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US4086978A
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Built-in scaffold support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-22
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Granted: 1978-05-02
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Expires: 1996-10-22
Abstract
Abstract A device to facilitate use of scaffolding during construction of wood frame buildings by using a light-weight metal channel attached to and encasing occasional studs. Brackets hook into the channels at various desired heights, supporting planks which provide the working surface. At outside corners, one bracket hooks into the side of another at right angles to provide a scaffold in both directions from the corner using but one vertical channel. Channels are left in place and covered up as the siding is applied.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence H. Clements
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:00
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04G; E04G5/00; E04G5/04; E04G5/06; E04G5/062
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A scaffold support for use during the construction of a sheathed wood frame structure including vertical stud members which remains as a part of the structure, comprising: a formed metal channel, having a pair of flanges, of a size to fit around a part of two sides of said vertical stud members of the wood frame; means in the pair of flanges for fastening the formed metal channel to said vertical members of the structure; a rib protruding outwardly from the channel and having a plurality of vertical slots therealong; a recess, enclosed by the rib and said vertical members of the wood frame, accessible through the slot; a web on each side of the rib in abutting relation with said vertical stud members extending to the flanges and providing a support for the sheathing; means for fastening the sheathing through the web to said vertical members; and means for supporting a removable scaffold platform from the slot in the rib.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A scaffold support for use during the construction of a sheathed wood frame structure including vertical stud members which remains as a part of the structure, comprising: a formed metal channel, having a pair of flanges, of a size to fit around a part of two sides of said vertical stud members of the wood frame; means in the pair of flanges for fastening the formed metal channel to said vertical members of the structure; a rib protruding outwardly from the channel and having a plurality of vertical slots therealong; a recess, enclosed by the rib and said vertical members of the wood frame, accessible through the slot; a web on each side of the rib in abutting relation with said vertical stud members extending to the flanges and providing a support for the sheathing; means for fastening the sheathing through the web to said vertical members; and means for supporting a removable scaffold platform from the slot in the rib.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A scaffold support as recited in claim 1, in which the fastening means for the channel and for the sheathing is nailing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A scaffold support a recited in claim 1, in which the flanges have openings and the web has slits to facilitate fastening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
A scaffold support as recited in claim 1, in which the means for supporting the scaffold platform comprises: a bracket which projects out from the channel; and a hook-shaped projection on an end of the bracket which projection is of a size that will fit into one of the recesses in the rib of the channel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
67 words
A scaffold support as recited in claim 4, further comprising: an auxiliary rib containing a recess and protruding outwardly from the side of the bracket, adjacent to the end of the bracket which fits into the recess in the rib of the channel, so that a second bracket can be placed at a right angle in order to support scaffolding at an exterior corner of the structure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A scaffold support as recited in claim 1 further comprising a reinforcement strip fixed inside the rib, having a plurality of vertical slots alike in size and spacing to those in the rib, and aligned with them.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
155 words
A scaffold support for use during the construction of a sheathed wood frame structure and which remains as a part of the structure, comprising: a formed metal channel, having a pair of flanges, of a size to fit around a part of two sides of a vertical member of the wood frame; means for fastening the formed metal channel to the vertical member of the structure; a rib, adjacent to one flange, protruding outwardly from the channel and having a plurality of vertical slots; a recess, enclosed by the rib and the vertical member of the wood frame, accessible through the slot; a web extending from the rib in abutting relation with said vertical member to the flange on the opposite side and providing a support for the sheathing; means for fastening the sheathing, through the web, to the vertical member; and means for supporting a removable scaffold platform from the slot in the web.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
155 words
A scaffold support for use during the construction of a sheathed wood frame structure and which remains as a part of the structure, comprising: a formed metal channel, having a pair of flanges, of a size to fit around a part of two sides of a vertical member of the wood frame; means for fastening the formed metal channel to the vertical member of the structure; a rib, adjacent to one flange, protruding outwardly from the channel and having a plurality of vertical slots; a recess, enclosed by the rib and the vertical member of the wood frame, accessible through the slot; a web extending from the rib in abutting relation with said vertical member to the flange on the opposite side and providing a support for the sheathing; means for fastening the sheathing, through the web, to the vertical member; and means for supporting a removable scaffold platform from the slot in the web.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-01 | 1985-10-31 | 1986-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-01 | 1989-10-31 | 1990-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |