E06B9/02

Systems and methods for improving window safety

A system for improved window fall prevention provides removable attachment of a window screen frame to a window frame. Systems according to the disclosure provide removable attachment of a window screen frame to an anchor positioned in the window frame by means of a plurality of cables. The cables attach to the screen frame or rest against an exterior portion of the screen frame at an exterior end, are threaded through the screen frame, and include on an interior end, opposite the exterior end, a releasable attachment to the window frame anchor. The releasable attachment may be between a loop of cable formed at the interior end and the window frame anchor, where the window frame anchor may be a T-screw.

STORM SHUTTER PANEL SYSTEMS AND METHOD OF DESIGN

Various examples of a system and method for a storm shutter system is described. In one example, the system includes at least one rail configured to be secured to a building structure and a plurality of panels. Each panel includes a first surface configured to face an exterior environment of a building and a second surface configured to face an interior of the building; at least one perforation extending between the first and second surface; rail connection elements configured to attach the panel to a rail; and interlocking elements configured for panel-to-panel assembly. The panels are configured to be assembled by a single person. The interlocking elements are configured to connect one panel of the plurality of panels to another panel forming a unit of connected panels without using additional hardware.

STORM SHUTTER PANEL SYSTEMS AND METHOD OF DESIGN

Various examples of a system and method for a storm shutter system is described. In one example, the system includes at least one rail configured to be secured to a building structure and a plurality of panels. Each panel includes a first surface configured to face an exterior environment of a building and a second surface configured to face an interior of the building; at least one perforation extending between the first and second surface; rail connection elements configured to attach the panel to a rail; and interlocking elements configured for panel-to-panel assembly. The panels are configured to be assembled by a single person. The interlocking elements are configured to connect one panel of the plurality of panels to another panel forming a unit of connected panels without using additional hardware.

Pocket Door System
20180010380 · 2018-01-11 ·

A pocket door system for inhibiting an animal from passing through a doorway includes a door frame is positioned within a wall. A door unit is slidably positioned within the wall. The door unit is biased into a closed position having the door unit extending across the door frame. Thus, the door unit may inhibit an animal from passing through the door frame. The door unit is selectively urged into an open position. Thus, the door unit facilitates the animal to pass through the door frame.

PRESS-FIT WINDOW INSERT
20230235615 · 2023-07-27 ·

A press-fit window insert configured to provide secondary protection to an existing window, having a carrier, a fin, and a fastening clip. The carrier includes a substantially rigid framework having channels within the framework configured to securely accept one or more attachments. The fin extends from the carrier and includes a substantially flexible blade extending from a base portion of the fin. The base portion of the fin is configured to interlock the fin to the carrier. The fastening clip includes a substantially rigid brim extending from a base portion of the fastening clip. The base portion of the fastening clip is configured to interlock the fastening clip to the carrier.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING ACCESS TO STEPS IN RETRACTED BLEACHERS
20230021693 · 2023-01-26 · ·

The solution is directed to a bleacher step access prevention system. The system is configured to be locked in place over a stairway of a retracted bleacher system in order to prevent climbing of the stairway when the bleacher system is in a retracted state. Certain embodiments are configured to accommodate handrails of the bleacher system so that handrails do not have to be removed from the stairwell when the bleacher system is in a retracted state.

Pet door and detachable window systems
11560752 · 2023-01-24 ·

Implementations of detachable window systems may include: a main panel including one or more windows therein, the one or more windows in the main panel each having a window casing, a screen, and a window opening mechanism; an upper panel hingedly coupled to an upper side of the main panel; and a lower panel hingedly coupled to a lower side of the main panel opposing the upper side. The window opening mechanism on each of the one or more windows may be used to open the window to permit air to flow through the screen.

Safety gate for pets and small children
11702886 · 2023-07-18 ·

A safety gate for preventing pets and small children from passing through an opening, the safety gate comprising: a frame for selective disposition in the opening, the frame defining a passageway; and a cross-member for adjustable mounting to the frame so as to prevent a pet or small child from passing through the passageway.

Safety gate for pets and small children
11702886 · 2023-07-18 ·

A safety gate for preventing pets and small children from passing through an opening, the safety gate comprising: a frame for selective disposition in the opening, the frame defining a passageway; and a cross-member for adjustable mounting to the frame so as to prevent a pet or small child from passing through the passageway.

Latch apparatus with independent identical opposing latches

The present latch apparatus includes a swinging piece having first and second independent latches or sliders sliding in first and second slots. The first and second sliders slide independently of each other. The first and second sliders engage an undersurface of an extension of a first object such as a gate. If either the first or second slider is engaged on the undersurface, the swinging piece is locked and is not swingable such that the first object such as the gate cannot itself swing away from a second object such as a barrier section. Only when each of the first and second sliders has been slid beyond the undersurface can the swinging piece swing to permit the first object such as the gate to be released and thus swingable itself relative to the second object such as the barrier section.