Patent ID: 9719537
Date: 2017-08-01
CPC Classifications: F16B

Claim:
1. An adjustable bracket assembly for spanning a predetermined distance between support members of a wall structure, the assembly comprising: a first support member, the first support member comprising a first planar portion having a first end, a second end, and a predetermined length therebetween; the first end comprising a first flange member extending perpendicular to the first planar portion, the first flange member comprising a plurality of apertures for receiving fasteners; first and second inward-facing channels extending along at least a portion of the predetermined length of the first planar portion, the first and second inward-facing channels separated by a first width of the first support member; a second support member, the second support member comprising a second planar portion and a second flange member, the second flange member extending perpendicular to the second planar portion and parallel to the first flange portion; the second planar portion comprising a panel having a generally rectangular shaped flat body and being devoid of channels; the second flange member comprising a plurality of apertures for receiving fasteners; wherein the first support member comprises a first notch and a second notch, and wherein the first notch and the second notch comprise a transition between the first width and a second width, and wherein the first flange member comprises a width that is smaller than the first width of the first support member and a width of the second flange member of the second support member; wherein a width of the second support member is less than the first width of the first support member and opposing edges of the second planar portion are slidably received within the first and second inward-facing channels of the first support member such that a distance between the first flange member and the second flange member is selectively adjustable; wherein the first flange member and the second flange member are operable to be secured to first and second wall studs, respectively, wherein the first and second wall studs comprise parallel extending wall studs, the second support member being slidably received within the first and second inward-facing channels such that a combined length of the support members provides a span between the first and second wall studs to provide a support surface for mounting elements at at least one location between the first and second wall studs; and wherein the adjustable bracket assembly is operable to be concealed within a wall panel and to provide a support surface for mounting at least one of a lighting element, a television, a bathroom fixture, a mirror, a vanity, and a cabinet.