SCREEN SYSTEM

Abstract

A screen system includes a screen system having a screen assembly including a screen member with a plurality of equidistantly spaced apertures. The screen member may be mountable to a bottom portion of a door or a window for allowing airflow to pass through the apertures while inhibiting a passage of bugs and insects. The screen member has a sufficient rigidity for preventing damage from at least one pet attempting to pass through the screen member.

Claims

1. A screen system comprising: a screen assembly including; a screen member comprising a plurality of equidistantly spaced apertures, the screen member having a front side, a back side, and a width, and the front side and the back side having planar surfaces; wherein the screen member is mountable to a bottom portion of a door for allowing airflow to pass through the plurality of equidistantly spaced apertures while inhibiting a passage of bugs and insects; and wherein the screen member comprises a sufficient rigidity for preventing damage from at least one pet attempting to pass through the screen member.

2. The screen system of claim 1, wherein the screen member is semi-rigid.

3. The screen system of claim 1, wherein the screen member is rigid.

4. The screen system of claim 1, wherein the screen member is transparent.

5. The screen system of claim 1, wherein the screen member comprises a pet door.

6. The screen system of claim 1, wherein the screen member comprises indicia.

7. The screen system of claim 6, wherein the indicia comprises a transparent image.

8. The screen system of claim 1, wherein the screen member comprises light emitting diode lights.

9. The screen system of claim 1, wherein the screen member is configured to be mounted to a frame of a window.

10. The screen system of claim 1, wherein the apertures comprise a diameter of approximately 0.0625 inch.

11. The screen system of claim 10, wherein the apertures are equidistantly spaced a minimum of 0.25 inches from one another.

12. The screen system of claim 11, wherein the apertures are equidistantly spaced a maximum of 0.5 inches from one another.

13. The screen system of claim 1, wherein the screen member is formed from a pet proof impact resistant material.

14. The screen system of claim 13, wherein the pet proof material is selected from a group comprising plexiglass and clear plastic.

15. The screen system of claim 1, wherein the screen member comprises a substantially rectangular profile.

16. The screen system of claim 1, wherein the screen member comprises a square profile configured to be inserted in to a door and alternatively a frame of a window.

17. A screen assembly, the screen assembly comprising: a screen assembly including; a screen member comprising a plurality of equidistantly spaced apertures, the screen member having a front side, a back side, and a width, and the front side and the back side having planar surfaces; wherein the screen member is mountable to a bottom portion of a door for allowing airflow to pass through the plurality of equidistantly spaced apertures while inhibiting a passage of bugs and insects; wherein the screen member is transparent; wherein the screen member comprises a pet door; wherein the apertures comprise a diameter of approximately 0.0625 inch; wherein the apertures are equidistantly spaced a minimum of 0.25 inches from one another; wherein the screen member is formed from a pet proof impact resistant material; wherein the pet proof material comprises clear plastic; wherein the screen member comprises a substantially rectangular profile; and wherein the screen member comprises a sufficient rigidity for preventing damage from at least one pet attempting to pass through the screen member.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a screen system, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0010] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the screen system during an in-use condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0011] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the screen system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the screen system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of the screen system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 5 is a flow diagram illustrating a method of use for the screen system, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a screen inserts and more particularly to a screen system as used to improve the efficiency of use of screens.

[0017] Generally, the present invention includes a pet proof plastic or plexis glass screen made of clear plastic, plexis glass or other suitable material. The device may be used on screen doors of varying sizes in campers and homes. The screen system preferably comprises a transparent screen with apertures which allow for airflow. A pet door and led lights may also be included in other embodiments. The screen system may include transparent images for decorative purposes. Screen system may be manufactured in varying sizes to fit screen doors, storm doors, or windows of varying sizes and shapes. Furthermore, screen system solves the problem of pets tearing through and damaging regular mesh screens. The device is removable for ease of cleaning.

[0018] Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-5, various views of a screen system 100. FIG. 1 shows a screen system 100 during an in-use condition 150, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the screen system 100 may include a screen assembly 110 including a screen member 120 which may comprise a plurality of equidistantly spaced apertures 124. The screen member 120 may have a front side, a back side, and a width; the front side and the back side having planar surfaces. The screen member 120 may be mountable to a bottom portion of a frame of a door 10 for allowing air to pass through the plurality of equidistantly spaced apertures 124 while inhibiting a passage of bugs and insects. The screen member 120 comprises a sufficient rigidity for preventing damage from at least one pet 30 attempting to pass through the screen member 120.

[0019] FIG. 2 shows a front perspective view of the screen system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the screen system 100 may include a screen member 120. The screen member 120 may be rigid or semi-rigid allowing for flexibility as desired. The screen member 120 is removably couplable to a frame of a window or a frame of a door. The invention is directed to an insert formed from a clear or translucent material, adapted to be inserted into, and retained by a frame of a window or a frame of a door. In a preferred embodiment, the screen member 120 is transparent and comprises a clear plastic, plexis glass or other suitable material. The screen member 120 may be easily removed for cleaning and reinstalled.

[0020] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the screen system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the screen system 100 may include a screen member 120 formed from a pet proof impact resistant material. The pet proof material is selected from a group comprising plexiglass and clear plastic. The screen member 120 comprises a substantially rectangular profile or a square profile configured to be inserted in to a frame of a door 10 and alternatively a frame of a window 20. The device requires no modification to the frame of a window 20, or the frame of a door 10. The screen system 100 insert may include apertures 124 to allow air inflow and/or outflow as to provide a continuous flow of fresh air from outside to the inside environment.

[0021] FIG. 4 shows a front perspective view of the screen system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the screen system 100 may include a screen member 120. The screen member 120 is configured to be mounted to a frame of a window 20 or frame of a door 10 and allow for airflow via a plurality of equidistantly spaced apertures 124. The apertures 124 may comprise a diameter of approximately 0.0625 of an inch and are equidistantly spaced between 0.25 to 0.5 inches from one another. Other sizes are available. The diameter of the aperture 124 allows for air to pass through the screen member 120 while restricting bugs and other pests from entering the screen member 120. The screen member 120 is formed from a high impact resistant transparent material. The screen system 100 is easily installed into a frame of a window 20 or frame of a door 10 of varying sizes.

[0022] FIG. 5 shows a front perspective view of the screen system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the screen system 100 may include a screen assembly 110 having a screen member 120. The screen member 120 may include a pet door 126 allowing pets 30 to pass freely through the screen member 120. The present invention may be installed in an existing frame of a window 20 or frame of a door 10 to allow pets 30 to pass through in one or both directions. The screen member 120 may include indicia including transparent images based on user preference. In another embodiment light emitting diode lights may be included. The device is specifically designed for providing a pet-proof screen for a frame of a window 20 or frame of a door 10.

[0023] The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.