US3712015A
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Integral stud and bracket standard for use in a wall construction
Assignee: United States Gypsum Co
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Filing: 1970-10-09
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1990-10-09
Abstract
Abstract A stud and wall assembly constructed therewith for supporting shelf brackets and the like, the stud having as an integral part thereof, both a slotted flange for engaging shelf brackets, and as an extension of the flange, flat surfaces for engaging partition members which make up the wall. The slotted portion of the flange may be recessed within the stud or projected therefrom, so as to conceal or expose, respectively, the slotted portion. Additional bracket-supporting hooks can be extruded as part of the flange. The over-all cross-sectional configuration of most of the embodiments of the stud is an ''''H''''-shaped configuration.
Inventors
- 👤 N Nelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:02
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/82; E04B2/76; E04B2/78; E04B2/7854; F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/0004; F16B5/0008; F16B5/0028; E04B2002/7487
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
In a stud for assembly in a wall construction with partition members, said stud having a central supporting web portion, at least one flange extending at an angle from a portion of at least one edge of said web portion, and means associated with said flange for engaging said stud with at least one of the members; the improvement comprising a portion of said flange having accommodating means integrally mounted therewith and vertically spaced therealong, for removably accommodating brackets, said accommodating means being offset from the web portion, said engaging means including as an integral part of the flange, a track-shaped extension both sides of which accommodate therebetween one of the members, said extension projecting generally perpendicularly to, and away from, said web portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
In a stud for assembly in a wall construction with partition members, said stud having a central supporting web portion, at least one flange extending at an angle from a portion of at least one edge of said web portion, and means associated with said flange for engaging said stud with at least one of the members; the improvement comprising a portion of said flange having accommodating means integrally mounted therewith and vertically spaced therealong, for removably accommodating brackets, said accommodating means being offset from the web portion, said engaging means including as an integral part of the flange, a track-shaped extension both sides of which accommodate therebetween one of the members, said extension projecting generally perpendicularly to, and away from, said web portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The improved stud as defined in claim 1, wherein said flange extends beyond both sides of said web portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The improved stud as defined in claim 2, wherein said two-way extending flange has two edge portions each shaped to abut against at least one surface of one of said members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The improved stud as defined in claim 1, wherein said slotted portion is positioned between said track-shaped element and said web portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
The improved stud as defined in claim 1, wherein said engaging means project outwardly considerably beyond the plane of said slotted portion of said flange, whereby said slots are generally hidden from view when said engaging means and a partition member are assembled with others of said stud and the members to form the wall construction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The improved stud as defined in claim 1, and further including a second flange extending from said web portion in a direction generally parallel to said one flange and from the same side of the web portion as said one flange.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The improved stud as defined in claim 6, wherein said second flange extends from the edge of said web portion opposite to said one edge and includes as an integral portion thereof accommodating means for removably accomodating brackets.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The improved stud as defined in claim 7, wherein the stud has a plane of symmetry extending longitudinally along the stud through said web portion, whereby said web portion edges and said one and said second flanges are mirror images of each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
The improved stud as defined in claim 1, wherein said extension projects outwardly beyond the plane of said slotted portion, whereby said slots are generally hidden from view when the engaging means and the members are assembled to form the wall construction.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
109 words
In a stud for assembly in a wall construction with partition members, said stud having a central supporting web portion, at least one flange extending at an angle from a portion of at least one edge of said web portion, and means associated with said flange for engaging said stud with at least one of the members; the improvement comprising a portion of said flange having accommodating means integrally mounted therewith and vertically spaced therealong, for removably accommodating brackets, said accommodating means being offset from the web portion, and further including a spring biased support element and means integrally projecting from said flange for slidably engaging said support element.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
109 words
In a stud for assembly in a wall construction with partition members, said stud having a central supporting web portion, at least one flange extending at an angle from a portion of at least one edge of said web portion, and means associated with said flange for engaging said stud with at least one of the members; the improvement comprising a portion of said flange having accommodating means integrally mounted therewith and vertically spaced therealong, for removably accommodating brackets, said accommodating means being offset from the web portion, and further including a spring biased support element and means integrally projecting from said flange for slidably engaging said support element.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The improved stud as defined in claim 10, wherein said accommodating means include vertically spaced slots in said flange portion especially positioned and shaped to accommodate brackets inserted therein.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
42 words
The improved stud as defined in claim 10, wherein said element engaging means include a channel integral with said flange and formed by two vertically extended rows of hooks inwardly faced towards said flange and positioned on both sides of said slots.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |