Patent ID: 8516778

Claim:
An insulated wall stud, comprising: a first board having a first outer edge and a first inner edge; a second board having a second outer edge and a second inner edge, wherein said second outer edge faces away from said first board, wherein said first outer edge faces away from said second board and wherein said first inner edge faces said second inner edge; a plurality of brackets attaching the first board to said second board defining a space therebetween; wherein said plurality of brackets are each comprised of a rectangular structure having a first distal end and a second distal end; wherein said first distal end and said second distal end are elongated and parallel with respect to said first outer edge and said second outer edge respectively; wherein said first distal end and said second distal end of said plurality of brackets are positioned away from said first outer edge of said first board and said second outer edge of said second board respectively by at least 0.15 inches to decrease the energy loss via said plurality of brackets; wherein said first distal end and said second distal end of said plurality of brackets are closer to said first outer edge of said first board and said second outer edge of said second board than to said first inner edge and said second inner edge; and a foam insulation material positioned within said space between said first board and said second board.