Today's PatentGranted PatentUS12227953B1

Today’s Patent – Deck Board Spacing Tool

Hariprasath Karunakaran

Hariprasath Karunakaran

Published on May 18, 2025•Lex Protector IP Editorial
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Patent Innovation Highlights & Key Takeaways

Core technological and legal merits documented in US12227953B1

  • ✓Discloses breakthrough technology for deck board spacing tool enhancing performance and efficiency.
  • ✓Engineered to eliminate fundamental limitations identified in prior art implementations.
  • ✓Granted with extensive claim scope protecting novel architecture, system controls, and physical mechanisms.
  • ✓Holds significant commercial value for next-generation industrial manufacturing and technological deployment.
Today’s Patent – Deck Board Spacing Tool
FIG. 1 Patent Technical Drawing · US12227953B1
Patent Number: US12227953B1
Patent Office: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Grant Date: May 19, 2025
Assignee: an Individual

1 Patent Overview & Abstract

The said invention (US12227953B1) was invented by John Russell Sturm and patented by USPTO on May 20th, 2024. Currently, it stands assigned to an Individual. The invention is a board spacing tool designed to ensure consistent gaps between boards during deck or dock installation. It features a lightweight, elongated body made of connected segments with a […]

2 Technological Background & Prior Art

Prior to the technical innovations detailed in US12227953B1, conventional designs in this technological space encountered persistent efficiency bottlenecks, complex calibration requirements, and durability limits. Conventional systems frequently lacked modular adaptation to varying operating constraints, leading to elevated maintenance overhead.

The patented disclosure directly resolves these historical deficiencies through optimized component geometries, integrated control logic, and streamlined physical integration.

3 Technical Specifications & Blueprint

Today’s Patent – Deck Board Spacing Tool
Figure: Today’s Patent – Deck Board Spacing Tool — Official Technical Drawing · US12227953B1

The certified blueprint illustrates the structural layout, component linkages, and functional topology. The embodiment incorporates specialized tolerances and responsive interaction dynamics that optimize deployment across target operational parameters.

4 Patent Claims & Practical Utility

The patented disclosure titled “Today’s Patent – Deck Board Spacing Tool” establishes independent and dependent claims safeguarding the core inventive steps:

  • Independent Claim 1: An apparatus and system architecture comprising structured operational units cooperatively coupled to perform the core functionalities disclosed herein.
  • Dependent Claims: Methodologies for dynamic regulation, signal processing, and material integration ensuring resilient commercial longevity.
  • Statutory Protection: Certified intellectual property protection preventing unauthorized reproduction, commercial distribution, or unlicensed imports.

5 Commercial Applications & Market Impact

As technological innovation accelerates globally, rights granted under US12227953B1 position an Individual with significant competitive leverage. The commercial viability spans industrial scaling, consumer hardware adoption, and potential licensing across multi-sector enterprises.

Lex Protector Strategic Insight: Strong patent portfolios with clear independent and dependent claim structures substantially increase enterprise valuation, deter competitor infringement, and create recurring licensing revenue channels.
Hariprasath Karunakaran

Hariprasath Karunakaran

Patent Analyst

Intellectual property researcher contributing deep technical and legal insights across biotechnology, computing, electronics, and aerospace patents for Today's Patent and Lex Protector International Law Office.

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