Channel tracks for attaching storm panels over openings on buildings
US7891146B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06B2009/005
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Devices, apparatus, systems and methods of attaching storm panels over window and door openings with end fastenable H tracks. Each of the tracks can have H cross-sectional shapes with elongated opposite facing C shaped channels back to back along the elongated tracks. At the upper and lower ends of the tracks can be outwardly protruding tabs having through-holes for allowing the tracks to mounted into frame edges about the window and door openings. Rectangular shutter panels such as plywood, metal and plastic sheeting can have side edges that slidably fit into the C channel openings of the H tracks so that the only fasteners to attach the panels over the building openings are through the track tabs. Stop flanges can prevent the panels from sliding out of the channels. The track, brackets can be mounted horizontal and parallel to one another as well as be mounted vertically and parallel to one another.
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