Patent ID: 7438336
Filing Date: 2008-10-21
Classification: E05B,E06B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A storm shutter panel stud fastener mechanism for quickly releasing and removing a storm shutter panel engaged over a window or door of a building comprising: means for fastening a stud for attachment to a storm shutter panel to a building exterior wall; movable actuating member connected to said means for fastening a stud to a building exterior wall, said actuating arm engaging and securing said stud in a first position and releasing said stud when moved to a second position providing a quick release of the stud from the stud fastening means; and said means for fastening said stud to said building includes an anchor having a housing that includes a slot sized to receive a portion of the actuating arm prongs, said interior anchor housing including a pair of stops spaced and sized to engage said actuating arm prongs, such that when the actuating arm is pivoted in either direction, the prongs will be spread apart increasing the diameter and distance of the prongs to release a stud having a lesser diameter.