Class 52/731.8 - Upright

Subclass of Class 52 - Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Definition: Subject matter wherein the longitudinal axis of the elongated
No. of patents: 40
Last issue date: 12/25/2007

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Number	Title	Issue Date
7310930	Grass catcher reinforcement A reinforced grass catcher may be positioned adjacent a cutting unit of a grass mower, the reinforced grass catcher having a pair of sides, an upper panel and a lower panel, an opening between the upper panel and lower panel facing the cutting unit, and at least one...	12/25/2007
6910311	Members with a thermal break Members formed from thermally conductive components which have a gap therebetween. The gap is bridged and the conductive components integrated into a composite member by a reinforced polymer. This provides a thermal break which inhibits the flow of heat between the ...	06/28/2005
6615563	Metal stud frame element A metallic stud for use in a framing structure, the stud definable in terms a x, y, z coordinate system. The stud includes the z-axis elongate substantially rectangular integral web within a yz plane and further includes a series of xz plane tabs projecti...	09/09/2003
6523320	Hoisting device for big loads A hoisting device for big loads, comprising at least one hoisting mast, a foot arranged on the underside and hoisting means connected at least to the top. The hoisting device is assembled from mast parts which are mutually connectable by means of connecti...	02/25/2003
6516584	Additional metal wood composite framing members for residential and light commercial construction Metal and wood composites are used to create framing members (studs and tracks, joists and bands, rafters, headers and the like), for lightweight construction. Metal is utilized for its high strength, resistance to rot and insects, cost stability, and pot...	02/11/2003
6513298	Web connector A web connector, a building component connection and a method for connecting a first building component to a second building component. One embodiment of the web connector includes a rib member that is attachable to a web portion of the first building com...	02/04/2003
6412249	Wall stud A wall stud utilized in framing structures, the wall stud including C-shaped frame members supported by core elements. The walls studs can be aligned and secured in a track mounted adjacent the top and bottom ends of the wall studs. The wall studs provide...	07/02/2002
6412248	Additional metal and wood composite framing members for residential and light commercial construction Metal and wood composites are used to create framing members (studs and tracks, joists and bands, rafters, headers and the like), for lightweight construction. Metal is utilized for its high strength, resistance to rot and insects, cost stability, and pot...	07/02/2002
6250042	Additional metal and wood composite framing members for residential and light commercial construction Metal and wood composites are used to create framing members (studs and tracks, joists and bands, rafters, headers and the like), for lightweight construction. Metal is utilized for its high strength, resistance to rot and insects, cost stability, and pot...	06/26/2001
6145257	Method and system for forming walls A method and system for forming walls includes a dual-wall cavity. A stud is formed of an outer flange, middle flange and inner flange arranged in an "E" shape configuration. An outer panel attaches to the outer flange, a middle panel attaches to the midd...	11/14/2000
6134859	Metal and wood composite framing members for residential and light commercial construction Metal and wood composites are used to create framing members (studs and tracks, joists and bands, rafters, headers and the like.) for lightweight construction. Metal is utilized for its high strength, resistance to rot and insects, cost stability, and pot...	10/24/2000
5943838	Metal stud with bendable tab channel support A metal stud having a central web between a pair of opposed flanges includes an opening in the web through which a channel can pass. The opening has at least one straight edge and a centrally disposed bendable tab extending into the opening. The width of ...	08/31/1999
5921054	Metal and wood composite framing members for residential and light commercial construction Metal and wood composites are used to create framing members (studs and tracks, joists and bands, rafters, headers and the like.) for lightweight construction. Metal is utilized for its high strength, resistance to rot and insects, cost stability, and pot...	07/13/1999
5881529	Metal and wood composite framing members for residential and light commercial construction Metal and wood composites are used to create framing members (studs and tracks, joists and bands, rafters, headers and the like.) for lightweight construction. Metal is utilized for its high strength, resistance to rot and insects, cost stability, and pot...	03/16/1999
5875604	Metal and wood composite framing members for residential and light commercial construction Metal and wood composites are used to create framing members (studs and tracks, joists and bands, rafters, headers and the like.) for lightweight construction. Metal is utilized for its high strength, resistance to rot and insects, cost stability, and pot...	03/02/1999
5875605	Metal and wood composite framing members for residential and light commercial construction Metal and wood composites are used to create framing members (studs and tracks, joists and bands, rafters, headers and the like.) for lightweight construction. Metal is utilized for its high strength, resistance to rot and insects, cost stability, and pot...	03/02/1999
5875603	Metal and wood composite framing members for residential and light commercial construction Metal and wood composites are used to create framing members (studs and tracks, joists and bands, rafters, headers and the like.) for lightweight construction. Metal is utilized for its high strength, resistance to rot and insects, cost stability, and pot...	03/02/1999
5797233	Pre-spaced time-saving track for mounting studs for construction of drywall and other wall surfaces A track assembly includes a track on which several studs may be quickly fastened at predetermined intervals. The studs include a standard C-shaped member having inwardly-directed lips located on a pair of transverse walls thereon. The track assembly is pr...	08/25/1998
5775051	Frame member for a switchgear cabinet frame A frame member for a switchgear cabinet frame, designed as an inwardly open hollow section having two perpendicular sides that form outer sides of the frame. An easily constructed frame member combines features that provide a simple solution to meeting ma...	07/07/1998
5768849	Composite structural post A composite structural post is provided for two interior walls of a building. Such post includes a rectangular wooden stud having four faces. At least one elongate metal angle bar is secured to the rectangular wooden stud by means of an exterior face of a...	06/23/1998
5590505	Construction member and assemblies thereof A construction member for use in residential wall framing, floor joist systems and rafter system. The construction member comprises an elongate member having a longitudinal channel disposed therein, which is preferably comprised of sheet metal or other su...	01/07/1997
5497591	Metal wall framing Metal wall framing sections comprising top, bottom and stud members each formed of sheet metal, the stud members having tongues at the upper and lower ends thereof extending through transverse slots in the top and bottom members, all the tongues except on...	03/12/1996
5483777	Utility box mounting plate and Z-stud A generally flat attachment plate for providing a mounting surface on a side of a Z-stud, which surface is perpendicular to the Z-stud flanges. The plate has tongues on one edge engaging an inwardly directed lip on the Z-stud flange, and means on the oppo...	01/16/1996
5464302	Extendible interconnected C-studs An extendible stud, consisting of two substantially identical C-studs each of which has opposed flanges of substantially different widths and inwardly turned lips at the flange outer edges, and each C-stud having an elongate central area in its web locate...	11/07/1995
5452557	Aluminum framing A framing member having first and second opposed inner flanges connected by a substantially flat web. The framing member further has first and second opposed outer flanges located outboard of the first and second inner flanges, respectively and centrally ...	09/26/1995
5452556	Metal-wood stud A fabricated combination of an elongated metal channel and at least two short lengths or end portions of a wooden rectangular beam forms a standard length stud having a metal central portion and exposed wooden end portions. Another short wood portion may ...	09/26/1995
5415301	Structural post member for merchandise display rack Disclosed is a structural member for use as a vertical supporting post in a merchandise display rack. This member is made of two identical, longitudinally extending end plates that are W-shaped in cross-section and oriented in such a manner as to face eac...	05/16/1995
5271204	Lightweight display post and method of making same An improved merchandise display structure of the type having upright posts and transverse connecting struts, each post having longitudinal series of mounting slots in the bottoms of grooves formed in the sides of the posts to receive hanger brackets and o...	12/21/1993
5189850	System for mounting a wall standard The improved system is used for mounting a "wall standard," i.e., an elongate, slotted strip to which shelf support brackets are attached. The standard is in a wall-like display structure of the type having plural support studs. The improved system includ...	03/02/1993
4936068	Structural elements and assemblies Tubular structural elements and assemblies comprising an outer tube and a concentric inner tube connected to each outer by ribs and having very high stability. Lengthwise recessed groove spaces are provided between the ribs, covered on the outside by remo...	06/26/1990
4854107	Beam framing system and process An elongated sheet metal corner framing element is provided having an essentially "E" shaped cross-sectional area. The center point of the "E" is longer than the end points and one section of the "E" is configured to engage a flange of an H- or I-beam str...	08/08/1989
4566247	Captive column A captive column structure comprising a plurality of spaced-apart elongated column portions having a plurality of spaced-apart compression core members interconnecting the same. The compression core members may take either the shape of flat sheets, hollow...	01/28/1986
4470235	Pillar for supports and wall elements A pillar comprises a profiled metal core with a plurality of radial arms distributed over the circumference, the arms being provided with longitudinally extending slots limited by lateral wall members, the slots being adapted for the insertion of portions...	09/11/1984
4432184	Support for the construction of buildings The present invention is directed to a support for sustaining building elements such as joists, trusses, rafters, and purlins, which comprises four corner elements connected to each other by a load-bearing intermediate element, with the distances between ...	02/21/1984
4411464	Operator protective posts An industrial vehicle such as a narrow-aisle lift truck has a canopy that extends above the operator's compartment of the vehicle. A pair of elongated vertical posts are mounted to the rear of the canopy at spaced-apart positions. Each of the middle secti...	10/25/1983
4367612	Composite supporting structure Apparatus is provided for supporting structures employing a free-standing column of angular cross-section having flanges of substantially equal length and an included angle between the flanges of between about 80° and 45°. A specific embodiment employs ...	01/11/1983
4216632	Support member and method of manufacture A tapered support member for disparate articles is assembled from elongated, strip-like sections that form an open frame when joined by a plurality of separator fasteners which progressively space the sections further apart along the member's longitudinal...	08/12/1980
4179860	Lateral stiffener for strut An apparatus is provided for preventing buckling of a narrow member which is subjected to a compression load. The apparatus comprises a rigid bar of substantially the same length as the narrow member, having angularly disposed legs adapted to contact the ...	12/25/1979
4177968	Concrete formwork soldier An elongate soldier for concrete framework comprising two spaced parallel substantially U-section members interconnected back to back in such a manner as to leave between the members, at least one channel or passage extending along the length of the soldi...	12/11/1979
4071995	Wall construction member A pair of generally T-shaped runners, each including first and second flanges and a spline, are joined together forming an H-shaped wall construction member. When assembled, each flange is connected to a wall member and a plurality of spaced interconnecti...	02/07/1978

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