Universal stud

Abstract

A framing system for a wall that uses just one type of unit. The Universal Stud is the same unit that serves as its own plate or track. A plurality of the stud having the same slot configuration at each end and two sides of the stud receiving that same slot allows for a multitude of jobs to be done with just one type of unit. The Universal Stud flange sides are mended with holes along it to allow wiring and pipes to be hung off it and still not endangering cutting them. Also, the Universal Stud wall has inherent qualities to it that is the solution to many job problems. (thinner, any profile to each side, soundproof, chases within it, bracing construction, and the flexibility to be used within other stud walls)

1 . The Universal Stud is a metal framing system for walls comprising of the same unit for both the stud and the plate or track.  
     
     
         2 . The framing unit of  claim 1  has a “C”-shaped cross-section.  
     
     
         3 . The framing unit of  claim 1  has slots cut in each end intended for attachment to the plates.  
     
     
         4 . The framing unit of  claim 1  has a multitude of longitudinal lengths in which it comes.  
     
     
         5 . The framing unit of  claim 1  when used in a wall only addresses one side of the wall's stud needs at a time.  
     
     
         6 . The Universal Stud framing system for the wall is comprised of a base plate (the framing unit), a top plate (the framing unit), the plurality of a Universal Stud (the framing unit) wherein each stud has a top end and a base end that has at least one slot slid over the plates.  
     
     
         7 . The Universal Stud framing system of  claim 6  creates both soundproofing and a chase in the walls.  
     
     
         8 . The Universal Stud framing system of  claim 6  allows for one side of the wall to have a completely different contour ( two parallel plates) than that of the other side or even the wall sides do not have to be parallel.  
     
     
         9 . The Universal Stud framing system of  claim 6  can by cutting the flanges of the stud or cutting one flange and back of the plate make curves in the wall laterally or vertically or both.