Storm cover for protecting exterior building glass and associated method
US6502355B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06B2009/005
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A storm cover for protecting a building's exterior glass includes a resiliently rigid protective storm panel connected directly to the glass so as to substantially cover the glass surface. The protective storm panel is connected to the glass by shock absorbing connectors positioned to hold the panel on the glass and spaced apart therefrom, to substantially protect the glass from impact by distributing the force of an impact. The protective storm panel is made of a substantially resiliently rigid material such as wood, plastic, or light gauge metal, and the exterior glass is preferably a glass window or glass door. The protective storm panel may be sized so as to overlap a frame surrounding the window or door to thereby provide added protection.
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