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| 052202000 | AUXILIARY IMPERFORATE PANEL-LIKE SHIELD ATTACHED TO MAIN PANEL, BARRIER, OR FRAME | 75 |
| 20130042551 | DEBRIS SCREEN | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130025218 | PRESS-FIT STORM WINDOW - Described are a new type of storm windows, along with an easy way (and less expensive) of installing the press-fit storm window, on existing frames or windows, without the hassle and expense of replacing the whole window (to save time, cost, and inconvenience), to increase R-value (insulation efficiency) for the windows (i.e. reduce energy waste). This relates to the construction and installation and use of easily installed low cost interior or exterior storm windows, which are attractive and effective in reducing heat and noise transmission. Different approaches and variations to implement this are shown here. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20090133342 | Insulated Access Cover - To achieve the foregoing and other objects, the present invention, as embodied and broadly described herein, provides various embodiments of a scuttle hole (hatch) insulated cover with a magnetic air sealing system. The invention is also used to seal and insulate air vents, ventilation fans, exhaust fans, roof hatch openings, and service access panels. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20120174507 | Protective assembly for doors, windows and the like - A protection assembly for covering a window/door, said protection assembly comprising at least one rigid protective panel dimensioned to fit against a frame of said window/door; at least one protecting member for supporting said at least one rigid protective panel against said frame of said window/door; and at least one coupling member for coupling said at least one rigid protective panel against said frame of said window/door, and for further securing said at least one protecting member against said at least one rigid protective panel. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20090094909 | Enclosure panel isolation system - An enclosure panel isolation system which provides an enclosure configured from a plurality of enclosure panels each capable of receiving a removably securable isolation panel. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090094908 | Flexible Fire-Resistant Thermally Insulated Composite Structures - The instant invention includes a flexible fire-resistant thermally insulated composite structure designed in some embodiments to pass through an opening. The structure may be self-supporting due to the stiffness of various layers, and battens may contribute to the self-supporting capacity of the structure. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20130111832 | ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR SECURING AN OPENINNG OF A BUILDING STRUCTURE - An assembly for securely enclosing a window, door or other opening defined by a structure of a house or other building comprising: a panel sized to substantially cover the opening and engage the structure, the panel having a face having a front and a back and a pair of lateral sides; one or more mounting bars for securing to the panel; one or more installation bars; means for engaging the panel and the structure to securely enclose the opening. The engaging means configured to secure together one of the mounting bars and one of the installation bars and to move the one or more installation bar towards the back of the panel engage and secure the structure between the panel and the first installation bar. A method for installing the panel to the structure of the building to securely enclose the opening. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20090288353 | Screen for glazed areas - A screen for a glazed area such as a window or a door to reduce heat transfer has a board with a light reflective face and top and bottom tracks to permit attachment to the wall around a window or door opening. In a variant a transparent fluted plastic board has frame extrusions on the top and bottom edge to close the flutes and is supported in top and bottom tracks enabling the assembly to be lifted in and out and slid laterally. This variant can be installed in a window opening and exerts a double glazing and noise reduction effect. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090013622 | Window insulation apparatus - An insulation apparatus for home windows is shown and described. The invention comprises a plastic sheet that can be rolled down to use and can be rolled up when not in use. The sheet is joined to the sides of the window by a second part adhesive strips that are positioned around the edges of the window and window ledge. The strips have a either a plastic bead or a VELCRO® mating portion on one side that permits them to be joined to a corresponding female or VELCRO® portion on the insulation strip. Support straps are used to support the plastic sheet in a rolled up position along the top edge of the window when the apparatus is not in use. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20110078963 | Press-Fit Storm Window - Described are a new type of storm windows, along with an easy way (and less expensive) of installing the press-fit storm window, on existing frames or windows, without the hassle and expense of replacing the whole window (to save time, cost, and inconvenience), to increase R-value (insulation efficiency) for the windows (i.e. reduce energy waste). This relates to the construction and installation and use of easily installed low cost interior or exterior storm windows, which are attractive and effective in reducing heat and noise transmission. Different approaches and variations to implement this are shown here. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20100083594 | RETROFIT GLASS FRAGMENT CATCHING SYSTEM - A blast resistant window blind system includes a blind system comprising a plurality of parallel blind slats, a plurality of spaced pane engaging members, and first and second mounting bodies coupled to the pane engaging members and anchor members disposed at first and second opposite ends of said opening, wherein the pane engaging members are secured to the mounting bodies and coupled thereby to the structure. At least one energy dampening device is coupled to the pane engaging members, allowing the pane engaging members to extend a selected amount toward the inside of the structure upon impact of the window pane, wherein the blind system and pane engaging members cooperate to restrain the window pane from being blown into the inside of the structure and conform to the inside surface of the window pane during impact therewith to distribute the restraining force across the window pane. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20110283637 | WIND ABATEMENT DEVICE - An abatement or protective device ( | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110296774 | RETRACTABLE, LOW-PROFILE STORM SHIELD SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A self-contained system for protecting building penetrations is disclosed. The system can include a housing containing a take-up roll and a screen made from a flexible, strong fabric-like material suitable for resisting high winds, driving rain, and wind-driven missiles. The system can further comprise a deflector or roller to maintain the angle of deployment of the screen. The system can further include a weight bar attached to the end of the screen to assist in deploying the screen. The system can further comprise a dual pulley system to assist in deploying the screen and to hold the screen in the deployed position. The system can include wipers to clean the screen as it is retracted into the enclosure. The system can further comprise an integrated or separate light control, or “black-out” screen. The system enclosures can comprise various hinged covers to facilitate service, repair, and storage. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20090282757 | Horse Protectors - A horse protector is used to provide protection to an equine while transitioning from one area to another through a doorway, walkway, gate, breezeway, isle way, or any other type of framed transitional area and can also be installed on horse trailers. A horse protector is molded out of a durable, cushioned, poly material. It is installed using screws, nails, staples, glue, Velcro, or any other type of fastener. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090313919 | PANEL ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES - A panel assembly structure for multiple purposes includes a base and a number of panels connected to the base. The base is provided with a number of first connecting members protruding from the base. Each panel is provided with a second connecting member to be connected with the first connecting member. A first space is defined between the base and the panel. A second space is defined between every two of the panels. The second space is interconnected with the first space. The panels are free to be disengaged from the base. A carrying board is inserted into the first space and the second space. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090145060 | FRAME FOR RECEIVING A FILTER ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING - A frame for receiving a filter element includes: a pair of first members and a pair of second members. The first members may be arranged alternately with the second members in the assembled orientation to establish a plurality of joining structures between adjoining members. Each respective joining structure of the plurality of joining structures maintains the adjoining members oriented substantially about a respective axis. The first members and the second members cooperate to define a volume for effecting the receiving. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20080196331 | Window frame with lip for covering windows - Devices and methods are disclosed for covering one or more windows held in a window frame by receipt of a pre-formed element into a pre-formed lip integrally attached or affixed to a window frame. In one example embodiment, the device includes a window frame having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side and the second side directly oppose each other in direction with a depth therebetween. The device further includes a first side having a perimeter, and a pre-formed lip continuously disposed along at least half of the perimeter, wherein the pre-formed lip may receive a pre-formed element fitting into and retained by the pre-formed lip in order to at least substantially cover the first side of the window frame. The device may also include a groove alongside the pre-formed lip for receiving vinyl and/or shims to more securely retain the pre-formed element. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090090072 | Window Assembly with built-in exterior shield - A exterior shield includes a retraction arrangement coupling with a sheet-like shield element to wind the shield element as a coil within a housing the exterior shield comprises a retraction arrangement coupling with a sheet-like shield element to wind the shield element as a coil within a housing and an operation system which comprises an actuation unit provided at an interior side of the window frame. The actuation unit is actuated at the interior side of the window frame to downwardly pull the bottom edge portion of the shield element so that the shield element is extended to enclose the window panel at the exterior side thereof. When the bottom edge portion of the shield element is moved upwardly to the top rim, the shield element is wounded in the housing. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090282756 | BACKSPLASH FOR AN APPLIANCE - An adjustable height backsplash for an appliance such as a cooking range is disclosed. The backsplash includes an upper wall mount mountable to a wall; a lower wall mount mountable to the wall at a selectable distance from the upper wall mount; an upper faceplate mountable to the upper wall mount and including an upper front panel; and a lower faceplate mountable to the lower wall mount and including a lower front panel. After installation, the upper front panel and the lower front panel together substantially cover a continuous portion of the wall. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090288352 | Storm panel assembly for covering a window or door opening - A plurality of elongated panels of light transmitting plastics sheet material each have longitudinally extending parallel spaced ribs and longitudinally extending co-planner opposite edge portions. An elongated support member for each panel has a base portion secured to the opposite edge portions of the panel adjacent the upper end portion of the panel and includes a hook portion adapted to engage a hook-shaped support rail mounted on a building over a window or door opening. Each hook portion has end surfaces recessed inwardly from opposite edge surfaces of the panel and provide for overlapping edge portions of adjacent panels. The lower end portion of an outer panel is supported by a sill bracket mounted on the building under the opening and receives a U-shaped track member secured to the panel. The bracket and track member are connected by pull pins located within the ribs of the outer panel. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20100005738 | Structural system with high absorption capacity to impactive and impulsive loads - A structural system that is capable of absorbing high impactive and impulsive loads comprises of the following elements:
| 01-14-2010 |
| 20080313980 | ZIPPERED STORM PANEL SYSTEM FOR WINDOWS AND DOORS - A storm panel system for protecting the interior of a building having a fabric panel of a size and shape as to extend across a selected door or window is provided. A closure system accessible from the outside removably attaches the fabric panel to the outer surface of a building surrounding a window or door opening. The fabric panel has at least one access opening which is selectively closeable at the user's election. The selectively closeable access opening allows access through the opening to the outside to attach and release the panel from the structure by a person from inside the structure. Thus a user can access the exterior of building to install, adjust or remove the fabric panel, before during or after a storm. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090266012 | HURRICANE SHUTTER SYSTEM - A shutter assembly for protecting an opening in a structure. The shutter assembly includes a first shutter and a second shutter. Each of the shutters have an attachment end and a free end and defining a width between the corresponding attachment end and the corresponding free end and each present an outer surface. An impact-resistant sheet is disposed on each outer surface. A plurality of hinges are adapted to pivotally couple each shutter to the structure at the attachment end for allowing the shutter to pivot between an open position and a closed position. A crossbar is sized to span the first shutter and the second shutter and terminate at or before the attachment ends of the shutters. A plurality of studs are disposed in linear alignment across the shutters. The crossbar is adapted to engage the studs for securing the shutters in the closed position. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090025318 | Folding storm shutters - The folding storm shutter provides a shutter for protecting a window during inclement weather, and shade similar to that provided by an awning when window protection is not required. The folding storm shutter has an upper shutter panel and a lower shutter panel pivotally attached to the lower edge of the upper shutter panel so that the lower shutter panel can be extended to cover the entire window, and, alternatively, the lower shutter panel can be placed in a folded configuration against the upper shutter panel when not needed for window protection. A latching mechanism is provided for selectively retaining the lower shutter panel in the folded configuration. Hinges pivotally attach the upper shutter panel to the window frame. A rod removably supported by brackets on opposite sides of the window may be used to support the shutter in the folded configuration. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090025317 | Arrangement for closing building openings in a water tight manner - The invention relates to an arrangement for closing building openings in a watertight manner, wherein a frame is arranged at right angles on a watertight, stable covering panel, all the way round the latter and at a constant spacing from a wall of the building opening, and at least one pressure hose with an openable and closable pressure-hose connection is arranged all the way round the frame, and a periphery of the covering panel that projects beyond the building opening has, on the building side, an all-round sealing element and at least one swing-away handle is arranged on the outside of the covering panel, and projecting parts of the building opening are surrounded by the periphery of the covering panel such that the periphery of the covering panel, with the all-round sealing element, encloses the building opening in a watertight manner. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090183447 | Apparatus and methods for protecting an opening of a structure - A novel storm resistant shutter, the shutter having a front side and a back side and comprising a wood structural panel and a protective coating that includes a surface configuration having the appearance of a decorative shutter. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090007503 | Hurricane and storm protection large windows and doors - Hurricane shutter hardware that are simple, inexpensive, and easy to install on a house. The hardware provide a means of quickly attaching a large covering over a large window or door that can withstand wind, wind-driven missiles, and heavy rain. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20120137604 | PORTABLE SAFETY SKYLIGHT REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLY - A portable skylight replacement safety assembly that includes a first and second support frames releasably connected to each other and having a plurality of support handles and support members which extend substantially perpendicularly from the first support frame for supporting the first support frame on and/or over the skylight on a working surface at a predetermined distance. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20090049772 | STORM PANEL APPARATUS - A storm panel is provided for shielding a structure. The storm panel includes at least one corrugation, and comprises a first wall and a second wall disposed in spaced-apart relation. An angled wall is disposed between and connected to the first wall and the second wall to support the second wall away from the first wall. At least one ridge is disposed proximate the point of connection between the second wall and the angled wall, and may have a shape configured to strengthen the panel proximate the point of connection between the second wall and the angled wall. In addition, a storm panel assembly is provided comprising at least one storm panel and a mounting extrusion for attachment to the storm panel to provide support for the storm panel on a mounting surface, such as the side of a building. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090249715 | Hurricane panel fastening method - A fastener for removably securing a protective panel to a structure includes a shaft having a first portion and a second portion. The shaft includes a first opening extending through the second portion of the shaft. The fastener also includes a sleeve sized to fit over the second portion of the shaft. The sleeve includes second and third openings extending through the sleeve that are spaced apart by a distance greater than a thickness of the protective panel to be secured to the structure. The second opening corresponds to the first opening in the shaft and the third opening is located in the sleeve beyond an end of the second portion of the shaft when the first and second openings are aligned. The fastener also includes a first pin that is insertable into the first and second openings and a second pin that is insertable into the third opening. The protective panel is secured to the structure by inserting the first pin into the first and second openings on an interior side of the protective panel and inserting the second pin into the third opening on the exterior side of the panel. The panel can then be removed from the structure from inside or outside the structure by removing the first or second pins, respectively. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20100146881 | HURRICANE WINDOW COVER - A protective cover for windows and doors is formed of a resilient and flexible material such as rubber, for example, a rubber material made from recycled tires. The cover may be rolled up to form a cylinder for storage when not needed and then unrolled when needed to cover the window or door. A kit contains a pre-sized protective cover and means for securing the cover to a building. When needed, the cover is attached to a cover frame which holds the perimeter of the cover around the window or door to be protected, and support is provided, such as by straps extending across the cover frame, between the cover and the window or door to be protected to limit the stretching of the material. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100236166 | Demoutable barrier for premises - A demountable barrier ( | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100064606 | Storm Shutter System - A storm-shutter assembly includes a panel having an opening, a window held in the opening and a seal provided along a perimeter of the panel. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20090320390 | Insulation kit for pet enclosure - There is provided an insulation kit for a pet enclosure such as a doghouse. The insulation kit provides insulation to the doghouse to foster a comfortable and safe environment for dogs. The insulation kit is advantageously configured for easy transport and storage, and is a low cost alternative to current insulation kits on the market. The insulation kit includes a base panel that is positioned on the floor of the pet enclosure. In addition, the insulation kit includes a plurality of side panels that are positioned around the walls in the interior of the pet enclosure. Each side panel includes a plurality of connector members disposed about the outer periphery of the side panel for pivotally connecting onto the base panel to provide for a pivotal collapse of the side panel onto the base panel. The connector members further pivotally interconnect the side panel to adjacent side panels to provide for pivotal folding of the interconnected side panels. As a result, the interconnected side panels and base panel create a thermal shell that provides a layer of insulation to the interior of the pet enclosure. It is contemplated that the insulation kit is constructed of die cut foam panels that encourage a lightweight and low cost mass production. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090071082 | ENHANCED PROTECTION AND SECURITY SHUTTER SYSTEM - A shutter system for covering an opening, such as a window or door, in a building. In one embodiment, the shutter system includes a housing and a shutter. The shutter is coupled to a torque tube within the housing and includes a plurality of slats, at least one of which comprises a non-opaque polycarbonate material for transmitting light and allowing viewing through the shutter. In one embodiment the shutter system further includes at least one storm bar for reinforcing the shutter. The storm bar is mounted adjacent the shutter and extends from the top end of the shutter to the bottom end of the shutter. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20100307076 | ASSEMBLY FOR REDUCING ICE DAMMING ON ROOF - An assembly for reducing ice damming along a roof is provided including at least one tabular panel having an upper surface and an opposing lower surface shaped in a rectangular shape. Each panel includes a plurality of holes extending entirely through the panel. A plurality of pads is attached to the opposing surface of said tabular panel for spacing the tabular panel from a substrate such as a roof surface. Each panel further includes a “U” shaped offset member attached to an interconnecting member which in turn is attached to the assembly. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110011017 | FOLDING STORM SHUTTERS - The folding storm shutter provides a shutter for protecting a window during inclement weather, and shade similar to that provided by an awning when window protection is not required. The folding storm shutter has an upper shutter panel and a lower shutter panel pivotally attached to the lower edge of the upper shutter panel so that the lower shutter panel can be extended to cover the entire window, and, alternatively, the lower shutter panel can be placed in a folded configuration against the upper shutter panel when not needed for window protection. A latching mechanism is provided for selectively retaining the lower shutter panel in the folded configuration. Hinges pivotally attach the upper shutter panel to the window frame. A rod removably supported by brackets on opposite sides of the window may be used to support the shutter in the folded configuration. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20100170170 | APPARATUS FOR WIND PROTECTION OF BUILDING OPENINGS - An apparatus for securing a protective panel over a window includes at least one telescoping retainer bar that is tightly fixed within a window frame, adjacent the panel. Spring-biased locking buttons removably seat within one or more longitudinally-disposed apertures to fix the retainer bar at a desired length. At each end of the bar is a resilient pad that firmly engages one of two opposing sides of a window or door frame. One of the pads is movable relative to the bar to further tighten the bar within the frame once the telescoping bar has been extended as far as possible. The pad at the opposing end includes a biasing means for further anchoring the bar within the frame. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20110239558 | MAGNETIC BIRD SCREEN - A magnetic bird screen for an opening of a steel structure such as a bridge or the like includes a magnetic sheet sized to cover the access opening and at least partially overlap the steel structure at the opening so that the sheet is magnetically secured to the steel structure. The sheet has a plurality of spaced-apart holes sized sufficiently large to permit the passage of air and water therethrough and to be used as finger holes for installation and removal and sized sufficiently small to prevent the passage of pigeons therethrough. The sheet can be folded or rolled upon itself so that the sheet remains secured at one side of the opening or the sheet can be entirely removed when it is desired to have access through the opening. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110041430 | INTEGRATED STORM SHUTTER INCLUDING LATCH PIN CORNER CONNECTION AND/OR CENTER LOUVER SUPPORT RAIL - A shutter having a unitary frame formed by four perimeter rails, each having a receptacle at each of its distal ends, with four connection members, each having structure inserted into and secured within one receptacle of each of two of the perimeter rails. Optionally, a latch pin is movable through a guide hole formed in one of the corner connection members. A further option is louvers extending through a center support. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110078964 | PRESS-FIT STORM WINDOW SYSTEM HAVING CONTROLLED BLOWOUT - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a storm window having a controlled blowout mechanism. In some embodiments a blowout from wind pressure is controlled by the shape and orientation of a rigid window panel. Other embodiments include a venting portion with the storm window. Other embodiments rely on variation in restorative force within resilient material used to make the storm window. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110239559 | Internal Anchor Board-Up System - An internal anchor board-up system for windows is disclosed. The internal anchor board-up system may include an exterior window cover, one or more interior clamping beams, and bolts or fasteners connecting the cover to the beam. The exterior cover is preferably transparent, such as a plexiglass cover, so that the internal anchor board-up system is substantially more esthetically pleasing than traditional board-up systems relying upon plywood. Further, a transparent plexiglass or acrylic cover is stronger and harder to cut through than plywood. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110239557 | MAGNETIC BIRD SCREEN - A magnetic bird screen for an access opening of a steel structure such as a bridge or the like includes a magnetic sheet sized to cover the access opening and overlap the steel structure entirely about the access opening so that the sheet is magnetically secured to the steel structure. The sheet has a plurality of spaced-apart holes sized sufficiently large to permit the passage of air and water therethrough and sized sufficiently small to prevent the passage of pigeons therethrough. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20100071286 | FASTENER DEVICE - A fastener device for releasably securing an object within an opening formed in a structure comprises a first fastening member and a second fastening member each having a pair of legs which are oriented at an angle relative to one another. A coupling element is movable along one of the legs of at least one of the first and second fastening members. One leg of each fastening member is inserted into a hole formed in the structure surrounding the opening allowing the other leg to pivot, preferably in a trochoidal motion, until the pivoting legs align with one another at which time the coupling element may be moved into engagement with the two pivoting legs to releasably connect the fastening members together in position to secure the object relative to the opening. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20110067329 | Strap For Use In Shutter Installations And Method Of Using The Same - A strap for securing a shutter to a track using bolts and fasteners, the track having a thickness and width for receiving the bolts, the shutter being used to protect a building opening, and the strap comprising: a rectangular-shaped flexible material; and a plurality of openings within the material for holding the bolts, wherein the openings are equidistant from each other and the same size. The shutters are typically used to protect windows and doors during periods of bad weather. The shutters may also be used for security purposes. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110061318 | FIRESHIELD DEVICE FOR HOME PROTECTION AGAINST THREATENING WILDFIRES - The FIRESHIELD approach presented herein is unique and designed as a barrier-like device capable of preventing wildfire embers from entering a structure's attic through its air vents while preserving the mold-resistant qualities as that of an open air vent. Modifications of air vents to a rooftop's attic are to be made with the retrofitting of an oversized FIRESHIELD panel that is externally mounted with a narrow ‘standoff’ gapped region. This panel acts as a barrier to wildfire driven embers and also forms an inner air channel pathway that accommodates air ventilation to the attic. This unique design is called a FIRESHIELD device and covers the typical air vent with an external attachment device consisting of a low cost, sheet-like panel (such as an aluminum sheet) with attachment to the rooftop air vent so as to provide a narrow ‘standoff’ air gap for maintaining ventilation. In this manner, inner-attic rooftop fire starts typically caused by air vent ingested embers that initiate from urban wildfires can largely be avoided and many lives and homes could be saved due to the application of this invention. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110011016 | PORTABLE HURRICANE AND SECURITY WINDOW BARRIER - An apparatus for covering an opening of a building comprising a plurality of rectangular panels. The panels are sized such that when they are stacked for storage, the panels nest together. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20100101161 | Window structure with expansion member for inhibiting flood waters - A flood barrier system for windows for inhibiting a water breach into a residential or commercial structure. The flood barrier is adapted to fit within a retaining wall cavity using an expansion member to assist a mechanical seal so as to stop water intrusion. The barrier operates with an extruded frame having vertical reveal members and high strength glass. A sealing joint is fitted about the retaining wall and the flood barrier's vertical reveal members for inhibition of flood seepage. The sealing joint, having at least two surfaces forming an open end and a tapered end, is anchored at the bottom wall of the extruded frame member and about the glass flood barrier's vertical reveal members at least 12 inches above the base flood elevation level. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20080313978 | STORM PANEL FOR PROTECTING WINDOWS AND DOORS DURING HIGH WINDS - A storm panel of high strength fabric is constructed, reinforced, and installed in such a way as to comply with the building codes as a large missile impact system. When not in use, the fabric can be rolled and stored and placed in an attractive cover without disassembly. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080313979 | Storm Panel for Protecting Windows and Doors During High Winds - A storm panel of high strength fabric is constructed, reinforced, and installed in such a way as to comply with the building codes as a large missile impact system. The panel includes a zippered opening for access through the panel when in use. When not in use, the fabric can be rolled and stored and placed in an attractive cover without disassembly. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080222978 | INTRUSION-INHIBITING BUILDING CLOSURE - An intrusion-inhibiting building closure is disclosed having a frame structure consisting of frame elements and at least one filling fully enclosed by frame elements at its front ends, with each frame element comprising one inner frame section and one outer frame section connected to it by a connecting element, with each outer frame section being provided with an intrusion-inhibiting protective strip made from a material that is resistant to abrasion, breakage and deformation or the outer frame sections themselves consist of a material that is resistant to abrasion, breakage and deformation and an intrusion-inhibiting protective strip with each protective strip connected to the corresponding frame element by means of at least one fastener arranged in a manner that makes them inaccessible from the outside of the building closure provided with protective strips and to be connected to a reinforcing profiled section running inside or outside the corresponding frame section and parallel to it and/or to the inner frame section. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20110120031 | WINDOW INSULATION PANEL - A window insulation panel and method of constructing the window insulation panels is provided. The window insulation panel includes an exterior insulation panel, an interior insulation panel and a plurality of enclosed chambers disposed therebetween. The plurality of enclosed chambers are filled with aerogel. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110107692 | Storm shutter assembly - A storm shutter assembly for a building structure has a frame assembly configured for securing around an opening in the building structure. The frame assembly has a top frame member, a bottom frame member coupled to the first frame member, a first side frame member coupled to the top frame member and the second frame member, and a second side frame member coupled to the top frame member and the second frame member opposite said first side frame member. One or more shutter panels are configured for fitting within the frame assembly when the frame assembly is secured to the building around a window or door opening. The shutter panel may be secured by hinges or locks with sliding pins and easily put up or taken down in case of a hurricane or tornado. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110154752 | Property Guard - A Fibreglass or UPVC construction (1) which will vary in shape and size according to which type of entrance i.e. door, window, airbrick etc, it is to cover. When fitted properly to the outside of the building and over the entrance, the rubber seal (4), which will vary In size depending on what type of surface it is to be secured to, will create a watertight seal, and therefore protect the inside of the property from water damage. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20120005974 | Structural system with high absorption capacity to impactive and impulsive loads - A structural system that is capable of absorbing high impactive and impulsive loads comprises of the following elements:
| 01-12-2012 |
| 20120060436 | BALLISTIC AWNING - A method for deploying a security awning that includes repositioning at least one support device for a security awning on a building, wherein the security awning comprises at least one panel, a pivotable mounting, and at least one security interface, and wherein the security awning is at least partially held in place by the at least one support device; pivoting the at least one panel about the pivotable mounting to cover a portion of the building; and coupling the at least one panel to the building by the at least one security interface. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20090133341 | WINDOW INSULATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ATTACHING - An insulated window apparatus includes a body having a face surface and top, bottom, and opposed side surfaces coupled to the face surface. Each of the top, bottom, and opposed side surfaces are coupled to a portion of the face surface and to each other to define a chamber. An insulative member is provided. A lip is formed on at least one of the top, bottom, and opposed side surfaces and extends away from the chamber. A stud is adapted to be coupled to a window frame. A connector is adapted to couple to the stud and have securement means adapted to engage the body for retaining the body in abutment with the window. In one example, the securement means includes a resilient arm adapted to engage the lip. A method of assembling the insulated window apparatus to a window having a window frame is also provided. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090019797 | Simplified Protective Cover Assembly - A simplified protective cover assembly used to cover and protect openings such as doors, windows, or other openings for homes, office building, commercial buildings, and other wall structures from the destructive forces of a severe storm such as a hurricane. The current form of the preferred embodiment consists of high strength fabric covering an opening and be supported by steel bar and circular tube and being attached to wall. Once installed, the high strength fabric is stretched over the opening using a lever and pin. The high strength fabric, once stretched, will provide protection form high winds and wind borne debris common in storms such as hurricanes. There are additional features presented in the patent that will hide the simplified protective cover as well as turn into an awning which can reduce the heat into the house during summer months and reduce electric bills. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20110120030 | Skylight screen - A screen for a skylight which is mounted on a substantially flat roof and which includes a frame having spaced apart vertical walls extending upwardly from the roof. The screen includes a plurality of longitudinal bars and a plurality of transverse bars secured thereto so as to form a plurality of rectangular openings. The transverse bars having a central portion forming an arch that is adapted to overlie the skylight. The transverse bars also include end portions having a substantially vertical section merging into the central portion and a substantially horizontal end section extending outwardly. The end sections are adapted to act as a foot allowing said screen to rest on and be supported by the roof. The transverse rods also include an intermediate section between the vertical section and the horizontal section that is spaced from the corner formed between the roof and each of the vertical walls of the skylight frame. A plurality of clips secure the vertical section of at least some of the transverse rods to the space apart vertical walls of the skylight frame. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20120085044 | Protecting wall board assembly for houses - A protecting wall board assembly for houses, including two “␣” shaped column and a plurality of hollow flat plates. The “␣” shaped column has a guiding slot and corresponding first arm and second arm. The first arm is connected with a bent section. The second arm is connected with a protruding rib. Corresponding first engaging portion and second engaging portion are provided on an upper end portion and a lower end portion of the hollow flat plate. A plurality of hollow flat plates are accommodated in the guiding slot of the two “␣” shaped column, and are fixedly joined together with the first and second engaging portions. The hollow flat plates are fixed between the bent section and the protrusion tube. The parts are of simple structure, can be easily manufactured, assembled, and disassembled, and can be used for the windows and doors having different widths and heights. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20100199578 | HOME SAVER STORM SHIELD - The storm shield relates to a deck or platform adjacent to a structure that can be elevated up to a vertical position that will resist high winds and air-borne debris that occur during severe storm events, particularly hurricanes and tornados. The storm shield will protect structures, including but not limited to residential dwellings garages, commercial, and industrial structures. This storm shield additionally provides a means whereby occupants can enclose the most vulnerable, full side of a structure for extended periods of time when it has to be left vacant. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20120137603 | Window structure with expansion member for inhibiting flood waters - A flood barrier system for windows for inhibiting a water breach into a residential or commercial structure. The flood barrier is adapted to fit within a retaining wall cavity using an expansion member to assist a mechanical seal so as to stop water intrusion. The barrier operates with an extruded frame having vertical reveal members and high strength glass. A sealing joint is fitted about the retaining wall and the flood barrier's vertical reveal members for inhibition of flood seepage. The sealing joint, having at least three surfaces forming an open end and a tapered end, is anchored at the bottom wall of the extruded frame member and about the glass flood barrier's vertical reveal members at least 12 inches above the base flood elevation level. Alternatively, a flood panel can be installed in front of the windows for additional protection against water intrusion into the residential or commercial structure. | 06-07-2012 |
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| 20120180410 | INSULATION PANEL - An insulation panel consisting of one or more panes of generally transparent material configured to span a window or other framed opening of a building structure. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120285106 | Bird Deterrent for Reflective Surface - Bird deterrents are described for preventing birds from flying into a glass or at least partially reflective surface. Preferred deterrents include first and second support beams coupled to first and second portions of a mesh that is disposed between the first and second support beams. The support beams can be removably coupled to the glass surface using first and second sets of suction cups that are slidably coupled to the first and second support beams, respectively. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20090151276 | STORM WINDOW SYSTEM - Disclosed is a system and method for protecting windows from storm damage. The system can be easily installed from the inside of the windows without requiring access to the window from the outside. The system eliminates the need for ladders and various fastening devices which are typically used to install plywood over windows to protect from flying debris. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090094910 | Sealing Joint For A Window Assembly - A sealing joint for a window assembly is including a screen and a window pane covering the screen is provided. The sealing joint includes an actuator for positioning the window pane between the open and closed positions, a plate mounted to the window assembly, the plate lying substantially in the plane of the screen, the plate comprising an opening. The sealing member also includes a sealing member being sized and shaped so as to cover the opening, the sealing member being adapted to slide over the plate while maintaining contact therewith and continuing to cover the opening. The sealing member includes an aperture being shaped and sized so as to receive the actuator therewithin. The actuator extends through the opening and the aperture. A window assembly comprising the sealing joint and a kit for a sealing joint are also provided. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090266013 | End cap for a corrugated hurricane shutter within an H-header - An end cap for an H-shaped header bar used to secure a corrugated hurricane shutter attachable to a window frame and having a generally inverted U-shaped pocket adapted in size to receive an upper margin of the hurricane shutter and the end cap at each end of the header bar. The header bar cooperates with a lower support channel also attached to the window frame to support and secure the hurricane shutter over the window. An end cap is positionable and attachable within an inner upright side of the pocket to engage with the upper corner of the hurricane shutter preventing substantial lateral expansion movement or corrugation deformation from being struck by flying objects during heavy hurricane wind. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20080313981 | Tiled Panel Shutter - A window shutter comprising tiled panels that may be either fixed or replaceable. Specifically, the shutter comprises a frame with one or more panels within the frame, and the panels are affixed with one or more tiles. Replaceable panels float within the frame and are held in place with a removable fastener. These shutters combine the design flexibility inherent in ceramic, glass, porcelain, clay, stone, cork, wood, metal, plastic and other decorative tiles with the flexibility of allowing the appearance of the shutter to be changed without removing the shutter from the building structure. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080244998 | Reinforced structure apparatus - An apparatus for manufacturing reinforced structures wherein a hardened steel shell is constructed to desired specifications and anchored to a structure's foundation. The remainder of the structure is constructed around the hardened steel shell, thereby incorporating the steel shell as an integrated room or section of the structure. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080229687 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WINDOW PROTECTION - Embodiments of a system for protecting a window include an attachment element including retaining element and a suction element, with the suction element configured to engage an underlying surface. According to some embodiments, a protective sheet is placed between the retaining element and the underlying surface and a tensioning element creates suction between the suction element and the underlying surface. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090038243 | Pocket Shutter - A shutter assembly includes a first and second shutter panel, where each panel includes a missile-repelling membrane panel, a frame having an elongated hollow body with inwardly disposed wall elements forming an inwardly facing U-shaped channel adapted to retain the membrane panel on at least two sides, and a membrane-retaining element separably attachable to the frame, allowing the membrane panel to be removed from the frame or secured within the frame. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090038244 | SPLINTER PROTECTION WITH OPTICAL AND THERMAL FUNCTIONALITY - The present invention relates to a curtain which is suitable as shatter protection and has optical and thermal functionality. Curtains of this type are required in particular in order to protect buildings for example during terrorist attacks. This fundamentally relates to any type of building, in particular however, office buildings with large areas of glass. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20110030294 | Interior pane units and window with interior pane - Window with an interior pane; and an interior pane system having a frame unit, a pane unit connected to the unit, the pane unit having a pane, the frame unit applicable to a window, the window having an exterior pane, the window having a window opening, the frame unit sized and configured for positioning at the window opening; in some aspects, such a system including the window; and/or, in some aspects, such a system including a window cover connected to the frame. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b). | 02-10-2011 |
| 20090313920 | TYPE OF SHUTTER - The object of this invention is a new type of shutter for the opening ( | 12-24-2009 |
| 20110120032 | BLAST MITIGATION SAFETY GLASS SYSTEM - The present invention provides a mechanical attachment system for attaching window film to the window frame, such as a batten, profile clamp or other structural device (referred to generally throughout the application as “attachment device”), which attachment device absorbs energy instead of simply transferring energy to the window frames (as is done in traditional devices). The absorption of energy is accomplished by incorporation of a flex area in the attachment device. The flex area bends or flexes when acted upon by blast loads and effectively eliminates the tearing effect (of the film) that all conventional mechanical attachment systems exhibit. | 05-26-2011 |
