Shutter assembly for storm and security protection
First Claim
1. A shutter assembly for mounting to a structure providing storm and security protection to an opening in the structure, said assembly comprising:
- a pair of housings each defining a cavity therein opposite one another for mounting to the structure adjacent the opening;
a protective element housed within at least one of said cavities for storing said protective element therein;
a pair of decorative shutters each mounted to said respective housings for concealing said cavity and for providing an aesthetic appearance to the structure; and
said protective element extending from said housing in a plane offset from the opening to cover the opening for providing storm and security protection.
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Abstract
A shutter assembly for storm and security protection is disclosed. The shutter assembly mounts to a structure adjacent an opening in the structure. The assembly may include a mounting system comprising inserts for mounting into the structure, fasteners formed from a non-corrosive material inserted into the inserts, and plugs for insertion into the inserts to conceal the inserts within the structure. A protective element is positioned in a plane offset from the opening for protecting the opening from debris. A housing is positioned adjacent the opening and defines a cavity for housing the protective element therein. The housing is surface mounted to the structure such that the housing requires no major damage to the existing wall surface. A decorative shutter mounts to the housing for concealing the cavity and for improving aesthetics of the structure.
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40 Claims
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1. A shutter assembly for mounting to a structure providing storm and security protection to an opening in the structure, said assembly comprising:
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a pair of housings each defining a cavity therein opposite one another for mounting to the structure adjacent the opening;
a protective element housed within at least one of said cavities for storing said protective element therein;
a pair of decorative shutters each mounted to said respective housings for concealing said cavity and for providing an aesthetic appearance to the structure; and
said protective element extending from said housing in a plane offset from the opening to cover the opening for providing storm and security protection. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A hurricane protection system for mounting to a structure adjacent an opening in the structure, said system comprising:
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an upper track defining a channel therein and defining holes therein for mounting to the structure above the opening;
a lower track defining a channel therein and defining holes therein for mounting to the structure below the opening;
a mounting system comprising inserts for mounting into the structure corresponding to at least one of said holes in each of said tracks, fasteners formed from a non-corrosive material inserted through said holes and into said inserts to secure said tracks to the structure, and plugs for insertion into said inserts to conceal said inserts within the structure;
a protective element slidably engaging said tracks and positioned in a plane offset from the opening for protecting the opening from debris; and
a pair of decorative window treatments secured with said fasteners to said inserts for mounting adjacent the opening to provide an aesthetic appearance to the structure. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A hurricane protection system for mounting to a structure adjacent an opening in the structure, said system comprising:
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a mounting system comprising inserts for mounting into the structure, fasteners formed from a non-corrosive material inserted into said inserts, and plugs for insertion into said inserts to conceal said inserts within the structure;
a protective element defining an outer periphery and positioned in a plane offset from the opening for protecting the opening from debris; and
a frame extending about said outer periphery and inward from a plane of said protective element for contacting the structure and for creating a seal about the opening. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40)
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