INTERLOCKING DOUBLE STUD WALL

Abstract

A double stud wall construction, which allows walls to be interlocked and insulation to continuously flow between walls, the flow joists, and roof trusses.

Claims

1. An interlocking double stud truss wall for installation in between floor joists and roof trusses comprising: a) a double stud truss wall having a top and a bottom; b) a ballon frame that is attached to the bottom of the double stud truss wall that can be positioned between the floor joists below the interlocking double stud truss wall; and c) a ballon frame that is attached to the top of the interlocking double stud wall that can be positioned between the roof trusses above the double stud truss wall.

2. The double stud truss wall of claim 1 wherein the double stud truss wall has been treated with a liquid fire-retardant composition.

3. The double stud truss wall of claim 1 wherein the double stud truss wall is installed between floor joists and roof trusses.

4. The double stud truss wall of claim 1 wherein multiple double stud truss walls are connected.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] FIG. 1 is a front view of the interlocking double stud truss wall.

[0011] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a plurality of interlocking stud truss walls that are interlocked to the floor joists, roof trusses and each other.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] While this invention is susceptible to embodiment in many different forms, there is shown in the drawings, and will herein be described in detail, specific embodiments with the understanding that the present disclosure of such embodiments is to be considered as an example of the principles and not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments shown and described. In the description below, like reference numerals are used to describe the same, similar, or corresponding parts in the several views of the drawings. This detailed description defines the meaning of the terms used herein and specifically describes embodiments in order for those skilled in the art to practice the invention.

Definitions

[0013] The terms about and essentially mean10 percent.

[0014] The terms a or an, as used herein, are defined as one or as more than one. The term plurality, as used herein, is defined as two or as more than two. The term another, as used herein, is defined as at least a second or more. The terms including and/or having, as used herein, are defined as comprising (i.e., open language). The term coupled, as used herein, is defined as connected, although not necessarily directly, and not necessarily mechanically.

[0015] The term comprising is not intended to limit inventions to only claiming the present invention with such comprising language. Any invention using the term comprising could be separated into one or more claims using consisting or consisting of claim language and is so intended.

[0016] Reference throughout this document to one embodiment, certain embodiments, an embodiment, or similar terms means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the appearances of such phrases in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments without limitation.

[0017] The term or, as used herein, is to be interpreted as an inclusive or meaning any one or any combination. Therefore, A, B, or C means any of the following: A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A, B, and C. An exception to this definition will occur only when a combination of elements, functions, steps, or acts are in some way inherently mutually exclusive.

[0018] It is further noted that the claims may be drafted to exclude any element which may be optional. As such, this statement is intended to serve as antecedent basis for use of such exclusive terminology as solely, only and the like in connection with the recitation of claim elements, or the use of a negative limitation.

[0019] The publications discussed herein are provided solely for their disclosure prior to the filing date of the present application. Nothing herein is to be construed as an admission that the present invention is not entitled to antedate such publication by virtue of prior invention. Further, the dates of publication provided may be different from the actual publication dates which may need to be independently confirmed. To the extent such publication may set out definitions of a term that conflict with the explicit or implicit definition of the present disclosure, the definition of the present disclosure controls.

[0020] As will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reading this disclosure, each of the individual embodiments described and illustrated herein has discrete components and features which may be readily separated from or combined with the features of any of the other several embodiments without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention. Any recited method can be carried out in the order of events recited or in any other order which is logically possible.

[0021] The drawings featured in the figures are for the purpose of illustrating certain convenient embodiments of the present invention and are not to be considered as limitation thereto. The term means preceding a present participle of an operation indicates a desired function for which there is one or more embodiments, i.e., one or more methods, devices, or apparatuses for achieving the desired function and that one skilled in the art could select from these or their equivalent in view of the disclosure herein, and use of the term means is not intended to be limiting.

[0022] As used herein, the term interlocking double stud truss wall refers to a double truss stud wall that can interlock with the floor joists and the roof trusses which allows the walls to be spaced at greater distances and allows them to be interlocked as shown in the figures.

[0023] As used herein, the term installation in between floor joists and roof trusses refers to the interlocking double stud wall having an added balloon frame at the top and bottom of the frame that allows positioning between floor joists and roof trusses.

[0024] As used herein, the term ballon frame refers to where the studs run the full height of a wall as with Applicant's framing design the wall studs start at the bottom of the floor truss and continue up to the top of the roof truss.

DRAWINGS

[0025] Now referring to the drawings, FIG. 1 is a front view of the interlocking double stud truss wall. Double stud truss wall 1 is a convention double stud wall. Roof Balloon frame 2 consists of framing positioned on the top 1a of truss wall 1 with spaces 4 to fit the roof truss. The truss wall 1 is being used to anchor to the roof trusses. In one embodiment, the roof trusses are 23 studs. Floor joist ballon frame 6 consists of framing positioned on the bottom 6a of truss wall 1 with spaces 8 designed to be placed over floor joists. In one example 2 by 3 joists.

[0026] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a plurality of interlocking stud truss walls that are interlocked to the floor joists, roof trusses and each other. This design shows the wall integrated or interlocked within the wall system. Normally, a wall would sit on top of floor trusses and roof trusses would sit on top of the wall. In Applicant's design, as shown in FIG. 2, the floor and roof trusses are interlocked into the wall itself.

[0027] Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may make modifications resulting in other embodiments employing principles of the present invention without departing from its spirit or characteristics, particularly upon considering the foregoing teachings. Accordingly, the described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative, and not restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description or drawings. Consequently, while the present invention has been described with reference to particular embodiments, modifications of structure, sequence, materials, and the like apparent to those skilled in the art still fall within the scope of the invention as claimed by the applicant.