Patent ID: 6256960
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: E04B,E04D

Abstract:
A modular panel for use in a building construction, comprising:a. an outer skin;b. an inner skin, substantially parallel to and co-extensive with said outer skin, said inner and outer skins being arranged in spaced relation, thereby defining an upper edge, a lower edge, a first lateral edge, and a second lateral edge for said panel;c. an elongated stud located within said first lateral edge between said inner and outer skins, said stud extending from said upper edge to said lower edge, said stud having a base extending between said inner skin and said outer skin and sealing off said first lateral edge, said stud being generally U-shaped in cross section, including sidewalls extending from said base defining an open side; and,d. a foam core, said core substantially filling a void between said outer skin and said inner skin, and extending from said upper edge to said lower edge and from said second lateral edge to said base of said stud, said stud being oriented so that said open side faces outwardly from said core.