Abstract

This disclosure describes a new, low cost modular storm protection system. The invention is a metal channel bracket/track which would allow multiple pieces of standardized plywood or other structural sheathing to be stacked vertically so as to cover a building opening to provide protection against storm damage. The track would be formed in an "h" pattern as shown in the attached drawing. The ends would be flat with a hole to acconnodate a fastener. The width of the bracket would standardized to accommodate common sheathing thickness. Lengths would be such that they would accommodate standard opening widths. Each end of the track would contain a pin to prevent lateral sliding.

Document Type

Patent

Patent Number

US 7,891,146

Application Serial Number

11/868,185

Issue Date

2-22-2011

Current Assignee

UCFRF

Assignee at Issuance

UCFRF

College

Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)

Department

FSEC

Allowance Date

10-21-2010

Filing Date

10-5-2007

Assignee at Filing

UCFRF

Filing Type

Nonprovisional Application Record

Donated

no

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