Patent ID: 7549252
Filing Date: 2009-06-23
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
1. An entranceway barrier for blocking floodwaters from entering a structure through a doorway comprising: a first frame assembly telescopically disposed within a second frame assembly wherein said second frame assembly fits within said first assembly; a panel member; said first and second frame assembly each having a vertically disposed upright section on an end thereof and a horizontally disposed section wherein when said first and second frame assemblies are telescopically joined along said horizontally disposed sections, they form a U-shaped assembly; said first and second frame assembly each having a panel channel wherein said panel member is removably disposed therein; a channel gasket disposed within said panel channel at least one ratcheting engagement member disposed on said first frame assembly along said horizontally disposed section; a plurality of ratcheting engagement openings disposed on said second frame assembly along said horizontally disposed section; a frame gasket for sealing between said entranceway barrier and said doorway; and a lock-down screw disposed along said first frame assembly horizontally disposed section whereby said first frame assembly is locked into position with respect to said second frame assembly after positioning said entranceway barrier in said doorway.