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Method and means for reinforcing a steel stud wall

US5218803A · kind A · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 4, 1991
Grant dateJun 15, 1993
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 4, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04B2/767
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An L-shaped brace is used for reinforcing free-standing, light gauge, steel studs, gypsum board walls which are built up from a standard size, light-gauge track which is mounted to the floor. The brace has one leg which is fastened to the floor through the track, with the other leg extending vertically and being fastened either to one of a steel stud, or to the inside of a vertically extended length of track used to define the end of a free-standing wall.

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