Patent ID: 7299593
Filing Date: 2007-11-27
Classification: E04B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A partial metal wall supported in part at least by a support structure, comprising: a. at least one elongated bottom track having a web and a pair of flanges; b. a series of spaced apart partial studs extending from the track with each stud including a pair of flanges and a web extending between the flanges of the studs; c. the partial studs being seated into the bottom track such that the flanges of the studs lie inwardly of the flanges of the track and wherein the flanges of the studs and the flanges of the track lie directly adjacent each other; d. a series of connectors securing the studs to the track; e. each connector including: f. wherein the bottom track, partial studs, and connectors form at least a part of the partial metal wall, a reinforcing plate disposed between each stud and connector, and the track.