A window locking apparatus includes a proximal cross brace, a distal cross brace, a first track brace, and a second track brace. The first track brace is positioned parallel to the second track brace. The proximal cross brace is perpendicularly positioned in between the first track brace and the second track brace. The distal cross brace is perpendicularly positioned in between the first track brace and the second track brace, wherein the proximal cross brace and the distal cross brace are positioned offset of each other. The proximal cross brace is rotatably connected to the first track brace and removably mounted to the second track brace. The distal cross brace is rotatably connected to the first track brace and removably mounted to the second track brace. The removable connections of the second track brace allows the window locking apparatus to be installed or removed from a window.

Apparatus and methods for assembling, installing, and operating a manually operated gate (e.g., a safety gate) are provided. The manually operated safety gate can include a gate frame and a spring assembly. The gate frame can include a proximal upright member, a distal upright member, an upper arm, and a lower arm. The proximal upright member can be anchored to a stationary surface. The upper arm and lower arm can be pivotably coupled to the proximal upright member and distal upright member to form a parallelogram. The manually operated gate can be configured to pivot between an open position and a closed position at a constant angular velocity. The gate can freely pivot to the closed position from a self-close position. A kit can contain the required structural components and instructions and can be used to assemble the manually operated gate assembly.

Apparatus and methods for assembling, installing, and operating a manually operated gate (e.g., a safety gate) are provided. The manually operated safety gate can include a gate frame and a spring assembly. The gate frame can include a proximal upright member, a distal upright member, an upper arm, and a lower arm. The proximal upright member can be anchored to a stationary surface. The upper arm and lower arm can be pivotably coupled to the proximal upright member and distal upright member to form a parallelogram. The manually operated gate can be configured to pivot between an open position and a closed position at a constant angular velocity. The gate can freely pivot to the closed position from a self-close position. A kit can contain the required structural components and instructions and can be used to assemble the manually operated gate assembly.

The present gate light apparatus includes an adapter bracket having a front side and a rear side. On the front side, the bracket engages a housing having a motion detector, photo sensor, and light source. On the rear side, the bracket engages two support members of a gate.

The present gated barrier includes a two step latch apparatus having a pivoting latch release and a slideable latch puller to operate a latch. The latch apparatus housing is engaged over a junction between first and second frame portions to hide the junction from sight, where one frame portion is arched and the other frame portion is straight. The gated barrier further includes vertical tubular frame members with oblong shaped sections, wall cups with front retaining walls, a warning tag engaged between a gate and a nonparallel end frame portion, and a gate frame with interior vertical frame members in a repeating height pattern supporting an upper arch.

The present gated barrier includes a two step latch apparatus having a pivoting latch release and a slideable latch puller to operate a latch. The latch apparatus housing is engaged over a junction between first and second frame portions to hide the junction from sight, where one frame portion is arched and the other frame portion is straight. The gated barrier further includes vertical tubular frame members with oblong shaped sections, wall cups with front retaining walls, a warning tag engaged between a gate and a nonparallel end frame portion, and a gate frame with interior vertical frame members in a repeating height pattern supporting an upper arch.

Methods and apparatus for using a gate latch to selectively prevent the opening of a gate barrier. The gate latch includes a retainer assembly to selectively prevent a latch member attached to a gate barrier from moving sufficiently to allow the gate barrier to swing open. A swing blocker may be provided on the same latch as the retaining assembly so that the gate may be opened only in a first direction.

Methods and apparatus for using a gate latch to selectively prevent the opening of a gate barrier. The gate latch includes a retainer assembly to selectively prevent a latch member attached to a gate barrier from moving sufficiently to allow the gate barrier to swing open. A swing blocker may be provided on the same latch as the retaining assembly so that the gate may be opened only in a first direction.

A foundation for a system for protecting a surface is disclosed. The foundation comprises a base, a suction assembly, a shield and one or more supports. The suction assembly may include a suction member having a rim, and a pump. The suction member is configured to be releasably sealed against the surface. The shield may be mounted to the outer face of the base. The shield is disposed opposite to the suction member and is configured to obstruct penetration by a fastener into the portion of the outer face covered by the shield. The one or more supports are mounted to the outer face. Each support includes a ledge that extends outward from the base. Also disclosed is a system for boarding-up a window disposed in a structure.

The invention relates to a device for protecting building façades and/or building openings, thus for protecting windows and/or doors or the like, from storm conditions. A flat cover is provided comprising peripheral narrow surfaces with a peripheral frame element in the form of a profiled section.

The frame element is arranged in a peripheral manner about the flat cover along the narrow surfaces thereof. The arrangement about the flat cover along the narrow surfaces is carried out in segments or sub-elements. The individual sub-elements are fixed against one another and/or to one another by a wide variety of securing means which are not specified in greater detail. In the process, at least one of the sub-elements and/or the flat cover has devices for securing on or against another surface. The device is thus suitable for installing on building façades and/or in front of building openings.