Patent ID: 6910312
Filing Date: 2005-06-28
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
1. A brace assembly for securing a panel across a windowed building component located between opposing frame walls in order to protect the windowed building component during a storm comprising: a bar having a first end portion and a second end portion; a plurality of spaced apart plates fixed at the first end portion of the bar, each of said plates including a threaded hole; and a threaded rod having a first end and a second end, said first end being adjustably, threadably connected to the bar through the threaded holes and said second end including a foot plate, wherein said brace assembly is adapted to be positioned against a panel positioned across a windowed building component with rotation of the threaded rod forcing the foot plate and second end portion of the bar against the opposing frame walls, thereby securing the panel in a protective posture across the windowed building component.