STORM PANEL FOR PROTECTING WINDOWS AND DOORS DURING HIGH WINDS
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1. A storm panel for protecting windows and doors during high winds such as those accompanying hurricanes comprising:
- (a) a panel of high strength fabric of such size and shape as to extend across the corresponding window or door;
(b) a hem along opposed edges of the panel;
(c) a relatively flat reinforcing strip placed in each hem;
(d) a series of holes at spaced points through each hem and reinforcing strip, each hole having a grommet therethrough; and
(e) a plurality of anchors placed through the holes and grommets in each hem and strip and into the adjacent wall structure.
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Abstract
A storm panel of high strength fabric is constructed, reinforced, and installed in such a way as to comply with the building codes as a large missile impact system. When not in use, the fabric can be rolled and stored and placed in an attractive cover without disassembly.
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1. A storm panel for protecting windows and doors during high winds such as those accompanying hurricanes comprising:
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(a) a panel of high strength fabric of such size and shape as to extend across the corresponding window or door; (b) a hem along opposed edges of the panel; (c) a relatively flat reinforcing strip placed in each hem; (d) a series of holes at spaced points through each hem and reinforcing strip, each hole having a grommet therethrough; and (e) a plurality of anchors placed through the holes and grommets in each hem and strip and into the adjacent wall structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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