The present invention relates to a pocket doors and, in particular, to pocket door frames.
Various pocket door frames are known in the prior art. Examples of pocket door frames are shown, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 2,832,105 to Parson, U.S. Pat. No. 3,058,174 to Sterling, and U.S. Pat. No. 3,400,490 to Anderson.
In one embodiment of the present invention, a pocket door frame includes a stud having a first end, a second end, a first section, a second section perpendicular to the first section, a third section perpendicular to the second section, a fourth section perpendicular to the third section, a fifth section perpendicular to the fourth section, a sixth section perpendicular to the fifth section, and a seventh section perpendicular to the sixth section. The first section extends from the second section toward the fourth section and the seventh section extends from the sixth section toward the fourth section. A first opening is located at least partially in the third section and at least partially in the fourth section. A second opening is located at least partially in the fourth section and at least partially in the fifth section. A third opening is located in the second section and is aligned with the first opening so as to be accessible through the first opening. A fourth opening is located in the sixth section and is aligned with the second opening so as to be accessible through the second opening.
In one embodiment, the pocket door frame further includes a bracket having a base and at least four posts. The first post has a first section in contact with the first section of the stud, a second section in contact with the second section of the stud and a third section in contact with the third section of the stud. The second post has a first section in contact with the third section of the stud and a second section in contact with the fourth section of the stud. The third post has a first section in contact with the fourth section of the stud, and a second section in contact with the fifth section of the stud. The fourth post has a first section in contact with the fifth section of the stud, a second section in contact with the sixth section of the stud and a third section in contact with the seventh section of the stud.
In another embodiment, the pocket door frame includes a header contacting the second section of the stud and the sixth section of the stud, a pocket end jam bracket, a passage end jam bracket, and a track.
In one embodiment of the present invention, a pocket door frame includes a stud having a first section, a second section parallel to the first section, a third section parallel to the first and second sections, a first opening located in the first section, a second opening located in the second section, a third opening located at least partially in the third section, and a fourth opening located at least partially in the third section.
In one embodiment, the third opening is at least partially aligned with the first opening. In another embodiment, the fourth opening is at least partially aligned with the second opening.
In certain embodiments, the first and second sections are in the same plane. In other embodiments, the third section is spaced apart from the first and second sections. In yet another embodiment, the third section is in a different plane than are the first and second sections.
In one embodiment, the stud further includes a fourth section perpendicular to the first section and the third section, and the third opening is located at least partially in the third and fourth sections. In other embodiments, the fourth section is connected to the first and third sections.
In another embodiment, the pocket door frame further includes a bracket having a first post located between the first and third sections and a second post located between the second and third sections.
In certain embodiments, the pocket door frame further includes a header contacting the first and second sections of the stud.
In one embodiment of the present invention, a pocket door frame includes a header, a track and a stud. The stud includes a first section, a second section connected to and perpendicular to the first section, a third section connected to and perpendicular to the second section, a first opening in the first section, and a second opening located at least partially in the second section and at least partially in the third section. The second opening is at least partially aligned with the first opening so as to provide access to the first opening through the second opening.
In one embodiment, the first section of the stud contacts the header. In another embodiment, the first and second sections of the stud are located in different planes. In certain embodiments, the pocket door frame further includes a bracket having a least one post located at least partially between the first and third sections of the stud.
In one embodiment of the present invention, a pocket door frame includes a header, a track, and a stud. The stud includes a first section, a second section connected to and perpendicular to the first section, a third section connected to and perpendicular to the second section, a first opening in the first section, and means for accessing the first opening through the third section of the stud.
In one embodiment, the means for accessing the first opening through the third section of the stud includes a second opening located at least partially in the third section of the stud. In other embodiments, the second opening is located at least partially in the second section of the stud.
These and other features of the present invention will be apparent from the following detailed description of embodiments of the invention and accompanying drawings.
In use, one or more brackets 30 are secured to a floor or other support surface such that posts 33 extend upwardly. Brackets 30 may be secured to a floor or support surface via any number of means, including by inserting fasteners such as bolts or other anchoring devices through openings 32 in base 31. Studs 10 are then positioned on brackets 30 such that posts 33 extend into the interior of studs 10 (
Note that unlike certain prior art pocket door frame studs, stud 10 is configured so as to have sufficient rigidity and strength without the need for internal reinforcement. Stated another way, stud 10 of the present invention is a hollow, unreinforced member.
Although the present invention has been shown and described in detail, the same is by way of example only and should not be taken as a limitation on the invention. Numerous modifications can be made to the embodiments disclosed without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, the particular configuration of stud 10 could be altered while still providing sufficient rigidity and strength to function without internal reinforcement.
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62893453 | Aug 2019 | US |