Patent ID: 7823846
Filing Date: 2010-11-02
Classification: F16L,H02G,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A rigid utility portal for installation in a wall construction that includes a pair of studs extending in spaced parallel relation to one another and at least two framing members connected to the studs with a spacing between end walls of the framing members corresponding generally to the spacing between the studs, the utility portal including; a center portion having a width corresponding generally to the width of the framing members and a length that is at least as long as the spacing between the end walls of the framing members, the center portion having a plurality of holes formed therein; at least one skirt portion extending generally perpendicularly from one side edge of the center portion, the skirt portion having a length greater than the spacing between the studs; at least one tab portion extending generally perpendicularly from the center portion in the same direction as the extent of the skirt portion and in a plane generally perpendicular to the plane of the skirt portion; and a plurality of fastener openings passing through the skirt portion and the tab portion, respectively, whereby fasteners can be inserted in the openings to connect the utility portal to the wall construction with the center portion of the utility portal spanning the spacing between the end walls of the framing members.