alleviates the need for traditional joist-dependent construction methods while simultaneously providing an efficient and aesthetically pleasing structure for maintaining a useful, dry area under the deck. Advantageously, embodiments are scalable in that the system comprises a repeatable series of interlocking components operable to be customized to any foreseeable deck footprint or load bearing application.

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GDC ENTERPRISES1604 ATHENS HIGHWAY GAINESVILLE GA 30507

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hawkins,, III Harold M Atlanta, US 35 349
Lyle, Michael A Gainesville, US 14 215
Osby, Timothy G Atlanta, US 2 5

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