12results about "Hurricane shutters" patented technology

A storm shutter system for integration into a window or door frame includes a shutter frame having a vertical aluminum tube frame and one or more shutter tracks configured to guide movement of a storm shutter. An aluminum box is connected to the top of the vertical aluminum tube frame and includes a hood defining an interior space that houses a rod for rolling and storing the storm shutter. A slat anti-shock tube is formed integrally with and positioned beneath the hood, the tube including three edges arranged at right angles and one rounded edge corner that defines a transition region where the storm shutter enters the hood during rolling operation. The rounded edge corner reduces vibration and noise and inhibits entry of debris or water into the hood. A roll-up mechanism within the aluminum box rotates the rod to move the storm shutter between open and closed positions.

A shrink-expand fit system for mounting a panel within an existing window frame. The system includes an elongated shrinkable-expandable elastic portion and an elongated groove portion. The groove portion is configurated to securely receive and hold the panel. The shrinkable portion can be sealed to create an airtight space. The shrinkable portion includes a vacuum seal valve and can shrink under vacuum and expand under atmospheric pressure to tightly hold the panel against the window frame.

A bracket assembly for use in securing a panel to protect a structure opening from high winds. The assembly employing a triangular shape retaining bracket hingedly attached a base member. The base member secured to a Structure with fasteners wherein the retaining bracket may be placed in an open position for receipt of a storm panel, and then placed in a closed position to secure the panel in position. The retainer bracket and base member have reciprocal tab members that will receive a pin member to secure the bracket in a closed position. The retaining bracket is preferably of a decorative design wherein the retaining bracket becomes a permanent decorative accessory to the structure, the retaining bracket conceals the base member when in the closed position.

A modular, storm shutter system includes reinforced sliding panels installed within upper and lower sliding tracks. Each panel comprises a vertically elongated face panel including a plurality of spaced vertical reinforcing ribs. The face panel is bordered by upper and lower and left and right frame elements for additional strength. The upper frame element includes a downward hanger blade portion with a plastic blade cap. The lower frame element includes a downwardly extending bottom hanger blade with a plastic blade cap. The upper track is an elongated body portion with an upwardly extending mounting flange, and a depending J-shaped hanger channel. The lower track is an elongated, W-shaped channel having a taller rear wall which functions as a mounting flange, while the middle, bottom and forward walls of the channel form an upwardly open hanger channel for receiving the blade cap of the lower frame element.

The present invention provides a security screen (10) for securing an opening. The security screen comprising a frame (11) defining an open portion (12) and a sheet element (29) received across the open portion of the frame. The sheet element comprises a planar portion (52) and an edge portion (54) which extends around the perimeter of the planar portion. The edge portion provides a lip (56) which is at an acute angle to the planar portion. The edge portion is received in a cavity in the frame wherein the cavity maintains the lip at an acute angle to the planar portion regardless of an impact thereon.

Various examples of a system and method for a storm shutter system is described. In one example, the system includes at least one rail configured to be secured to a building structure and a plurality of panels. Each panel includes a first surface configured to face an exterior environment of a building and a second surface configured to face an interior of the building; at least one perforation extending between the first and second surface; rail connection elements configured to attach the panel to a rail; and interlocking elements configured for panel-to-panel assembly. The panels are configured to be assembled by a single person. The interlocking elements are configured to connect one panel of the plurality of panels to another panel forming a unit of connected panels without using additional hardware.

A protection device comprising one or more panel members moveable between a storage condition and a use condition, the one or more panels members being configured to substantially overlie a window, solar panel or door in the use condition, and wherein the one or more panel members comprise one or more layers of fire-resistant material, and wherein at least one of the one or more layers of fire-resistant material comprises a plurality of boron nitride structures, the boron nitride structures one or more forms of crystalline boron nitride structures.

Impact protection device comprising: a dissipative panel provided with at least one aluminum foam plate (1a, 1b), a first sheet (2) of a ductile metallic material covering a first face of said aluminum foam plate to form a rear face of the panel and a second sheet (3) of a ductile metallic material covering a second face of said aluminum foam plate to form a front face of the panel, a support chassis comprising a first frame (4) provided with first peripheral blades (41) applying under the periphery of said rear face of the panel, a peripheral reinforcement comprising a second frame (5) provided with second blades (51a) applying on the periphery of said front face of the panel, said reinforcement comprising fixing walls (52b), extending from said second peripheral blades, running along the sides of the panel and fixed to said support chassis,for which the support frame and the peripheral reinforcement are each made from profiles assembled on all four sides of the panel.

A pedestrian door system includes a door frame comprising a frame strike side, a frame hinge side, and a frame sealing surface that extends up each of the frame strike and frame hinge sides. A threshold extends between the frame strike and frame hinge sides and includes a base secured to a floor surface and a threshold sealing surface. A door panel includes a panel bottom side, a panel strike side, a panel hinge side, and a continuous gasket extending continuously along the panel bottom side and up each of the panel strike and panel hinge sides. A door hinge couples the panel hinge side to the frame hinge side and facilitates hinged movement of the door panel between an open position and a closed position in which the gasket seals against the frame sealing surface and the threshold sealing surface in a liquid-tight manner.

A mounting system and method for security screens for use with windows having an exterior-facing accessory groove at the outer perimeter of the window frame is disclosed. The mounting system and method according to the present invention reduces materials cost for manufacture of security screens while improving aesthetics of the installation and permitting installation of security screens either at the construction site or during window manufacture, while preserving the window manufacturer's warranty. Exemplary embodiments both with and without a subframe are described.

A storm shutter system for integration into a window or door frame is disclosed, comprising a shutter frame including vertical and horizontal aluminum tube frames, an aluminum box recessed within the window or door opening, a rod for rolling and storing the storm shutter, one or more shutter tracks guiding the shutter between open and closed positions, and a roll-up mechanism operably connected to the rod. The aluminum box includes a hood defining an interior space with a bottom opening for shutter access, and is recessed to maintain a flat exterior surface. The storm shutter is configured to roll onto the rod and unroll downward along the shutter tracks, while the roll-up mechanism drives movement of the shutter. The system provides secure, concealed storage of the shutter, reduces visual impact on building exteriors, and enables smooth operation between open and closed positions.

The present invention relates to an interior-mount protective window covering system configured for tool-less installation from within a building. The system includes a panel dimensioned to fit within a window frame and a plurality of securement members extendable from the panel to engage interior surfaces of the frame. Various securing mechanisms—including latch, lever, cam, rod, and tube-based configurations—enable user actuation or passive deployment of the securement members. In certain embodiments, a threshold clamp engages a windowsill to enhance vertical retention when the window is closed. The system is operable entirely from the building interior without requiring external fasteners, adhesives, or frame modifications, and accommodates non-uniform frame geometries via independent and adjustable securing mechanisms. The invention enables safe, rapid, and reversible deployment of protective panels for storm protection, debris shielding, or security enhancement, while preserving window operability and aesthetics.