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Self-supporting transverse partition wall support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-09-19
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Granted: 1982-12-07
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Expires: 2000-09-19
Abstract
Abstract A transverse support member for mounting between two adjacent joists in a building, to support a weight bearing partition wall which is disposed between the two floor joists of the building. The transverse support member is self-supporting, and it includes an elongated trough shaped body with floor engaging means, and attachment means on the ends thereof for attaching the transverse support member to the two adjacent joists.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert W. Sidney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:21
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04C; E04C3/00; E04C3/02; E04C2003/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A self-supporting, transverse support member for mounting between two adjacent, parallel floor joists to support a weight bearing partition wall concentrated load which is disposed between the two floor joists, characterized in that said support member includes: (a) an elongated trough shaped body; (b) said trough shaped body having a horizontal flat upper end provided with floor engaging means along the entire length thereof for supporting a building floor which carries a weight bearing partion wall concentrated load; (c) integral attachment means on each end of said trough shaped body; and, (d) means for securing the attachment means on each end of said trough shaped body to an adjacent floor joist.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A self-supporting, transverse support member for mounting between two adjacent, parallel floor joists to support a weight bearing partition wall concentrated load which is disposed between the two floor joists, characterized in that said support member includes: (a) an elongated trough shaped body; (b) said trough shaped body having a horizontal flat upper end provided with floor engaging means along the entire length thereof for supporting a building floor which carries a weight bearing partion wall concentrated load; (c) integral attachment means on each end of said trough shaped body; and, (d) means for securing the attachment means on each end of said trough shaped body to an adjacent floor joist.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
A partition wall support member as defined in claim 1, characterized in that: (a) said trough shaped body includes a flat, horizontal top end wall, an integral side wall extends downwardly from each side edge of the top end wall, and an integral flange is extended sidewardly outward from the lower end of each side wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
A partition wall support member as defined in claim 2, characterized in that: (a) an attachment hanger flange is integrally attached to each end of the top end wall, and it extends horizontally and longitudinally outward from the top end wall for seating on top of an adjacent floor joist for attachment thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
A partition wall support member as defined in claim 1, characterized in that: (a) said trough shaped body includes a bottom end wall, and a pair of integral side walls extending upwardly from the bottom end wall, and a floor engaging flange integrally attached to the upper end of each side wall along the entire length thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
A partition wall support member as defined in claim 4, characterized in that: (a) said attachment means on each end of the trough shaped body includes an integral attachment flange, perpendicularly formed on the end of each side wall for attachment to the inner face of an adjacent floor joist.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
A partition wall support member as defined in claim 5, characterized in that: (a) an attachment hanger flange is integrally attached at its lower end to each end of the bottom end wall, and it has an upper end bent to seat on the top of an adjacent floor joist for attachment thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A partition wall support member as defined in claim 6, characterized in that: (a) the bottom end wall is flat and horizontal, and the side walls extend upwardly from the bottom end wall in diverging directions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-12-06 | 1986-06-07 | 1986-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-12-06 | 1990-06-07 | 1990-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-12-06 | 1994-06-07 | 1994-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |