Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – With adjunctive means for assembly or disassembly
Reexamination Certificate
2000-03-17
2001-09-25
Friedman, Carl D. (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
With adjunctive means for assembly or disassembly
C052S749100, C052S747100, C248S453000, C248S316800, C248S229250, C242S129000, C269S296000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06293058
ABSTRACT:
TECHNICAL FIELD
This invention relates to the field of support bracket systems, and particularly to a bracket, rod and holder combination which can be attached to a wooden building stud, and when two such combinations are employed, the device can be used to support building materials.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
One of the most irritating and time-consuming problems associated with the construction and finishing of a building is ready access to the materials needed. This need for efficiency becomes even more important when sizes smaller, or differently shaped than, the regularly issued sizes are needed. For example, drywall comes in 4′×8″ sheets. In the drywalling of a room, frequently only a partial sheet, or a triangular sized section, is needed. Cutting a new sheet for the small size required is both inefficient and wasteful. Stopping work to rummage through odd fragments is also inefficient. A need exists for a simple to attach, simple to remove and relocate, support system which will enable the hanger or carpenter to place the sheets of drywall so that they are conveniently accessible to his or her work location, and to be able to replace partial sheets so they can also be easily located and essentially “recycled”.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,271,921 to Divoky discloses a material holding bracket platform intended for holding plywood sheets intended to be used in the roofing of a building. The brackets are removably attached to two “lumber posts” which are leaned against the roof structure. Plywood sheets are then placed upon the brackets within the reach of the roofer.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The bracket and rod supporting system of the invention provides an easy to use support system for drywall or the like which is commonly used in construction. Upper and lower U-shaped brackets tighten around the exterior of a wooden building stud. A rod extends from the lower bracket to a trough shaped support holder. A back support rod extends from the support holder to the upper bracket. The resulting assembly has the overall configuration of a right angle triangle, with the stud as the vertical member. When two or more sets of brackets and rods are used, sheets of building material can be placed into the support holders. The sheets of building material rest against the back support rods. Thus, building materials can be placed in a position easily accessible to the user, who will not have to bend to the floor for more material. A special benefit of the system is that portions left after cutting up the original material can be replaced in the support system for efficient use when needed.
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Friedman Carl D.
Killough B. Craig
Nguyen Chi Q
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