US3810340A
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Integral stud and bracket standard
Assignee: United States Gypsum Co
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Filing: 1972-09-12
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Granted: 1974-05-14
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Expires: 1992-09-12
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 Nelsson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:18
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B2/00; E04B2/74; E04B2/76; E04B2/78; E04B2/7854; F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/0004; F16B5/0008; F16B5/0028; E04B2002/7487
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
In a stud for assembly in a demountable wall construction with partition members, said stud having a single sole supporting web portion and a pair of oppositely directed adjacent flanges each extending at an angle from one edge of said web portion; the improvement comprising only one of said flanges having accommodating means spaced vertically therealong and offset from said web portion for removably accommodating brackets, and means associated with only the other of said flanges for engaging said stud with at least one of said members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
In a stud for assembly in a demountable wall construction with partition members, said stud having a single sole supporting web portion and a pair of oppositely directed adjacent flanges each extending at an angle from one edge of said web portion; the improvement comprising only one of said flanges having accommodating means spaced vertically therealong and offset from said web portion for removably accommodating brackets, and means associated with only the other of said flanges for engaging said stud with at least one of said members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The improved stud as defined in claim 1, wherein said accommodating means include vertically spaced slots in said flange portion especially positioned and shaped to accommodate brackets inserted therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The improved stud as defined in claim 1, wherein the edge of the web portion opposite to said one edge includes a single flange extending therefrom at an angle to provide a supporting surface for a partition member opposite to the member engaged by said stud.
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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) | 1977-05-13 | 1977-11-12 | 1978-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-13 | 1981-11-12 | 1982-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-13 | 1985-11-12 | 1986-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |