Patent ID: 7712268
Filing Date: 2010-05-11
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
1. An impact resistant screen system for attachment to a wall for protecting building windows and doors, said screen system comprising: a frame falling generally within a plane and peripherally bounding an opening generally aligned with said plane; said frame including a screen receiving surface disposed generally perpendicular to the plane of said opening, and a recessed fastener receiving channel defined along said screen receiving surface; a screen disposed in covering relation with said opening, said screen having a main portion and a peripheral edge; at least one screen retainer having a generally planar bottom surface with projecting teeth; said screen peripheral edge sandwiched between said screen receiving surface and said retainer bottom surface with said screen peripheral edge disposed generally at a right angle relative to said screen main body and extending in sandwiched relation across substantially the entire length of said retainer bottom surface; at least one fastener received within said channel and engaging said at least one retainer such that said retainer is driven toward said frame screen receiving surface in a direction linear and parallel to the plane of said opening as said fastener is tightened for drawing said screen tightly across said opening with said retainer projecting teeth engaging said screen peripheral edge disposed generally perpendicular to the plane of said opening.