Deck Board End Cap Device

Abstract

A deck board end cap device is provided. The device is comprised of a generally rectangular body that can fit around the end of a deck board to provide a more aesthetic finish and protection to the unfinished ends of deck boards. A side wall of the body may fit around the end of the deck board, allowing the device to snap onto the deck board for ease of use. The device may further be comprised of any texture, pattern, or other indicia that allows the device to match the deck board material of the entire deck.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A deck board end cap device comprising:
 a body shaped to fit around an end of a decking board, the body comprised of a side wall.   
     
     
         2 . The deck board end cap device of  claim 1  further comprised of a fastener. 
     
     
         3 . The deck board end cap device of  claim 2 , wherein the fastener is positioned on a bottom surface of a top wall of the body. 
     
     
         4 . The deck board end cap device of  claim 3 , wherein the fastener is comprised of an adhesive fastener. 
     
     
         5 . The deck board end cap device of  claim 2 , wherein the fastener is positioned on an interior surface of the side wall. 
     
     
         6 . The deck board end cap device of  claim 5 , wherein the fastener is comprised of an adhesive fastener. 
     
     
         7 . The deck board end cap device of  claim 1 , wherein the body is comprised of a treated wood, a wood, a hardwood, a composite wood, a plastic, a PVC, or a vinyl. 
     
     
         8 . The deck board end cap device of  claim 1 , wherein the body is comprised of a generally rectangular shape. 
     
     
         9 . The deck board end cap device of  claim 1 , wherein the body is comprised of an indicia. 
     
     
         10 . The deck board end cap device of  claim 9 , wherein the indicia is comprised of a color, a texture, a pattern, or a wood grain. 
     
     
         11 . A deck board end cap device comprising:
 a body shaped to fit around an end of a decking board, the body comprised of:   a side wall;   a top wall; and   a fastener.   
     
     
         12 . The deck board end cap device of  claim 11 , wherein the fastener is positioned on a bottom surface of the top wall. 
     
     
         13 . The deck board end cap device of  claim 12 , wherein the fastener is comprised of an adhesive fastener. 
     
     
         14 . The deck board end cap device of  claim 11 , wherein the fastener is positioned on an interior surface of the side wall. 
     
     
         15 . The deck board end cap device of  claim 14 , wherein the fastener is comprised of an adhesive fastener. 
     
     
         16 . The deck board end cap device of  claim 11 , wherein the body is comprised of a treated wood, a wood, a hardwood, a composite wood, a plastic, a PVC, or a vinyl. 
     
     
         17 . The deck board end cap device of  claim 11 , wherein the body is comprised of an indicia. 
     
     
         18 . The deck board end cap device of  claim 17 , wherein the indicia is comprised of a color, a texture, a pattern, or a wood grain. 
     
     
         19 . A method of using a deck board end cap device, the method comprising the following steps:
 providing a deck board end cap device comprised of a body comprised of a side wall; and   snapping the body around an end of a decking board.   
     
     
         20 . The method of using a deck board end cap device of  claim 19 , wherein the body is comprised of a fastener.