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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8136298 | Bahama awning hurricane shutter A Bahama awning-type shutter with functional louvers that is strong enough to withstand all tropical weather and test standards relating to and including hurricane force winds, while incorporating the user-friendly, easy opening mechanism of a jalousie. The opening ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 7328533 | Window shutter opening and closing device An apparatus for opening and closing window shutter slats or louvers converts rotary motion by a knob or electric motor into rotary motion of one of the slats. The apparatus is attached to a frame structure that is included with the window shutter and which surround... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7234501 | External blind actuator for sealed double glazed window An actuating mechanism (10) is taught that is used for externally operating a mini-blind (20) or a shade (20′) in a sealed double glazed window (22) which includes a window frame (24) with a side opening (26) and a roll bo... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7222456 | Impact resistant hurricane shutter assembly An impact resistant shutter assembly, such as Bahama and Colonial-style shutter assemblies, for protecting glass of external openings of a structure, where the shutter assembly is resistant to damage by flying debris from high wind storms and hurricanes, said shutte... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7191817 | Simplified device for magnetically operating blinds within a glass-enclosed chamber System for operating a blind in a glass-enclosed chamber the ends of said blind being respectively fitted to a fixed upper box (40) and to a movable box (60), subjected both to a guide device for translation, parallel to itself, when opening and closin... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7082982 | Retrofit doorlight blind assembly A retrofit blind assembly for a doorlight. The assembly includes a frame, a transparent panel, and a blind snap-fitted to the frame. The blind actuator includes gears and a toothed belt for positive, non-slip actuation. A pair of blind guides are mounted on the oppo... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7066233 | Sliding operator for between the glass window coverings A screen assembly for installation in a fenestration product of the type having a window covering with a sliding operator. The screen assembly includes a screen frame having a screen material and is adapted to releasably attach to an interior side of the fenestratio... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6978578 | Panel unit of controllable light transmissivity The invention provides a panel unit of controllable radiation transmissivity, including a housing constituted by a front, radiation-receiving panel and a rear panel, the panels being spaced apart and connected to one another by connecting means; a plurality of rotat... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6968656 | Plastic batten shutter A decorative shutter assembly includes a plurality of slats or boards arranged in a row presenting a decorative surface with side flanges projecting rearwardly. At least one cross member overlays each of the slats and presents a decorative cross surface with side cr... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6968660 | Shutter assembly A shutter assembly comprising a frame assembly including spaced apart peripheral base segments connected to a plurality of mounting members, wherein the base segments are secured to a supporting structure. A plurality of slats, each including a passageway for receiv... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6935082 | Storm impact protection system A impact protection system for building openings, such as windows and doors, includes a shutter assembly having angled blades extending between frame members in such as manner that access areas are provided when the shutters are closed to permit insertion of a storm... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6817401 | Retrofit doorlight blind assembly A retrofit blind assembly for a doorlight. The assembly includes a frame, a transparent panel, and a blind snap-fitted to the frame. The blind actuator includes gears and a toothed belt for positive, non-slip actuation. A pair of blind guides are mounted on the oppo... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6715528 | Actuation assembly for shutters inside double-glazing units An actuation assembly for double-glazing units with a frame with two glazed panes that form a hermetic air space accommodating shutters movable to be gathered or rolled-up, which comprises rotary motion speed varying elements, with a first rotor, with a magnet ring ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6674255 | Remote controlled window treatment and/or lighting system An improved window covering and lighting system for a window in a room includes a plurality of cornices, each cornice including a window covering supported by the cornice and movable between an open position and a closed position, an actuator supported by... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6604322 | Exterior louvered hurricane window shutters The present invention provides an exterior window shutter that is made of PVC, has functional louvers, but is still hurricane resistant. The shutter includes a perimeter framework that is adapted to receive a transparent impact resistant member. This impa... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6401790 | Magnetic dual glasses window structure A magnetic dual glasses window structure includes a window blind, provided between two panes of glass, including tilt cords for supporting a plurality of slats and an operating system which includes a shaft attached to the tilt cords and a magnetic actuat... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6378262 | Telescoping louvered window insert The present invention 10 discloses a louvered window insert comprising two louvered frame sections 39, 50 each having one vertical member 44, 60 with an upper and lower horizontal member 40, 42, 56, 58 extending from each end thereof and a plurality of lo... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6378248 | Dual panel jalousie assembly with independent panel movement A jalousie assembly comprising a plurality of independently adjustable front and rear panels forming tandem pairs. A front panel operator operates the front panels and a rear panel operator operates the rear panels independently from the front panels. Thu... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6349505 | Window protection apparatus Apparatus for protecting an occupant of a building from flying debris from a frangible structure such as a window or the like, in the event of an explosion or other blast. The apparatus comprises a protective louver system disposed adjacent the building s... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6230442 | Blind structure in double paned window with a pulley and band actuating apparatus A window assembly is provided including a frame and a pane of glass mounted on the frame. Also included is a vane assembly having a plurality of vanes each with a pair of posts coupled to ends thereof and extending therefrom in coaxial relationship for be... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6219970 | Window shutter having recessed side actuating louver member A frame member having a centrally disposed opening, a plurality of louvers pivotally disposed within the opening of the frame member, a relief notch on the lateral edge of the louver, and a louver adjusting member attached to the plurality of louvers. The... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6213187 | Replacement window with shutter A new or replacement window having a window frame in which is mounted shutters, windows, and a screen. The frame has multiple tracks for receiving slidable shutters, a slidable window occupying half the length of the track, and a stationary frame being oc... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6123137 | Combined multiple-glazed window and light-control assembly A double-pane window having a light-control assembly within its peripheral frame. The light-control assembly has an upper section which is adapted to redirect light entering the window through the outside pane so that the light, exiting the window through... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6119756 | Window blind insert A window insert suitable for insertion into a conventional window insert receptacle includes a frame and a blind assembly mounted to the frame. The frame defines an opening, and is adapted for insertion into the window insert receptacle. The blind assembl... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6038816 | Blinder A blinder includes main frames spaced apart from each other with a predetermined distance. Each of the main frames has an internal empty space. Support frames are perpendicularly interposed between the main frames to support the main frames. A plurality o... | 03/21/2000 |
| 5769142 | Device for operating venetian blinds by magnetic mechanism A device for operating venetian blinds inside a sealed chamber between two panes of glass has a gearing-down internal mechanism provided for rotating a shaft that supports and operates a blind, and a gearing-up external mechanism applied to one of the gla... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5669179 | Louvered apparatus for the regulation of solar light and heat radiation through windows and the like An improved louvered apparatus for the regulation of solar light and heat radiation through windows and the like, is disclosed. The unique configuration of the present invention is innovative, simple, and a considerable improvement over the conventional l... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5619821 | Easily-installed quick-release locking modular security grill with optionally affixed penetration-resistant rotating fins serving as louvers and as a security shield A spring-loaded quick-release mechanism to a locking security grille is triggered by (i) manual activation, preferably through a foot switch, or (ii) fire, typically through a thermal fuse. Fins incorporated in, and/or affixed to the bars of, a security g... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5600920 | Motorized louver blind structure in a double glazed window unit and method of assembling the blind structure The window unit of the invention comprises four peripheral channel members linked with corner members to form a window frame. Two glass panels are spaced by this frame to form an inner chamber, the louver blind structure of the invention being located com... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5490353 | Elegant plantation security shutter assembly An elegant plantation security shutter assembly for a window in a wall of a building comprising a casing with components for reinforcing the casing. Structures are for mounting the casing onto the wall behind the window. A pair of shutters are provided, w... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5481829 | Door and window construction and mounting assembly for improved security, ventilation and aesthetics A closure construction and mounting assembly comprising: a steel frame in a rectangular configuration having horizontal parallel upper and lower extents and vertical parallel interior and exterior side extents with a central aperture extending therethroug... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5419085 | Interior shutter with concealed hinges This invention consists of a window shutter that eliminates the need for hanging strips which are aesthetically unpleasing and also prevent tilt in windows from pivoting inward as designed. Aesthetically the shutter is more pleasing to the view as the hin... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5419082 | Window assembly A window includes a frame and a number of beams rotatably supported in the frame. The beams each includes a pinion formed in the middle portion. A number of panels are secured to the beams and rotated in concert with the beams. A rod is vertically dispose... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5282504 | Venetian blind assembly for a glazed door A venetian blind assembly is described, for use in a glazed door having a rectangular window insert mounted therein and forming a primary glazing. In the improved assembly a rectangular frame is provided with a secondary glazing mounted within the rectang... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5226466 | Window assembly including adjustable blind An apparatus is provided for securing a window covering to a window by attachment to the frame of a window pane in a manner which retains the window covering in spaced apart relation relative to the window pane. This apparatus can be snap-fit onto the win... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5179802 | Louvre structures Louvre structures wherein holding members for the louvres are carried on bars which extend across a frame and are pivotally mounted with respect to the frame so as to be axially rotatable relative to the frame and which cannot be removed from the frame, a... | 01/19/1993 |
| 5000242 | Window assembly including adjustable blind An apparatus is provided for securing a window covering to a window by attachment to the frame of a window pane in a manner which retains the window covering in spaced apart relation relative to the window pane. This apparatus can be snap-fit onto the win... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4979552 | Multiple glazed window unit A multiple glazed window unit and venetian blind assembly in which a rectangular glass spacer frame has at least one of its upper and lower frame members connected to at least one of the side frame members by at least one electric motor unit, each motor u... | 12/25/1990 |
| 4967509 | Security window shutter A high security grating which resembles a conventional wooden window shutter. The shutter uses crossbars which extend across a door or window into a shutter frame. A tie rod extends through bores in the crossbar ends to tie the crossbars together and hold... | 11/06/1990 |
| 4886103 | Blind in a window support A venetian blind support for a between-the-pane window blind includes an anchor clip secured to the bottom of the upper window frame rail detachably engaged by an anchor bar connected to the window blind by a rod-type hook. The support is self-centered in... | 12/12/1989 |
