Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Wall – ceiling – or floor designed for utilities
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-28
2006-03-28
Slack, Naoko (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Wall, ceiling, or floor designed for utilities
C052S745090, C052S749100, C174S066000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07017310
ABSTRACT:
A retainer and methods for retaining a spacer bar within an opening in a web of a metal stud. In one embodiment, the retainer includes a cover plate that has a plurality of resilient snap members for retaining engagement with the web of the metal stud when the cover plate is pressed into the web opening. The cover plate may have a notch that is configured to nestingly receive a portion of the spacer bar therein. Other embodiments may include retainer tabs for retaining and/or applying a biasing force to the spacer bar.
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