Patent ID: 6449903
Filing Date: 2002-09-17
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
A modular, moveable-louver shutter comprising:a frame having opposing sides and defining an opening therein; a plurality of flexible pivot rods each having a first end and a second end, said flexible pivot rods being combined with the frame and extending across the opening formed therein; a plurality of louver blades engaging the flexible pivot rods so that said blades have open and closed positions, said blades being moveable between the open and the closed positions; at least one T-piece and at least two frame members of said frame combined with the T-piece, wherein: the T-piece comprises a T-piece flange and a T-piece connector combined with the T-piece flange; and wherein each of the at least two frame members comprises a T-piece connector receiver for slidably engaging the T-piece connector, and a T-piece flange receiver for engaging the T-piece flange.