Patent ID: 6536174
Filing Date: 2003-03-25
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
A storm shutter assembly for protecting windows, doors and the like of a building during severe weather storms comprising:A hermetically-sealed outer frame forming an enclosed opening permitting unencumbered air flow therethrough during both normal and severe weather conditions; said outer frame including: Spaced rigid top and bottom members; Spaced rigid tubular side members, one end of each tubular side member being configured to mate with and sealingly-secured around its entire tubular periphery to the mating periphery of the top member and the other end of each tubular side member being configured to mate with and sealingly-secured around its entire tubular periphery to the mating periphery of the bottom member; and A plurality of spaced flatbars in said enclosed opening extending between said side members and in substantial alignment with each other, each end of said flatbars being rigidly secured to one of said side members; Whereby a strong shutter assembly is provided.