Stud wall system and method using spacer member
Patent 5784850 Issued on July 28, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: 
July 28, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
July 28, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 992941 1101745 2430654 3305981 3482369 Modular wall construction Building wall structure Vertical ceiling assembly and stringer therefor Channel and cut-out structure for removeable partition wall Metallic framing fire-stop InventorApplicationNo. 337625 filed on 11/10/1994US Classes:52/667, Slat orifice encompasses slat52/481.1, With vertical support (e.g., stud) between facers52/669, Dissimilar cross-section between crossings52/720.1, SHAFT (I.E., ELONGATED RIGID STRUCTURE)52/739.1, Strut403/375, Peripheral enlargement, depression, or slot on one member is joint component428/603Nonplanar uniform thickness or nonlinear uniform diameter (e.g., L-shape)ExaminersPrimary: Safavi, MichaelAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassE04B 002/60AbstractA metal stud wall and method of assembling the same are characterized by stud spacer member comprising an elongate bar-like member and at least three equal spaced notches disposed along the elongate member for receiving and engaging therein a web of a metal stud. In the assembly of a metal stud wall comprising a row of metal studs each having at least two flanges interconnected by a web, the stud spacer member is inserted through aligned openings in the webs of three or more studs and the webs are engaged in the notches to position and hold the metal studs at a prescribed spacing. Successive spacer members may be inserted through further studs and overlapped with the preceding spacer member to position and hold the studs at the prescribed spacing.Other References
Field of SearchWith vertical support (e.g., stud) between facersWith separate fastener extending beyond margin Elongated terminal member Specific studding arrangement for door, doorjamb, or window sash Interfitted edge slot Slat orifice encompasses slat Dissimilar cross-section between crossings Facer back abuts and conceals frame Having a prong-type portion Demountable type (e.g., partition) SHAFT (I.E., ELONGATED RIGID STRUCTURE) Strut Peripheral enlargement, depression, or slot on one member is joint component Assembled by plural manipulations of member ROD SIDE TO PLATE OR SIDE Having outward flange, gripping means or interlocking feature Struck-out portion type Having member which crosses the plane of another member (e.g., T or X cross section, etc.) Nonplanar uniform thickness or nonlinear uniform diameter (e.g., L-shape) | |
