Window cover system

• US 7,243,463 B1
• Filed: 10/19/2005
• Issued: 07/17/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 10/19/2005
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Mayra J. Lucero
• Original Assignee: Mayra J. Lucero
• Inventors: Lucero, Mayra J.
• Primary Examiner(s): REDMAN, JERRY E
• Application Number:
  US11/253,877
• Time in Patent Office: 636 Days
• Field of Search: 49/50, 49/55, 49/57, 49/61, 494/63, 494/65, 494/66, 522/02, 522/03
• US Class Current: 49/465
• CPC Class Codes: E06B 2009/005 Storm panels; hurricane shutters
• CPC Class Codes: E06B 9/02 Shutters, movable grilles, or other safety closing devices, e.g. against burglary louvre windows or grilles E06B7/08; lamellar blinds E06B9/26

Abstract

This is a storm window protection device which will fit over the window fame of a building and lock into position to prevent damage to the window during periods of inclement weather.

Claims

1. A device for protecting windows which is comprised of:

a. a frame;

wherein the frame fits within a frame structure for a window for a building;

b. a carrying handle;

wherein the carrying handle is provided on the device;

wherein the carrying handle is secured to a protective barrier;

c. wherein the protective barrier is of a predetermined thickness;

said protective barrier covers the entire interior perimeter of the frame;

d. locking devices;

wherein a plurality of locking devices are provided;

wherein the locking devices are provided with a locking handle;

wherein the locking devices are connected to a plurality of linkages;

wherein pivot points are provided to connect the linkages to the locking handle;

wherein the linkages are connected to a locking bar;

said locking bar extends from one side of the frame to the other;

wherein flanged members are provided on the ends of the locking bar;

wherein movement of the linkages causes movement of the locking bar;

e. a seal;

wherein a seal is secured to the outside perimeter of the frame;

f. wherein the flanged members abut the frame.

2. The device as described in claim 1 wherein the protective barrier is a wooden board.

3. The device as described in claim 1 wherein the protective barrier is a sheet of hard plastic.

4. The device as described in claim 1 wherein the protective barrier is a sheet of metal.

5. The device in claim 1 further comprising the seal formed of neoprene.

6. The device in claim 1 further comprising the seal formed of rubber.