Patent ID: 6341447
Filing Date: 2002-01-29
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
A shutter for a semi-circular window opening having an arched wall comprising:a top having a top rear, a rear edge and a top support affixed to said top rear; a plurality of slats each having a top end and a bottom end; an arched base slat support affixed to a baseboard; a plurality of springs affixed to said base slat support and to the bottom ends of said slats; a base front affixed to the base slat support and adapted for minimizing light leakage at the bottom ends of the slats; a base rear affixed to the base slat support; a plurality of first securement devices; a plurality of second securement devices; a stiffener disposed within said base slat support between opposing ends of the base slat support; wherein said stiffener prevents warping of said baseboard; wherein said springs are partially concealed by said base front and the base rear; wherein said plurality of top ends are affixed to said top support by said plurality of first securement devices; and wherein said plurality of springs are affixed between said plurality of bottom ends and said base slat support by said plurality of second securement devices; and wherein an area of the top rear is adapted for covering a gap between said rear edge and said arched wall.