ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 10 -- United States Patent no. 12,291,863, issued on May 6.
"Structurally reinforced girts and related systems and methods" was invented by Brian Nelson (Spokane, Wash.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Girts, systems incorporating girts, and methods of using girts are disclosed. The girts are structurally reinforced by gussets that are formed with material from the girt walls. In some embodiments, the gussets are formed via an efficient metal stamping process. The girts have a high mechanical strength, are easily manufactured, allow for water drainage and air circulation, improve thermal performance, decrease sound transmission, and reduce material, transportation and labo...