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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7231746 | Sheet metal stud and composite construction panel and method Steel studs for use in construction having a web, main web openings through the web, a right angular flange formed on a free edge of the web, and depressions in the web and depression openings in the depressions. An alternate form of stud has a triangular tube struc... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7229050 | Raceway system A component support system includes a first vertical support unit, a second vertical support unit and a raceway system between the first vertical support unit and the second vertical support unit. The raceway system includes at least one floor and at least one divid... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7225593 | Post-framing system The present invention provides a post-framing system for building construction. The post-framing system includes support posts and wall sections that can be prefabricated and transported to the job site for assembly. The support posts are at least 3-ply, having an u... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7219863 | Wiring clip securing electrical wiring to a framing member A wiring clip for securing electrical wiring to metal framing members. In a specific embodiment, the subject clip can secure the wiring a required distance from the nearest edge or face of the metal framing member to which a wall board is to be secured. The wire cli... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7178304 | Clip framing system A framing system for adjustably connecting building components comprising an outer stud, an interior support member, and a connecting clip. ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7162847 | Apparatus and method for fabricating foam wall panels A foam wall panel system with a unique Z-shaped wall panel connection device. The Z-shape of the wall panel connection device provides cavities on each side which accept the angled edges of foam wall panels that fit within the cavities. Adjacent foam cores having an... | 01/16/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7152843 | Gripping ribs fastening system for concrete forming panels A forming panel is provided which includes at least one and preferably a number of elongated channels each having inwardly projecting ribs which permit threadable attachment of hardward components such as bolts, externally threaded rings, collars and the like direct... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150127 | Partition system A partition system for office spaces generally includes a framework and a plurality of different types of decorative and/or functional tiles mountable to the framework. The framework includes I- and C-shaped vertical frame members which are adjustably joined by uppe... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7137227 | Structural brace A structural brace apparatus and method provides support between a primary building component and a secondary building component, the primary building component having X and Y axis deflections relative to the secondary building component. The brace includes a first ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7096641 | Hollow profile A hollow profile (1) formed of a flat material (31) having a width (d) has at least one groove (6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2) provided on an outer side of at least one of the plurality of walls (2.1, 2.2, 5.1, 5.2) of the profile (1) and hav... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7051484 | Metal stud frame element construction panel The instant invention relates to a metallic stud frame construction panel definable in terms of an x, y, z coordinate system. Each stud of the panel includes a z-axis elongate substantially rectangular integral steel web within a yz plane and further includes (i) a ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6938387 | Length adjustable composite stud A length adjustable composite stud combining the advantages associated with metal studs with the advantages associated with conventional wood studs. The composite stud also allows for customized adjustments of its length using a set of simple and ergonomic steps. Th... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6935075 | Triangular stackable building wall module and method A stackable building wall unit adapted to be stacked with a plurality of identical building wall units in a plane to form a wall comprising three rectangular panels each including inner and outer faces, a pair of spaced apart long edges, and a pair of spaced apart s... | 08/30/2005 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6871470 | Metal stud building system and method A metal stud and clip assembly is designed for use in a non-load-bearing wall to allow a horizontal ceiling to vertically float thereon. This is accomplished by an elongated receiving channel on the stud spaced inwardly from its edges. A clip member has an elongated... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6854237 | Structural walls A plurality of studs (14) are spaced apart relative to each other. Upper end portions (32) of the studs fit into an upper channel space (22) and lower end portions (34) fit into a lower channel space (30). The lower channel space (... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6837012 | Structural profiled section in particular for partition A structural profiled section, in particular for partitions, has cross-with two parallel U-shaped parts designed to receive the partition panels. The inner branches of the U-shaped parts are assembled by a transverse junction element arranged at a short distance fro... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6748705 | Slotted M-track support A slotted M-shaped support track structure and method in which a M-shaped support track having a planar web and U-shaped flange members and a plurality of slotted openings spaced lengthwise is mounted on the underside of a beam or other overhead building support str... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6701689 | Stud spacer A stud spacer for connecting and extending between studs within a stud wall structure. The stud spacer includes an elongated member having a series of curved shaped notches formed in the member with each notch being adapted to receive a portion of a stud ... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6655106 | Corner studs for prefabricated building systems Corner studs for prefabricated building systems are presented. The corner studs have an angled side that when interconnected with the angled side of another such stud forms a complete, structurally sound corner. The studs can be fabricated such that they ... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6647691 | Track arrangement for supporting wall studs; method; and, wall framework assembly A track arrangement for supporting wall studs is provided. The track arrangement includes a central longitudinal extension, first and second sidewalls and a first stud clip arrangement comprising a pair of stud clips. In a preferred embodiment, each clip ... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6615556 | Frameless door assembly for cleanroom The present invention provides a stud component of a cleanroom wall system that, in addition to supporting wall panels also supports a door, thereby doing away with the need for a separate, standard doorframe. Thus, the universal nature of the wall and do... | 09/09/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6591576 | Structural member having closed sections, and apparatus and method for producing the structural member A structural member having a closed section, and an apparatus and a method for producing the same are provided to decrease production costs and secure the dimensional accuracy by a simple construction. The apparatus produces a structural member provided w... | 07/15/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6481179 | Frames for steel clad doors with jambs comprising a channel with spaced side walls and a bottom wall having integrally formed bracing connected to the walls at spaced points along the length A frame for supporting steel cladding panels of steel clad doors and doors formed therewith, the frames comprising a pair of jambs connected by headers and sills, each jamb comprising a molded channel of composite plastic material having within the channe... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6460311 | Fixture for boarding, and horizontal boarding method using the fixture A fixture having a lateral width which is larger than an interval between a couple of neighboring studs is to be fixedly attached to the neighboring studs so as to bridge the couple of neighboring studs, when a joint portion between the vertical sides of ... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6457293 | Steel rib partitioning rack Steel rib partitioning rack including two upright racks and multiple interconnecting sections extending between the two upright racks. Each interconnecting section has two interconnecting slats positioned side by side. The interconnecting slats are bent a... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6436552 | Structural metal framing member A cold formed, elongate, steel metal structural member having a web portion having two longitudinally extending edges, there being a first tubular flange extending along one edge and projecting laterally to both sides of the web and a second tubular flang... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6415576 | Reinforcing ridge apparatus and method In a length of rigid material (12) with first and second unjoined edges (16 and 20), a reinforcing ridge (10) includes a short extension (14) connected to the first unjoined edge (16). A long extension (18) is connected to the second unjoined edge (20). W... | 07/09/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6401423 | Deflector track tabs for positioning studs along the track A deflector track tab structure, and method of formation, for positioning studs along a deflector track. Starting with a sheet of metal such as steel, tongues are formed within the sheet such that the tongues are oriented along the length of the sheet. Sl... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6397550 | Metal structural member A metal structural member having an elongate web member having a first side and a second side, a pair of flanges extending laterally from the first side of the web member, each of the flanges having an outer wall member and an end wall member, the end wal... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6360510 | Hat-channel stud for modular building system A stud for a modular building system. The stud comprises two elongate channel members secured together, with each of the channel members have a generally hat-shaped cross section. The channel members each have a bottom web, and a first and second side web... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6276103 | Cover panel brace for partition systems A partition includes at least two vertical posts with upper and lower beams having opposite ends thereof interconnecting the vertical posts to define when in an assembled condition, a rigid panel frame having a substantially open interior. The panel frame... | 08/21/2001 |
| 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 |
