ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- United States Patent no. 12,338,622, issued on June 24.
"Adjustable metal framing system and connecton" was invented by Dennis LeBlang (Palm Desert, Calif.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention describes an interlocking metal framing system where two concentric support members slide between each other to enable the support member to form a longer length without using extensions to add the additional length to the support members whether installed as vertical support members for a wall; or as horizontal support members for ceiling support members; or as floor-ceiling support members. The concentric support members have notches together to form a longe...