Patent ID: 8132383

Claim:
A metal clip for attaching angle strips and wallboard to a column or beam, the metal clip comprising: a. an open rectangular frame having first, second, and third sides wherein the first and second sides are exposed when the clip is mounted to the column or beam, and wherein the third side is configured to lie adjacent a portion of the column or beam; b. a spring retainer extending from the rectangular frame and including a side portion and a curled spring, and wherein the curled spring is spaced from the third side of the rectangular frame so as to define a space therebetween for receiving a portion of the column or beam; c. a pair of foldout clips formed in the metal clip for receiving and holding an angle strip adjacent the column or beam; and d. wherein one of the foldout clips is formed in the side portion of the spring retainer and the other foldout clip is formed in one of the first or second sides of the rectangular frame.