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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 17, 2005
Filed:
Apr. 15, 2003
Edward R. Digirolamo, Raleigh, NC (US);
Michael L. Torres, Raleigh, NC (US);
Robert W. Herrmann, Raleigh, NC (US);
Aaron M. Herrmann, Raleigh, NC (US);
Thomas C. Boyd, Raleigh, NC (US);
Gary Bennett, Macon, NC (US);
Edward R. diGirolamo, Raleigh, NC (US);
Michael L. Torres, Raleigh, NC (US);
Robert W. Herrmann, Raleigh, NC (US);
Aaron M. Herrmann, Raleigh, NC (US);
Thomas C. Boyd, Raleigh, NC (US);
Gary Bennett, Macon, NC (US);
The Steel Network, Inc., Raleigh, NC (US);
Abstract
A wall structure adapted to be fabricated in sections or modules and comprises an upper member, a lower member, a plurality of studs interconnected between the upper and lower members with respective studs including openings therein, and at least one diagonal brace member or strap extending diagonally across the wall structure. In one embodiment the strap is extended to opposed corner areas where opposed end portions of the strap are fastened to a portion of the upper or lower member and to a portion of an adjacent column or stud.