Patent ID: 6604322
Filing Date: 2003-08-12
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
A shutter for storm protection of an external opening in a structure, comprising:(a) a perimeter framework of PVC having a pair of substantially vertical members spaced apart from each other, a pair of substantially horizontal members spaced apart from each other, said substantially vertical and said substantially horizontal members connect together and defining an interior area, said framework adapted to be attached externally to said structure adjacent to said structure's external opening, said perimeter framework having a plurality of support members affixed in said vertical and horizontal members, (b) a plurality of louver slats movably connected to said framework and substantially filling said interior area; and (c) a substantially planar transparent impact resistant member permanently connected to said perimeter framework and sized to cover said interior area, wherein said pair of substantially vertical members is shaped to retain an impact resistant member within said pair of substantially vertical members.