Patent ID: 7296384
Filing Date: 2007-11-20
Classification: E06B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An impact-resistant shutter assembly comprising: a decorative panel having an outer surface and an inner surface and comprising a first chemical composition; a support panel having a first surface and a second surface and comprising a fiber composition that is incompatible with said first chemical composition of said decorative panel; a second chemical composition integrated into said support panel at said first surface and being compatible with said first chemical composition of said decorative panel such that said fiber composition can be bonded to said inner surface of said decorative panel, wherein said fiber composition in said support panel provides impact resistance to said decorative panel to prevent fracturing of said decorative panel upon impact from debris; a solvent cement disposed between said support panel and said decorative panel for bonding said fiber composition to said inner surface of said decorative panel through interaction with said second chemical composition; and a second decorative panel having an outer surface and an inner surface and comprising said first chemical composition, wherein said second decorative panel is spaced and opposed from said decorative panel, with said support panel being disposed therebetween.