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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7240459 | Joist support apparatus An apparatus for supporting a plurality of joists. In one embodiment, the apparatus may include a joist rim having a web and first and second rim legs extending substantially perpendicularly from the web. The apparatus may also include at least one opening through t... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7174690 | Vertical slide clip Brackets for interconnecting building components. One bracket embodiment is constructed to connect a pair of substantially perpendicular building components so as to allow relative vertical movement between those components and may include a first connector plate an... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7168219 | Support apparatuses and jambs for windows and doors and methods of constructing same A support structure such as, for example, a door jamb and a window jamb. In one embodiment, the jamb is formed from a first stud that has a web and two first flanges and a second stud with a second web and second flanges. The first stud has at least one first hole t... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7159369 | Stud wall system and method using combined bridging and spacing device A stud bridging/spacing member generally having at least three longitudinally spaced apart notches for receiving and engaging therein a web of a metal stud. At least one of the notches has opposing notch sides which are oriented such that when a portion of a web is ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7017310 | Spacer bar retainers and methods for retaining spacer bars in metal wall studs A retainer and methods for retaining a spacer bar within an opening in a web of a metal stud. In one embodiment, the retainer includes a cover plate that has a plurality of resilient snap members for retaining engagement with the web of the metal stud when the cover... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6920734 | Bridging system for off-module studs A metal stud wall and method of assembling the same are characterized by a stud bridging/spacing member generally having at least three longitudinally spaced apart notches for receiving and engaging therein a web of a metal stud. The notches extend at an incline to ... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6761005 | Joist support member A joist support system and apparatus. The system may include a joist rim that has at least one attachment tab integrally formed therein to facilitate attachment of a joist to the joist rim. Reinforcing ribs are preferably provided adjacent the attachment tabs for pr... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6708460 | Stud wall system and method using a combined bridging and spacing device A stud bridging/spacing member (30) generally having at least three longitudinally spaced apart notches (26) for receiving and engaging therein a web of a metal stud. The notches (26) extend at an incline to the longitudinal axis of the elongate... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6694695 | Wall stud spacer system with spacer retainers Wall constructions and methods for constructing walls. In one embodiment, the wall is constructed from studs that each having a web that has at least one opening therein. The studs are oriented such that the openings in their webs are aligned to permit at... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6691487 | Apparatus for reinforcing a portion of a metal joist adjacent an opening therethrough and methods for forming reinforced openings in metal support members Apparatus and methods for reinforcing an opening in a support member such as a joist.... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6691478 | Joist support apparatus An apparatus for supporting a plurality of joists. In one embodiment, the apparatus may include a joist rim having a web and first and second rim legs extending substantially perpendicularly from the web. The apparatus may also include a plurality of jois... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6604397 | Rollforming machine A rollforming machine includes an apparatus for adjusting a forming roll for forming components from materials of different thicknesses. The rollforming machine further includes an apparatus structured and arranged for overbending the component being roll... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6430890 | Web stiffener A web stiffener for use with a building component having a web portion and a leg portion that extends generally outwardly from the web portion, the leg portion having a lip that extends generally upwardly therefrom. The web stiffener includes a first memb... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6418694 | Floor system and floor system construction methods A joist support system and apparatus. The system may include a joist rim that has at least one attachment tab integrally formed therein to facilitate attachment of a joist to the joist rim. Reinforcing ribs are preferably provided adjacent the attachment ... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6407902 | Control system for a solenoid valve driver used to drive a valve of a compression cylinder A control system for controlling a solenoid valve driver used to drive a valve of a compression cylinder, including a power supply, a controller, and a first switching device having a first terminal connected to a first output terminal of the power supply... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6301854 | Floor joist and support system therefor A joist support system and apparatus. The system may include a joist rim that has at least one attachment tab integrally formed therein to facilitate attachment of a joist to the joist rim. Reinforcing ribs are preferably provided adjacent the attachment ... | 10/16/2001 |
| 5983589 | Truss pitch break connector plate A truss pitch break connector plate having a main body portion. A first stiffener flange projects generally perpendicular from one face of said main body portion along an arcuate first edge having an outer radius. A second stiffener flange projects genera... | 11/16/1999 |
