Liquid impervious apparatus for wallboard

Abstract

The invention teaches a liquid impervious apparatuses for wallboard construction, systems, and methods of using the same. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

1 . A liquid impervious construction frame track apparatus for wallboard, comprising: 
 a base having a bottom portion adapted to be secured to a building foundation;    the base also having top portion, a first side, and a second side;    a first moisture resistant standing member extending substantially perpendicularly from the first side of the base having an interior surface being the surface adjacent to the base, and an exterior surface that being the surface facing away from the base, the first standing member adapted to couple to a first wallboard member;    a second moisture resistant standing member extending substantially perpendicularly from the second side of the base having an interior surface being the surface adjacent to the base, and an exterior surface that being the surface facing away from the base, the second standing member adapted to couple to a second wallboard member;    the second standing member being substantially parallel to and extending in the same direction as the first standing member; and    a first moisture resistant shelf extending substantially perpendicularly from the exterior surface of the first standing member and substantially parallel to the base, the shelf extending a sufficient width to seal a porous edge of the first wallboard member.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a second moisture resistant shelf extending substantially perpendicularly from the exterior surface of the second standing member and substantially parallel to the base, the shelf extending a sufficient width to seal a porous edge of a second wallboard member.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the first moisture resistant standing member is parallel to the second moisture resistant standing member and extends to a greater height than the second moisture resistant standing member.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the second moisture resistant standing member is parallel to the first moisture resistant standing member and extends to a greater height than the first moisture resistant standing member.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the first moisture resistant shelf has a top surface enabled to receive a porous portion of a wallboard, the other surface being defined as the bottom surface, and further comprising a caulk layer disposed upon the top surface.  
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the base, the standing member, and the shelf are comprised of a single piece of sheet metal.  
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the base, the standing member, and the shelf are comprises nylon.  
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the base, the standing member, and the shelf are comprises plastic.  
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the track has a length, the length being defined by the distance from the front of the track to the back of the track, the length being at least six inches.  
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the base has a width extending from the first side to the second side, the width being at least three inches.  
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the first standing member extends at least two inches.  
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the first standing member extends at least two inches in height.  
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the first standing member extends at least six inches in height.  
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the second standing member extends at least six inches in height.  
   
   
       15 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the first shelf extends at least one-half inch in width.  
   
   
       16 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the second shelf extends at least one-half inch in width.  
   
   
       17 . A liquid impervious construction frame track apparatus for wallboard, comprising: 
 a base having a bottom portion adapted to be secured to a building foundation;    the base also having top portion, a first side, and a second side;    a first moisture resistant standing member extending substantially perpendicularly from the first side of the base having an interior surface being the surface adjacent to the base, and an exterior surface that being the surface facing away from the base, the first standing member adapted to couple to a first wallboard member;    a second moisture resistant standing member extending substantially perpendicularly from the second side of the base having an interior surface being the surface adjacent to the base, and an exterior surface that being the surface facing away from the base, the second standing member adapted to couple to a second wallboard member;    the second standing member being substantially parallel to and extending in the same direction as the first standing member;    a first moisture resistant shelf extending substantially perpendicularly from the exterior surface of the first standing member and substantially parallel to the base, the shelf extending a sufficient width to seal a porous edge of the first wallboard member;    a second moisture resistant shelf extending substantially perpendicularly from the exterior surface of the second standing member and substantially parallel to the base, the shelf extending a sufficient width to seal a porous edge of a second wallboard member; and    wherein the first moisture resistant shelf has a top surface enabled to receive a porous portion of a wallboard, the other surface being defined as the bottom surface, and further comprising a caulk layer disposed upon the top surface.    
   
   
       18 . A liquid impervious construction frame track apparatus for wallboard, comprising: 
 a base having a bottom portion adapted to be secured to a building foundation;    the base also having top portion, a first side, and a second side;    a first moisture resistant standing member extending substantially perpendicularly from the first side of the base having an interior surface being the surface adjacent to the base, and an exterior surface that being the surface facing away from the base, the first standing member adapted to couple to a first wallboard member;    a second moisture resistant standing member extending substantially perpendicularly from the second side of the base having an interior surface being the surface adjacent to the base, and an exterior surface that being the surface facing away from the base, the second standing member adapted to couple to a second wallboard member;    the second standing member being substantially parallel to and extending in the same direction as the first standing member;    a first moisture resistant shelf extending substantially perpendicularly from the exterior surface of the first standing member and substantially parallel to the base, the shelf extending a sufficient width to seal a porous edge of the first wallboard member;    a second moisture resistant shelf extending substantially perpendicularly from the exterior surface of the second standing member and substantially parallel to the base, the shelf extending a sufficient width to seal a porous edge of a second wallboard member; and    wherein the base, the standing member, and the shelf are comprised of a single piece of sheet metal.