Alternative I-Stud

a technology of i-studs and i-flanges, which is applied in the direction of girders, building repairs, walls, etc., can solve the problems of not meeting the need for an improved stud, requiring both additional materials and additional labor, and none of these products, etc., to achieve the effect of preventing microbial growth, reducing the cost of microbial growth, and reliably straightening

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-11-25
DEBOEF JR DUANE R
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[0010]It is a first object of the present invention to provide a material for construction that is stronger than light gauge steel cold formed studs, yet lighter than lumber studs, and more cost efficient than either, and a method of using the same.
[0011]It is a further object of the present invention to provide a material for construction that uses less wood than traditional lumber studs and is reliably straight while resisting warping, twisting and bowing, and a method of using the same.
[0012]It is yet a further object of the present invention to provide a material for construction that does not interfere with wireless communication, is resistant to heat and cold transfer, and can be treated to inhibit microbial growth, and a method of using the same.
[0013]It is a further object still of the present invention to provide a material for construction that does not require blocking in order to support cabinets, fixtures or trim, and a method of using the same.

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None of these products, however, utilizes OSB for both the web and the flanges.
Although this assembly may provide added strength for a joist, such a construction requires both additional materials and additional labor to achieve this construction and does not meet the need for an improved stud.

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[0023]While the making and using of various embodiments of the present disclosure are discussed in detail below, it should be appreciated that the present disclosure provides for inventive concepts capable of being embodied in a variety of specific contexts. The specific embodiments discussed herein are merely illustrative of specific manners in which to make and use the disclosed apparatus and are not to be interpreted as limiting the scope of the instant disclosure.

[0024]In FIGS. 1 and 2, a stud 10 is depicted. Stud 10 comprises a web 12 and flanges 14, 16, such that when viewed from one end or in cross-section, stud 10 resembles an “I”. Thus, stud 10 may interchangeably be referred to herein as an i-stud. Each of web 12 and flanges 14, 16 are manufactured using oriented strand board (OSB). Flanges 14, 16 are of unitary, one-piece construction and are not laminated. Each flange 14, 16 has a longitudinal channel or groove 18, 20 that is roughly centrally located about a face of the...

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Abstract

An i-stud having a web and flanges comprising oriented strand board (OSB) and a method of assembling a wall utilizing the same, wherein the flanges are unitary and non-laminated. The method of assembling a wall may utilize a wall system comprising upper and lower frame members or may utilize existing structural members.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]NoneBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to materials and methods for wall construction. Specifically, the invention relates to studs fabricated in the shape of an “I” utilizing exclusively oriented strand board, and to methods for assembling a wall using the same.[0004]2. Description of the Prior Art[0005]Construction materials of varying types are well known in the art. For many years, lumber and steel have been used for studs. Studs are commonly understood to be the relatively slender, upright members forming the frame of a wall or partition and covered with drywall, sheetrock, plasterwork, siding, or other finishing material. Traditionally, solid, rectangular studs were made using dimensional lumber products.[0006]Construction materials comprising engineered wood products and structural composite lumber such as oriented strand board (OSB) are gaining in acceptance and ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04C3/00E04B1/00
CPCE04B2/7457E04B2/767E04C3/42E04C3/16E04B2/80
Inventor DEBOEF, JR., DUANE R.
Owner DEBOEF JR DUANE R
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