Device to collect moisture from open decks

Abstract

A deck pan arrangement for an open deck which includes a plurality of joists is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the deck pan arrangement includes a plurality of planks for connection with the joists. The planks have an upper surface and descending legs. A separate or integral deck pan is fitted between gaps between the planks.

1 . A deck pan arrangement for an open deck which includes a plurality of joists, said deck pan arrangement comprising: 
 a plurality of planks for connection with said joists, said planks having an upper surface and descending legs; and    deck pans fitted under gaps between said planks.    
   
   
       2 . A deck pan arrangement as described in  claim 1  wherein said legs of said planks are retained to said joist by a barb-fastening clips.  
   
   
       3 . A deck pan arrangement as described in  claim 1  having a clip fitted within said plank and wherein said clip is screwed in to a side surface of said joist and wherein tightening of said screw causes said clip to urge said plank toward said joist.  
   
   
       4 . A deck pan arrangement as described in  claim 1  wherein said legs of said planks hold said deck pan to said joist.  
   
   
       5 . A deck pan arrangement for an open deck which includes a plurality of joists, said deck pan arrangement in combination comprising: 
 a plurality of deck planks having an upper surface with legs extending towards said joists, said planks being connected to said joists; and    an integral deck pan formed by said planks underlying an adjacent plank.    
   
   
       6 . A deck pan arrangement as described in  claim 5  having a removable top surface.  
   
   
       7 . A deck pan arrangement as described in  claim 6  wherein said top surface is fabricated from an organic material and a major portion of a remainder of said plank is made from a metallic material.  
   
   
       8 . A deck pan arrangement as described in  claim 5  wherein said legs are thickened.  
   
   
       9 . A deck pan arrangement as described in  claim 5  wherein said deck plank surface has a fungicide, herbicide, or fire retardant.  
   
   
       10 . A deck pan arrangement as described in  claim 6  wherein said top surface has a snap-on fit with a remainder of said deck plank.  
   
   
       11 . A deck pan arrangement as described in  claim 5  wherein said deck plank has an M shape with a lateral deck pan.  
   
   
       12 . A deck pan arrangement as described in  claim 11  wherein said deck pan arrangement has two top surfaces.