System and method for attaching panels to enable removal from the inside of a structure
US7823342B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/0822
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system and method which provides a means to install a hurricane shutter panel in a manner which enables release of the panel from the inside of the structure, thus providing means of egress through the opening on which the panel is installed. There are four preferred embodiments of the invention to correspond with the four primary means for installing hurricane shutter panels; namely angle track, F-Track, direct mount systems using wall anchors and direct mount systems using direct mount studs permanently mounted into a structure. The various embodiments require little or no modifications to the components of the various industry standard installation systems. The invention can be used with new installations or adapted to existing installations.
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