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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7627985 | Gate latch assembly A gate is mounted to a gate mount for movement between an opened and a closed position. The gate includes a hand-operated latch assembly for mating with the gate mount to lock the gate in the closed position. ... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7389615 | Friction compression brace system A sheet is removably positionable adjacent to a window. The sheet has upper, lower and side edges. A plurality of braces is secured to the sheet. Each brace has a metal base plate and a pair of fixed housings. A vertical push rod is slidably supported in each fixed ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7325365 | Window protection structure A window protection structure for a building including novel structure for affixing a sheet of protection material over the window opening. The sheet material is cut to the size of the window opening in the building, and holes are formed therein. U-shaped clips are ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7318298 | Illuminated security gate unit A gate assembly comprising a gate mount and a gate mounted for movement on the gate mount between an opened position and a closed position. The gate assembly further comprises an illumination system mounted on the gate mount for turning on a light mounted on the gat... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7244216 | Method and system for preventing pole vault fall injuries A method for preventing serious injuries to a person participating in a physical activity, such as pole-vaulting, which occurs at least partially over a hard surface. The method includes: detecting predetermined criteria indicative of a condition which requires depl... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7243463 | Window cover system This is a storm window protection device which will fit over the window fame of a building and lock into position to prevent damage to the window during periods of inclement weather. ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7216467 | Column to structure attachment device A column to structure attachment device and method is disclosed for securing a support column between a base structure and a beam structural member. The device includes a structural column having a first end and a second end with a void parallel to a longitudinal ax... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7131235 | Child barriers A child barrier for installation in a passage or the like comprises a frame with two side portions (4) which, in use, are positioned adjacent the walls of the passage, each side portion (4) carrying one or more vertically spaced abutment members (20... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7121004 | Method of fabricating security door A security door for a gate or building opening is formed of a metal frame that defines a pair of hollow stile frame members and upper and lower hollow transverse rail frame members. Each of the frame members has an inner face with an attachment flange projecting the... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7104021 | Terminal plug for screwing a muntin bar to a spacer frame of in particular an insulated glass window A terminal for use with a muntin bar or cross includes a muntin bar and a terminal plug. The muntin bar has an end and an outer surface. The end of the muntin bar includes a hollow space and an inner wall. The terminal plug is adapted to be inserted into the end of ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7100335 | Attachment system for a decorative member A fenestration system including a glass unit, attachment member and decorative member is provided. The decorative member includes a rotatable coupler for easy attachment of the decorative member to the attachment member. An attachment system including a decorative m... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7086642 | Rackabale gate for fence and method of producing such A rackable gate having a gate panel with spaced-apart rails connected to a plurality of first pickets and a second picket. The second picket attaches to the respective rails on a side edge opposing the attachment of the first pickets to the rail. Distal opposing end... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7044447 | Retractable barbed barrier system A barrier system utilizing cutters that have been connected into strips, with the strips connected to form a substantially planar barrier sheet. The barrier sheet may be encased by breakable separators, which cover the cutters to prevent inadvertent injury but expos... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7036869 | Motor vehicle window cage A motor vehicle window cage that fits into and extends through a motor vehicle opening that allows a pet to safely place it's head through the window opening when the motor vehicle is moving or parked. The cage is made up of a mesh-like material with a top mesh surf... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7024830 | Plastic window assembly A plastic window assembly is adapted to be mounted in an opening defined by a structure. The plastic window assembly is oval-shaped with a decorative plastic window muntin. A plastic frame supports parallel window panes. The window muntin is disposed between the par... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6978579 | Storm shutter system The embodiment of this invention is disclosed, which describes a storm shutter system, which allows easy installation and removal by the homeowner. This invention does not add anything to the window and does not require the homeowner to change the window or drill ho... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6973755 | Column to structure attachment device A column to structure attachment device and method is disclosed for securing a support column between a base structure and a beam structural member. The device includes a structural column having a first end and a second end with a void parallel to a longitudinal ax... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6964606 | Window ducting system A window ducting system includes a window frame that has an inner perimeter as well as an outer surface and an inner surface with respect to a dwelling. Security bars are attached to the window fame and are positioned adjacent to the inner surface. An air cooling as... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6792724 | Methods of making windows and windows made thereby A method of providing a glazed panel with Georgian-effect glazing bars (45). The method comprises providing a frame (37) for the panel and glazing material (30) to fit within the frame. A generally U-shaped clip (33), having two arms (... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6786005 | Emergency release burglar bars actuated by smoke alarm Emergency release burglar bars having electronic locks that are actuated remotely by a signal generated by a smoke detector alarm provide security and will automatically unlock upon detection of smoke in the premises without human intervention to allow safe exit fro... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6718704 | Attachment system for a decorative member A fenestration system including a glass unit, attachment member and decorative member is provided. The decorative member includes a rotatable coupler for easy attachment of the decorative member to the attachment member. An attachment system including a decorative m... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6711857 | Infant safety gate with remote latch activating mechanism An infant gate including a remotely activated latch mechanism. The gate includes a gate member adapted to be pivotally mounted to a wall portion and is movable to a closed position to prevent an infant from passing therethrough. The latch movable is between a locked... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6711854 | Child safety barrier with plate-shaped member for displaying information, pictures or mounting of items A child safety barrier for temporary blocking of openings in buildings, typically door openings, stairways and windows, includes a plurality of vertical lattice bars (7) extending between upper and lower cross members (5, 6) the barrier (1) bein... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6562035 | Insulated surgical scissors including cauterizing tip An insulated surgical scissors including a cauterizing tip that permits a surgeon the ability to mechanically cut tissue that is purchased between the cutting blades of the scissors and to apply a cauterization current to a precise portion of the seized t... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6536163 | Operating child safety barriers A child safety barrier is disclosed, including a receptacle assembly rigidly mountable to a structural element on one side of a passageway, a gate comprising a latch housing, the gate being mountable to a structural element on an opposite side of the pass... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6510654 | Locking mechanism for a window guard system A locking mechanism for a window guard system is disclosed. The window guard is mounted about the exterior of a window to its frame. The window guard is designed to be have the capability to be opened from the inside. A locking mechanism with three lock s... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6502355 | Storm cover for protecting exterior building glass and associated method A storm cover for protecting a building's exterior glass includes a resiliently rigid protective storm panel connected directly to the glass so as to substantially cover the glass surface. The protective storm panel is connected to the glass by shock abso... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6470634 | Freezer door bumper guard A door guard for protecting a doorframe and including a deflecting member having a vertically-oriented, planar, and horizontally-elongate deflecting surface adapted for being positioned adjacent to a side of a doorframe and projecting outwardly therefrom ... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6382685 | Sliding catch with a partition release assembly A sliding catch with partition release assembly for a fire extinguisher cabinet having a locking mechanism that comprises of a L-shaped member that has a first portion and a second portion that is defined as a stopping mechanism and a slotting mechanism. ... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6363670 | Hurricane protection system A hurricane protection system comprises a rigid sheet in a rectangular configuration positioned within a window opening with an upper edge, a lower edge, and parallel side edges. A plurality of fixed retention mechanisms are secured to the sheet adjacent ... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6334282 | Device for covering windows and doors during severe storms A device is provided for protecting a window or door during severe storms. A panel, cut to fit in a window frame, is held in place by the action of the locking assemblies described herein. A rubber gasket can be used along on e side of the panel in place ... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6327819 | Face grating The present invention relates to a face grating including bearer members having a large number of holding projections formed at predetermined intervals along their longitudinal dimension. The bearer members are fixed to the exterior wall above and below o... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6296041 | Window net child safety guard A window guard for preventing children, house pets or objects from inadvertently passing through an open window comprising, in combination, an upper nesting tube subassembly (40U) and a lower nesting tube subassembly (40L); a retaining net (52) coupled be... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6272800 | Protection device for roof and floor openings A protective device is provided to prevent humans from accidentally falling through openings in roofs or floors, including the domes of curb-mounted skylights and temporary utility chases that are surrounded by a raised curb. The protective device is secu... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6244013 | Combination grille for window A combination grille for window, which includes four hollow side frame bars arranged at four sides, and crossed hollow transverse frame bars and hollow longitudinal frame bars arranged within the side frame bars, and a plurality of sliding cover plates re... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6230455 | High impact flanged window screen A high strength window screen frame that includes an extruded metal frame that surrounds a window opening in a building. The frame defines an opening. A screen plate portion of the extruded metal frame is provided on the frame proximate the opening. A fla... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6216391 | Quick-release grating incorporating pulleys and cables A quick-release grating comprising an actuator mounted to the grating, a frame to which the grating is rotatably mounted via of grating hinges, and a safety pin which prevents re-closure of the grating once it has been opened. The actuator comprises sprin... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6209271 | Safety screen with a guard assembly having three flanged mounting members A guard assembly for a framed opening in a structure includes mounting brackets attached to the framed opening. Each bracket has three angled flanges forming an intersection channel for retaining a grid work member extending between the mounting brackets.... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6205713 | Hurricane/storm protection for windows/doors A shutter for withstanding hurricane wind and pressures has permanent hardware attached to a structure and a temporary shutter that can be stored until needed. Hardware consists of brackets mounted above or below a window and sliding latches at the edges ... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6190082 | Babygate quad lock system In an improved child security fence system or pool gate, pole adapters are used for locking together two panels of the fence or pool gate. The pole adaptors are inserted into the support poles of two adjacent fence panels. The two panels are then attached... | 02/20/2001 |
