Patent ID: 6182397
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
A removable apparatus for preventing ingress through a building opening in a building, the apparatus comprising:a grille structure configured to be removably secured across the opening and in a spaced-apart relationship from a closure positioned across the opening, the grille structure having an upper horizontal bar member including opposed first and second ends each having a bore therein, at least one lower horizonal bar member, and plurality of laterally-spaced vertical members coupled to the horizontal members;at least one stop member configured to be secured along a building surface within the building adjacent to the building opening, the stop member having a first stop portion and an opposed second stop portion and a space therebetween, the first and second stop portions limiting movement of at least one of the grille structure vertical members to the space between the opposed stop portions; anda latch mechanism comprising at least one support bracket configured to be positionable along the building surface within the building, the bracket having a hollow security rod-receiving portion positionable in alignment with said bore of said first end of said upper horizontal bar member, and a moveable security rod slidably positionable within said rod-receiving portion and within said bore of said first end of said upper horizontal bar member in a telescoping relationship, wherein when said security rod is in a first position, the grille structure is moveable with respect to said latch mechanism and when said security rod is in a second position disposed within said bore of said first end of said upper horizontal bar member, said grille structure is prevented from moving with respect to said latch mechanism.