ADJUSTABLE SUPPORTS FOR MOUNTING A PLANAR OBJECT BETWEEN OPPOSED SURFACES
First Claim
1. An adjustable support for mounting a substantially planar object between a first support surface and an opposed second support surface, the adjustable support comprising:
- a substantially L-shaped base having a first side and a second side;
a clamp having a side surface and a bottom surface, the clamp being removably and adjustably attached to the first side of the L-shaped base, thereby forming an aperture between the second side of the L-shaped base and the bottom surface of the clamp, the aperture adapted to accept the substantially planar object; and
a means for engaging the adjustable support passing through the clamp and passing through a hole in the first side of the L-shaped base, the means for engaging adapted to enter a hole in the first support surface and hold the substantially planar object between the first support surface and the opposed second support surface.
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Abstract
The present invention is an adjustable support for installing a planar sheet of material between opposed surfaces for protection from events such as storms. The supports secure the planar sheet to an opening such as a door and window, thereby holding it in place during storms, etc. The supports are easily removed and include a substantially L-shaped base and a clamp. The clamp is removably and adjustably attached to the first side of the L-shaped base, thereby forming an aperture between the second side of the L-shaped base and the bottom surface of the clamp. The aperture is adaptable to accept various thicknesses of substantially planar objects. A device is provided for engaging the adjustable support with a support structure, passing through the clamp and passing through a hole in the first side of the L-shaped base and interfacing with support surfaces to hold the substantially planar object between the first support surface and a substantially opposed second support surface.
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20 Claims
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1. An adjustable support for mounting a substantially planar object between a first support surface and an opposed second support surface, the adjustable support comprising:
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a substantially L-shaped base having a first side and a second side; a clamp having a side surface and a bottom surface, the clamp being removably and adjustably attached to the first side of the L-shaped base, thereby forming an aperture between the second side of the L-shaped base and the bottom surface of the clamp, the aperture adapted to accept the substantially planar object; and a means for engaging the adjustable support passing through the clamp and passing through a hole in the first side of the L-shaped base, the means for engaging adapted to enter a hole in the first support surface and hold the substantially planar object between the first support surface and the opposed second support surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for protecting an opening, the system comprising:
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a substantially planar object sized to fit snuggly within the opening; a first and second opposing support surface forming at least a portion of the opening; a plurality of holes in the first and second opposing support surfaces; a plurality of adjustable supports, each the adjustable supports comprising; a substantially L-shaped base having a first side and a second side; a clamp having a side surface and a bottom surface, the clamp being removably and adjustably attached to the first side of the L-shaped base thereby forming an aperture between the second side of the L-shaped base and the bottom surface of the clamp, the aperture adapted to accept and hold the substantially planar object; and a locking pin passing through the clamp and passing through an elongated hole in the first side of the L-shaped base, the locking pin adapted to insert into the holes in the first and second opposing support surfaces, thereby holding the substantially planar object between the first and second opposing support surfaces. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An adjustable support for mounting a substantially planar object between substantially opposed support surfaces, the adjustable support comprising:
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a substantially L-shaped base having a first side and a second side; a clamp having a side surface and a bottom surface, the clamp being removably and adjustably attached to the first side of the L-shaped base forming an aperture between the second side of the L-shaped base and the bottom surface of the clamp, the aperture adapted to accept the substantially planar object; and a means for securing the adjustable support to the substantially opposed support surfaces, the means for securing passing through the clamp and passing through an elongated hole in the first side of the L-shaped base, the means for securing adapted to interface with the substantially opposed support surfaces thereby holding the substantially planar object between the substantially opposed second support surfaces. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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