Patent ID: 6978579

Claim:
A device to protect windows from storm damage which is comprised of the following: a. a panel; wherein the panel is of a predetermined size to cover a window; b. two solid bars; wherein the bars are placed on the same side of the panel; wherein both of the bars are secured to the panel with a means of connection; wherein the bars are rigid; wherein the bars are equipped with a piece of threaded stock, which extends vertically from the rigid bar; wherein the first bar is secured to the panel and fixed in position; wherein the second bar is secured to the panel but allowed to move laterally from side to side a predetermined distance within a slot provided for that purpose; c. two rows of holes; wherein one set of holes allows no lateral movement of the bar; wherein the other set of holes allows lateral movement of the bar; wherein one edge of the first and second bar is placed within a screen track; d. means of connection; wherein the means of connection for one bar is a washer and nut; wherein the means of connection for one bar is a washer and wing nut; wherein the device is secured to the screen track by inserting the respective edges of the rigid bars into the screen tracks and tightening the means of connection.