Patent ID: 8082706
Filing Date: 2011-12-27
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus to protect a building opening, the apparatus comprising: a strap comprising: a plurality of bolts mounted in the circular openings, the bolts consisting of a cylindrical bolt shaft connected to a bolt head, the bolt heads held approximately 1/16 of an inch from the material, and the bolt shaft diameters being slightly larger than the circular openings so that the bolts are held in place; an F track secured to each of opposing sides of the building opening, the bolt heads are positioned within the strap, equidistant, and mounted in the slot of one of the F track; a storm panel with equidistant mounting holes which is mounted onto the bolts at the mounting holes; and a plurality of fasteners threaded onto the bolts, securing the storm panel and the strap to the F track.