Title: Straddling stackable stud

Abstract: An elongate sheet metal stud having a cross-section including a central web and two oppositely directed flanges on the two sides of the stud extending perpendicularly from the web, and having the ends of the flanges detached from the web and free to straddle the floor and ceiling tracks, permits ease of stacking a plurality of studs and provides firmness while screwing board to the flanges.

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Inventors: Pearson, Robert J. (Tonawanda, NY, US)

Application Number: 012209
Filing Date: 1979-02-14
Publication_date: 1980-09-16
Assignee: National Gypsum Company (Dallas, TX)
Primary Class(es): 52/745.12 52/241
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US Patent Ref:

1810597	Jun, 1931	Corwin	52/700.
2073781	Mar, 1937	Calafati	52/363.
2114901	Apr, 1938	Henderson	52/732.
2138291	Nov, 1938	Callaghan	52/241.
3125193	Mar, 1964	Brown et al.	52/481.
3320710	May, 1967	Byssing	52/241.

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Primary Examiner: Ridgill, Jr., James L.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Hause; Robert F.