Patent ID: 8162025
Filing Date: 2012-04-24
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
1. A shutter slat assembly for a storm shutter comprising: an elongated horizontally extending shutter slat formed having an arcuate central cross section and first and second cooperatively configured longitudinally extending edges which slidably and interlockingly connect with a next adjacent said slat for limited pivotal movement between adjacent connected said slats sufficient for rolled-up storage of said storm shutter; said slat having a central port formed therethrough sized for allowing a person to obtain a view through said port, said port disposed between a pair of elongated grooves, formed on said slat, said pair of grooves extending beyond said central port in a longitudinal direction of said slat; an elongated transparent panel having a front surface and a rear surface, said panel having a central portion having an arcuate cross section similar to that of said slat, said panel having side edge portions disposed at either side of said panel in a direction generally traverse to said longitudinal direction of said panel and which extend between said front surface and said rear surface, said side edge portions having a cross sectional width greater than a thickness of said central portion, said side edge portions extending substantially along a longitudinal length of said transparent panel, said side edge portions are configured and spaced for dependent slidable engagement in said pair of grooves; said transparent panel covering and substantially sealing said central port while permitting viewing and light transmission therethrough.