Patent ID: 8590257
Filing Date: 2013-11-26
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
1. A deflection clip securing with an associated wall stud and an associated track that receives a first end of the associated wall stud, the clip comprising: a substantially planar base having a first inside surface, a first outside surface, a first end, and a second end; a first end portion extending perpendicular from the first inside surface of the base at the first end of the base, the portion having a first superior surface, a first inferior surface, a second inside surface and a second outside surface; a first flange extending outwardly away from the first inferior surface of the first end portion; at least one barb extending outward from the first flange; a second end portion extending perpendicular from the first inside surface of the base at the second end of the base, the portion having a second superior surface, a second inferior surface, a third inside surface and a third outside surface; a second flange extending outwardly away from the second inferior surface of the second end portion; and at least one barb extending outward from the second flange, wherein the at least one barb extending from the first flange and the at least one barb extending from the second flange connect by friction-fitting to inner walls of the associated track, and wherein the associated wall stud passes through a space defined by the second inside surface of the first end portion, the first inside surface of the base, and the third inside surface of the second end portion.