Patent ID: 6854230
Filing Date: 2005-02-15
Classification: E04C

Abstract:
1. A composite wall panel comprising: a base extending horizontally at a bottom, of the panel and adapted for attachment to a floor structure; a continuous hollow header extending horizontally at a top of the panel, the hollow header defining an upper horizontally extending chase for passage of services therethrough; a plurality of vertically extending, hollow studs spaced at intervals intermediate a length of the panel so as to space the base from the header for forming a frame, the hollow studs defining a plurality of vertically extending chases for communication with the upper horizontally extending chase; insulating material positioned intermediate the spaced studs; and opposing layers of sheeting material affixed to opposing surfaces of the frame, at least one of which is affixed to the studs using mechanical fasteners, wherein the vertically extending studs are fitted with protective barrier members to prevent protrusion of the mechanical fasteners into the vertically extending chases.