Patent ID: 6859977
Filing Date: 2005-03-01
Classification: E05B,E06B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A security closure assembly for an opening in a building for preventing unauthorized access therethrough when in a secured position and for allowing ingress to and egress from the building when in an open position, said security closure assembly comprising: a jamb, said jamb comprising an outwardly facing surface and an integral jamb flange protruding outwardly from said outwardly facing surface of said jamb; a frame, wherein said frame fits within said jamb with a space defined between said frame and said jamb: a protrusion extending from said frame, said protrusion overlaying said space defined between said frame and said jamb and having a channel formed therein which surrounds said jamb flange when said frame is in the secured position; and wherein said jamb further comprises an inner flange, generally parallel to said outwardly facing surface, which extends towards said frame and beyond said space between said frame and said jamb such that when said frame is in said secured position, said frame abuts and forms a seal with said inner flange of said jamb.