Patent ID: 8590208
Filing Date: 2013-11-26
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
1. A shutter unit comprising: a frame having a first stile, a second stile opposite the first stile, a first rail coupled to the first and second stiles, and a second rail opposite the first rail and coupled to the first and second stiles; a plurality of shutter louvers; a first set of louver pins to pivotably couple the shutter louvers to the first stile; a second set of louver pins to pivotably couple the shutter louvers to the second stile; a first gap cover positioned between the first stile and the plurality of shuttle louvers to block line of sight between the first stile and the plurality of shutter louvers when the shutter louvers are in a closed position; a second gap cover positioned between the second stile and the plurality of shuttle louvers to block line of sight between the second stile and the plurality of shutter louvers when the shutter louvers are in the closed position; and a control rod coupled to the plurality of shutter louvers for opening and closing the shutter louvers and the first and second gap covers.