Patent ID: 8511032
Filing Date: 2013-08-20
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
1. A building structure comprising: a floor structure; a metal stud extending adjacent the floor structure; a clip for connecting the stud to the floor structure such that the clip is permitted to move vertically with respect to the stud but wherein the stud is generally retained adjacent the floor structure; the clip including a base member for connecting to the floor structure; the clip further including a stud retainer projecting from the base member and connected to the stud; the stud retainer comprising a channel; wherein the stud includes a web and a pair of flanges and wherein one flange of the stud is disposed within the channel of the stud retainer such that the flange of the stud is generally retained in the channel but wherein the flange of the stud is movable vertically in the channel; and one or more fasteners extending through the channel and connecting to the flange of the stud in a manner that enables the flange of the stud to move vertically in the channel.