Patents Assigned to Lin El, Inc.
  • Patent number: 5487243
    Abstract: Described is a preferred shutter system for protecting building interiors against severe weather conditions such as hurricanes. Advantageous shutter systems are stackable, comprising a plurality of panels, and are adapted for pressure fit within a window frame. Shutter systems of the invention also include cross bars engageable by the panels of the shutter system which provide support against both positive and negative pressures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1996
    Assignee: Lin El, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph F. Hale, Jeffrey Burgardt