ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30 -- United States Patent no. 12,747,573, issued on Sept. 29.
"Deck construction system" was invented by Gary R Monteer (Herriman, Utah).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A deck with improved construction components and methods may feature weather and UV resistant components which intermesh with each other in forming the finished deck product. The components, when assembled, will also feature a water diversion system that will direct water that falls on the deck surface, whether through precipitation or for cleaning purposes, and direct said water away from the foundation of the deck and the foundation of associated building. The diversion system features two tiers, an upp...