Patent ID: 6640509
Filing Date: 2003-11-04
Classification: E06B,Y10S

Abstract:
A window and door protection apparatus for protecting glass portions of a window or door placed in a recess of a wall of a building, comprising:a) a sheet panel for covering the window or door, the panel being sized and shaped to fit over the window or door; b) an adjustable retaining bar for securing the panel in the recess, the bar comprising: i) a first bar member having first and second end portions, the first end portion having a first connector; ii) a second bar member having first and second end portions and a plurality of spaced notches, wherein the notches define recess portions that enable a connection to be formed between the first connector and the second bar member at a selected position defined by a first selected notch; iii) a second connector that enables a connection to be formed between the first bar member and the second bar member at a position spaced away from the first connector and at a location defined by a second selected notch, said second connector being capable of slidable movement along one of the first or second bar members and into the second selected notch; c) wherein the bars are initially connectable in a first angled position using the first connector and selected notch, wherein both bars occupy the wall recess and wherein the bars are movable from the angled position to a generally aligned position that forms an interference fit with the building wall at the recess, the interference fit position of the bar enabling the bar to discourage removal of the panel from the recess.