Stud clip

Abstract

A tool developed to clip on the vertical-building members (ie: studs) to facilitate dispensing of electrical wire and plastic water lines as well as provide scaffold and workbench capabilities for those trades working in building construction prior to the wallboard installation stage.

Description

[0001] Material:

[0002] Non-corrosive aluminum plate.

[0003] Size:

[0004] Variable pending application.

[0005] Method of production:

[0006] Stud Clips and its various models are produced by:

[0007] I Mapping out required shapes and sizes on a 4′×4′ sheet of aluminum (minimum ⅛″ thickness and larger pending strength sizes required) paying particular attention to minimizing waste of material and time

[0008] II All pieces are cut to shape using a metal sheer pending model to be produced.

[0009] III Shapes are then stamped or drilled as to provide the necessary definition required but not achieved in step two to make ready for bending.

[0010] IV Refined shapes are then bent by way of a Metal Brake to achieve the Final shape, which is ready for use other than manufacturers improvements like adding rollers to Coil Roller Model.

[0011] V As described in the Abstract of the Disclosure, “Stud Clip” and associated models slide horizontally and across on the stud or Vertical Building Member and is then twisted forward to the 45 degree position which holds the tool in place via the side body, two side flaps and two end flaps as well as forward and or rear anchor teeth (pending model).

[0012] VI Example provided in Stud Reel Hook.

DISCLOSURE

[0013] The following invention relates to a clip or tool of different model types, which are specifically designed for the construction industry.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0014] In the construction industry any time something is required to be fastened (temporarily or permanently) to a wood or metal stud (or any vertical building member) the trades person is not only required to hold the item to fasten it accurately in place but also use a hammer or drill as well as nails or screws.

[0015] Through the creation of “Stud Clips” we achieve greater work efficiency while at the same time providing a higher level of safety and convenience and reducing long-term physical wear and tear of the worker.

EXAMPLE #1

[0016] When an electrician is mounting wire rolls he/she has to drive in and bend 3¼-3½″ spikes around a pull bar (minimum 4, as many as 8-10 spikes) to securely fasten the roll bar to a wood stud (with as many as 4 40-50 lb rolls of wire mounted on the bar). In the case of a steel stud the difficulties arise through holes in the metal that do not line up or steel studs that remain permanently twisted after having a role bar forced through them to support wire.

[0017] Stud Clip “Reel Hooks” (RH01) twist solidly in to place in a fraction of the time required to drive in and bend nails and removes the risk of having a nail bend out of place when heavy rolls are lifted into place. Also is removed with greater ease therefore reducing physical wear and tear of the worker.

EXAMPLE #2

[0018] In the case of the plumber when installing water lines their material is provided in a large coil in which the plumber unrolls around their work area or lays horizontally on a coil dispersing spool (which takes up working area and doesn't positively hold the coil of waterline in place while pulls against it.

[0019] Stud Clip “Coil Rollers” (CR01) first of all is a fraction of the weight of a horizontal spool. They take far less room when stored in the vehicle, provide more work area for not only the water line installer but other workers in the area and provides a solid anchor from which to pull against thereby not only reducing get up time, installation time, dismantle and storage time but increases safety through less floor clutter and eliminates the need of second worker to keep the coil from tangling. As added bonus “Coil Rollers” also provide the plumber with a proper height holder for cutting drain pipes thereby reducing lower back wear and tear.

LIST OF DRAWINGS

[0020] Page RH01—They lay out of the Reel Hook perpendicular to the stud or Vertical Building Member and the layout of the Reel Hook in the clipped on position.

[0021] Page RH02—Side and facing views showing the Reel Hook supporting the Wire Reel or Roll Bar.

[0022] Page RH03—Shows colored layout.

[0023] Page RH05—Facing view of the Reel Hooks supporting the Wire Reel or a Roll Bar.

[0024] Page CR01—Shows layout of the Coil Roller and how it sits relative to the stud or Vertical Building Member.

[0025] Page CR02—Shows Coil Roller back to back locked in place. Complete with roller wheels to accommodate water line coils.

[0026] Page CR03—Shows Coil Roller layout prior to final out and bending.

[0027] Page CR04—Shoes final and colored version of Coil Roller.

[0028] Page WB01—Shows a facing view of the stud Clip “Work Bench” clipped into place.

[0029] Page WB02—Shows front view, top view, side view, and side view standing for storage.

[0030] Page SB01—Shows layout of the Scaffold Bracket.

Claims

1) “Stud Clip.” A tool, which is defined as it “Clips on” to vertical building members to anchor other tools and building materials used during the construction process.

2) A tool which is defined as having a

A) Side Body, which provides enough surface area to span horizontally across a stud or building member and sits flat against the side of the stud and is tipped forward down to 45 degrees from the perpendicular when locked in place for use and requiring no additional fasteners once locked into place.

B) Front and back walls, which are forced against the front and back of the building member when the tool is set in place yet still allow for easy removal of tool after use.

C) Front and back side tabs, which hold the tool firmly against the side of building member and prevent twisting of tool during use.

D) Front, side and/or back anchor teeth (Pending Model Type) which bite into building member providing additional support.

E) Through an extension to the front of the “side body” a variety of tools (pending model type) are accommodated.

3) As described in paragraph 2, Stud Clip “Reel Hooks” are achieved through a hook extension of the side body, are used in a minimum of two units clipped onto studs side by side to support “roll bar” used for dispensing wire off the roll and can be used to support any amount of wire rolls.

4) Also as described in paragraph two, Stud Clip “Coil Rollers” are achieved through a “U” shape extension of the side body complete with a set of rollers mounted horizontally along the bottom of the “U” to allow water line coil to “dispense” during installation. Stud Clip “Coil Rollers” work well using only one Roller to dispense plastic water line. However, by installing a second “coil roller” upside down in the bottom of the coil provides additional ease of use. As well as having an optional lack bar across the top or open portion of the “U” to achieve 100% coil retention.

5) Also as described in paragraph, Stud Clip “Scaffold Brackets” provides an arm extension of the side body to accommodate the installation of planking running across the face the building member.

6) Also as described in paragraph two, Stud Clip “Work Bench” provides a lightweight temporary portable workbench for many uses. (See drawing).

7) Also as described in paragraph two, Stud Clip can be build in variable sizes and strengths pending required use/difference in size of vertical building member and applications regardless of process of manufacture composition of matter or alteration thereof.

8) Industrial Design and Intellectual property. As this technology is developed through hands on use and clearly understanding the challenges encountered in trying to provide a safe and efficient work environment.

9) The right to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale or selling the invention in the United States of America or importing the invention into the United States of America.