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Abstract

A modular pier including: a plurality of connectable pier sections wherein each pier section includes a frame having a top, a bottom, at least one transverse frame member, a first transverse end frame member, a second transverse end frame member, a first longitudinal side frame member and a second longitudinal side frame member, at least one longitudinal anti-torsion member, at least one male connector, attached to the first end of the frame of each pier section; and at least one female connector, attached to the second end of the frame of each pier section, the at least one male connector including a first rod member and a second rod member; the second rod member being proximate the first rod member and lower the first rod member in relation to the top of the pier section; the at least one female connector including a first receiver for receiving the first rod member; and a second receiver for receiving the second rod member; the second rod member receiver being proximate the first rod member receiver and lower to the first rod member receiver in relation to the top of the pier section; wherein the first receiver receives the first rod prior to the second receiver receiving the second rod wherein the first rod in the first receiver facilitates maneuvering of the second pier section in relation to the first pier section during assembly and disassembly of the modular pier.

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First Claim