Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Means compensating earth-transmitted force – Cross bracing
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-19
2007-06-19
Graysay, Tamara L. (Department: 3636)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Means compensating earth-transmitted force
Cross bracing
C052S745190, C052S693000, C052S695000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10828102
ABSTRACT:
A metal panelized wall system having a plurality of generally parallel vertical wall studs with an opening formed in each one. A top horizontal member is connected to a top end of each of the vertical wall studs and a bottom horizontal member is connected to a bottom end of each of the vertical wall studs. Extending from the bottom horizontal member to the top horizontal member is at least one diagonal member. The diagonal member extends through the openings formed in the vertical wall studs such that loads from the vertical wall studs are not transferred to the diagonal member.
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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney LLP
Graysay Tamara L.
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