Flexible or portable closure – partition – or panel – Plural and/or with rigid closure – Diverse types
Patent
1998-12-14
2000-12-19
Johnson, Blair M.
Flexible or portable closure, partition, or panel
Plural and/or with rigid closure
Diverse types
160105, 160107, 160181, 1603681, 49 62, 49463, 52203, A47H 100
Patent
active
061616052
ABSTRACT:
An aesthetically-pleasing foldable, reusable security device and method for protecting double-hung windows from storm debris hazards and vandalism, wherein the perimeter edges of the device fit within the outermost groove of a double-hung window frame and can be easily installed and removed by one adult of ordinary strength and coordination standing behind the window. The device also protects the building against unauthorized entry and burglary, and is particularly useful for protecting upstairs windows since it requires no pre-installation steps or hardware, no professional installation, no tools, no ladder, and its installation does not permanently alter or damage the window or adjacent building surfaces. The device has at least two protective panels with two or more hinges attached between the front surfaces of adjacent panels which allow them to fold substantially parallel to one another in a compact configuration for storage, and unfold again into an essentially planar configuration for use. Straps are attached to the back surfaces of the two endmost panels, drawn around the window sashes and secured by them against the outer window frame, and then pulled taut behind the closed and locked sashes with a quick-release fastener. The protective panels may be transparent, translucent, or opaque, depending on the homeowner's preference or need, and the straps and panels can be color coordinated and can comprise decorative designs for enhanced aesthetic appeal. Also, the panels may optionally contain reinforcing bars, resilient edging and bullet-proof materials, one-way heat transfer materials, corrosion-resistant films, and multiple-layered panel construction.
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Johnson Blair M.
Morse Dorothy S.
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