Lolly Column Easy Framer

Abstract

An arrangement for framing a lolly column, includes two U-shaped framing members adapted to be wrapped and secured tightly about a lolly column. Each framing member has a U-shaped profile and includes a center member, first and second legs in parallel, spaced apart relation, and a tab extending from an end of each leg in a direction transverse to a lengthwise direction of each leg. There are also four equi-angularly spaced wall members secured to outer surfaces of the framing members for securing elongated 4×4 inch wood framing members thereto such that the wood framing members extend in a direction parallel to the lolly column. Each wall member includes first and second walls forming an outwardly facing right angle therebetween and presenting outwardly facing planar surfaces to which an elongated wood framing member is adapted to be secured.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to lolly columns, and more particularly, is directed to an arrangement for easily framing lolly columns.[0002]Conventionally, large rooms, such as basements and the like, include at least one lolly column for structural support. A lolly column is typically a concrete filled steel pipe column used to support a girder or other beam. When refinishing a room containing lolly columns, it is conventional to frame the lolly columns, that is, to surround the lolly columns with spaced apart, suitable size framing member, such as 2×2 inch, 2×4 inch, 2×6 inch, 4×4 inch, etc. wood framing members that extend from the floor to the ceiling, with sheet rock, paneling, etc. nailed to the wood framing members in order to provide a decorative appearance. However, this framing procedure is generally a tedious and time-consuming job.[0003]Accordingly, various arrangements have been provided for aiding in the framing of lolly colum...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an arrangement for easily framing lolly columns that overcomes the problems with the aforementioned prior art.

[0008]It is another object of the present invention to provide an arrangement for easily framing lolly columns in which the framing members are secured around the lolly columns and include right angle walls for securing framing members thereto.

[0009]It is still another object of the present invention to provide an arrangement for easily framing lolly columns in which a framing operation can be performed quickly, efficiently and accurately.

[0010]It is a further object of the present invention to provide an arrangement for easily framing lolly columns that is easy and economical to use and manufacture.

[0011]In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, an arrangement for easily framing a lolly column, includes at least one framing member adapted to be wrapped and secured tightly about a lolly column; and a plurality of wall members secured to the at least one framing member for securing elongated framing members thereto such that the framing members extend in a direction parallel to the lolly column, each wall member including a first wall presenting an outwardly facing planar surface to which an elongated framing member is adapted to be secured.

Problems solved by technology

However, this framing procedure is generally a tedious and time-consuming job.

However, none of these patents provide for framing a lolly column of circular cross-section, with the provision of securing various size framing members to the corners.

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