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Storm panel and attachment apparatus

  • US 5,603,190 A
  • Filed: 01/26/1995
  • Issued: 02/18/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/26/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A storm panel and attachment apparatus for protecting an exterior window in a structure, comprising:

  • at least two frame members attached to the structure peripheral to the window, wherein said frame members include U-shaped channels adapted to receive edges of said panel member when said panel member is slid onto said frame members, wherein said frame members include flange portions which include apertures adapted for receiving fasteners for attaching said frame members to the structure, anda panel assembly which includes a panel member and a one-piece panel-mounted connector assembly, connected to said panel member, for connecting said panel assembly to the structure, wherein said one-piece panel-mounted connector assembly includes a panel-attached frame member which includes a first frame portion connected to said panel member and a second frame portion adapted for connection to the structure, wherein said second frame portion of said panel-attached frame member includes apertures adapted for receiving fasteners for attaching said panel-attached frame member to the structure whereby said frame members and said panel-mounted connector assembly support said storm panel about the periphery of the window when the panel is slid onto said frame members.

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