Abstract: A pet door system is provided including a casing configured to attach the pet door system to a building and a flexible door attached to the casing. In some embodiments, the door is segmented and comprises a plurality of interlocking segments that are rotatable with respect to each other. In some embodiments, the pet door system further includes a rotating cylinder attached to the flexible door and rotatably connected to the casing and a motor comprising a gear head, where the gear head is attached to the rotating cylinder, such that when the motor is activated, the gear head is rotatable in a first direction to wind the flexible door around the rotating cylinder. In some embodiments, the pet door system may be operated by a pet-worn collar and/or may be remotely controlled via a mobile device.

Abstract: An elongate shell for forming a slat for a rolling door includes a planar portion having parallel first and second longitudinal edges and formed along the first longitudinal edge with a first arcuate segment and formed along an opposing second longitudinal edge with second arcuate segment, the first and second arcuate segments being positioned on the same side of said planar portion and configured and dimensioned to enable the second arcuate segment of a first shell to be received with clearance within a first arcuate segment of second shell identical to the first shell to form an articulated joint hingedly connecting the elongate shells so they can be pivoted relative to each other. Two identical shells can be oriented to be assembled to form a double-walled slat with longitudinal hooks or claws for assembling a plurality of slats, with or without insulation, into a curtain assembly for a rolling door.

Abstract: A slatted door includes a plurality of interengaged slats, and end members arranged at ends of respective slats. The end members and the slats are configured and arranged so that, when the slats are engaged with one another and with respective end members, at least one lateral reinforcement impact distribution structure is formed. The impact distribution structure is configured to absorb, distribute and/or redirect impact force in a direction along the length of the slats.

Abstract: Building or structural panels may be joined, such as to form walls or floors. The panels may be connected in various orientations via one or more connectors. The connectors may mount to anchors associated with the panels. The panels may have outer skins located over an expanded core comprising a matrix of supporting elongate members and voids or openings, with the anchors located at edges of the panels.

Abstract: A rolling door slat designed to deflect, redirect or absorb severe force is disclosed. The present invention utilizes a double slat design with layered joints, and an open volume enclosing a reinforced core. The reinforced core of the present invention consists of either a solid block of dense, protective material, or layers of material. The layers of material serve to both deflect and absorb impact and blast force, resist vertical force, as well as provide more traditional rolling door functions such as fire resistance or sound and heat insulation.

Abstract: A rolling shutter comprises a winding shaft having a rolling shutter curtain formed from metallic premade rolling shutter curtain bars. The rolling shutter curtain is configured to be wound up on the winding shaft into a winding bale, and comprises a set of damping bodies. The damping bodies are formed from a synthetic foam material, an elastomer material, and/or a textile material. The damping bodies can be detachably mounted to the rolling shutter curtain bars.

Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments, there is provided an interlocking rolling sheet door and a method for assembling the interlocking rolling sheet door. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the interlocking rolling sheet door includes at least one curtain panel. Each curtain panel includes a first curl on a lateral end and a second curl on an opposing lateral end. One of the first curl and the second curl is an interior curl portion, and the other of the first curl and the second curl is an exterior curl portion. The first curl of one curtain panel is configured to rotationally engage an inner portion of the second curl of an adjacent curtain panel, whereby the first curl rotationally engaging the second curl until a distal end of the first curl fouls out against an inner surface of the second curl. The first curl and the second curl are configured to rotationally engage one another to form an interlocking mechanism between adjacent curtain panels to form the interlocking rolling sheet door.

Abstract: A tonneau system for a pickup bed comprising a bracket system connectable with a sidewall of the pickup bed and a plurality of hingeable sections pivotally coupled to each other to define a continuous surface. Each of the plurality of hingeable sections being connected to adjacent hingeable sections to permit at least some of the plurality of hingeable sections to be rolled together into a generally circular cross-section to selectively reveal the pickup bed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for manufacturing carriage house style sectional doors. A plurality of fabricated door sections, each section having a length that spans the garage opening. Each section includes an upper molding, a lower molding, and a paneled skin interposed between the upper and lower moldings. Each section is separately fabricated and then hingedly attached to an adjacent section via a plurality of hinges. The paneled skin is fabricated by bending a piece of sheet metal to provide a plurality of alternating raised and recessed surfaces. The paneled skin further includes features for coupling an upper and lower end of the paneled skin to the upper and lower moldings. Once completed, the hinged door sections are installed to selectively cover the garage opening. In yet another embodiment, a raised surface of the paneled skin creates a cavity into which a finger guard is inserted.

Abstract: A method for dampening acoustical vibration within a room including providing a grid formed of a plurality of cells defined by panels made from a flexible or deformable material which do not intersect one another such that the grid can be collapsed and expanded in a parallelogram motion. The grid can be positioned above floor level to attenuate acoustical sound within the room.

Abstract: An insulation system includes a panel having a major surface, a layer of fibrous insulating material and at least one securing clip affixed to the panel and securing the insulation layer to the major surface. Each clip includes first and second connectors. Each connector includes a head, two diametrically-opposed resilient latching elements projecting from the head and a first locking shoulder extending at least partially between the latching elements. Each latching element includes a latching shoulder adjacent a distal end opposite the head.

Abstract: A structural element for the fabrication of a panel of a sectional door, which is movable between a closed and an open position along a predetermined pathway. The sectional door possesses a shell, generally of metal, having two mutually parallel sides, bent back on themselves, thus essentially creating structural elements aligned somewhat perpendicularly to the predetermined pathway. When in the closed position, the shell is characterized by forming an outer door surface which is external to the space to be closed, and forming an internal door surface opposed thereto.

Abstract: The disclosed door and method for manufacturing the same allows a door manufacturer to more easily fabricate custom sectional overhead doors. The disclosed door and method for manufacturing the same eliminates the expense of having a skilled craftsman hand mill and fit each trim hoard. The disclosed door and method for manufacturing the same enables fabricating infinite designs and infinite sizes without the constraint of being limited to preset, expensive platens/dies for fabrication. The disclosed door and method for manufacturing the same provides for routing typical depth panels into a door without having to penetrate various layers of the door. The disclosed door and method for manufacturing the same provides a solid core of insulation which is not subject to routing which decreases thermal resistively of the door.

Abstract: A movable door panel having a front facer with opposed longitudinal edge profiles, rails secured to the longitudinal edge profiles, a rear facer secured to the rails, and foam disposed within an inner volume defined by the front facer, the rails and the rear facer is disclosed. Transverse stiffeners are disposed within the inner volume and the foam, and extend between the opposed rails. The door panel may be made by continuously providing the front facer with a rail secured thereto, continuously positioning transverse stiffeners on the front facer and extending between the metal rails, and continuously applying a foaming material on the front facer and the transverse stiffeners. The method concludes by bringing a rear facer into contact with the metal rails, and drawing the panel through a laminator. Hardware may then be attached to one or both of the facers and the stiffener.

Abstract: An improved sandwiched garage door panel. The first improvement is that the rear covering skin is made of 25 point embossed wood grain polyboard which is much less expensive than steel so that the cost of manufacture of the panel is significantly reduced. The second improvement is the creation of a channel within the central foam core of the panel with at least one and preferably two steel plates retained within the channel. As a result, a mounting plate of the hinge assembly which interconnects two adjacent panels can be affixed to the steel plate and thereafter the rear covering plate is affixed to the foam core to thereby conceal the mounting plate resulting in a more attractive garage door panel.

Abstract: A modular panel assembly that allows for rapid and relatively simple installation, while also providing flexibility for easy adaptation to any of a variety of constructions types. In some embodiments, the modular panel assembly involves panels which are prefabricated with panel connectors. Additionally, in some embodiments, the assembly involves two panel types that are substantially similar in their outward appearance, but differ internally so as to enable each of straight and non-straight surfaces for a structure being built.

Abstract: A fireproof, heat-insulating slat consists of a pair of slat members having the same structure and disposed in the opposite directions. An enclosed space is formed between the pair of slat members. A first upper shoulder and a first lower shoulder are formed on the top end of the slat from the left to the right, and a second lower shoulder and a second upper shoulder are formed on the bottom end of the slat from the left to the right. An upper hinge and a lower hinge part are formed on the first lower shoulder and the second lower shoulder, respectively, and the upper hinge part and the lower hinge part are bent toward the first upper shoulder and the second upper shoulder, respectively. The enclosed space is filled with a fireproof, heat-insulating material.

Abstract: A sectional door insulation system has one or more insulation blocks attached to a protective sheet. Small grooves between the insulation blocks and the protective sheet accommodate brackets on the lower and upper walls of the section of a door, such as a garage door. The secure engagement of the brackets of the door and grooves of the panel holds the panel firmly attached to the door section. The protective panel may have a textured surface. The insulating block may optionally include a barrier foil and tabs.

Abstract: The invention relates to roller blind slats having a profile which is shaped by flat sheet metal in a rolling step. A single-pieced roller blind body is associated with the roller blind slats. The roller blind body is formed with a slot on the underside thereof and a hooked strip is provided on the top edge thereof. The slot part is approximately 20% on the total surface of the roller blind slats.

Abstract: The invention relates to a profile element which can be flexibly connected to other adjacent profile elements in order to form a roller blind. The profile element includes a front side and a rear side which are arranged at a distance from each other and at least one cavity is arranged therebetween, wherein an opening made therein leads into the front wall thereof and a sound-absorbing material is arranged therein. The aim of the invention is to improve the profile element in the above-mentioned manner, especially with respect to the sound-insulating properties thereof. The inventive profile element can be produced by virtue of the fact that the sound-absorbing material part includes at least one sound reduction element which can be displaced at least in the region of the opening in order to open towards and away from the path thereof.

Abstract: A sectional wood overhead garage doors to withstand very high wind loads such as those created by hurricane force winds typically greater than 90 mph and which can be greater than 140 mph. The door meets design pressures of ?65 psf and +48 psf. The door includes panel sections hingedly connected, each panel section having a frame assembly composed of upper and lower rails and, at least, a pair of end stiles, which form a substantially rectangular border. The frame assembly is fixedly attached to front and back surface protection members, which increase the resistance to wind-induced forces and the impact of objects. The front surface protection member may include a decorative protection assembly that provides an aesthetically pleasing, decorative surface. The decorative protection assembly can be constructed to resemble a flat panel door, a raised panel door, a turn-of-the-century carriage door, and the like.

Abstract: An enclosure may include a relatively large opening that may be large enough to allow cars, trailers and the like to enter the enclosure. The enclosure may include one or more folding doors and/or other types of doors. The enclosure may include one or more blow-molded structures, such as a door panel, a wall panel, a roof panel, a floor panel, other panels and/or other blow-molded structures. The blow-molded structures may include receiving portions that may be sized and configured to receive at least a portion of a reinforcing member. The receiving portions may be integrally formed in an exterior surface of the blow-molded structure during a blow-molding process.

Abstract: An overhead garage door having the appearance of a set of light-transmitting doors, such as French doors. The garage door includes arrays of light-transmitting panels on the door arranged to simulate light-transmitting doors, moldings, doorknobs, and hardware for connecting the garage door to a garage. The door may be formed from a plurality of sections arranged in a stack and pivotally connected to adjacent sections. The garage door may be formed from a kit having a plurality of door sections with light-transmitting panels mounted thereon and hinges for connecting the sections. The garage door may also be formed from a retrofit kit for modifying an existing garage door to have the appearance of a set of light-transmitting doors. The light-transmitting panels permit visible light to enter a garage and may be translucent. The panels may be made of polycarbonate acrylic.

Abstract: A method of assembling a sectional upward acting door comprising plural generally planar door panels adapted to be guided between opposed guide tracks. The door panels are provided with hinge assemblies including a hinge plate mounted on the upper edge of one door panel with a pin receiving bore and a cooperating hinge plate with a hinge pin formed thereon mounted on the lower edge of the adjacent panel. One panel may be placed between the guide tracks and suitably supported while the next panel is assembled to the already positioned panel by placing the next panel between the guide tracks and moving it vertically downward to engage the hinge plates on the respective panels. The cooperating hinge plates are configured for snap together engagement which may only be released by intentional manipulation of the hinge plate with the pin receiving bore.

Abstract: A modular system for assembling a storage unit is provided which includes a plurality of panels and different connectors. The system allows for subdividing spaces which may feature walls, floors, ceilings, etc. at varying angles or in areas having irregular contours. Additionally, the connectors are simple recesses and protrusions which allow for easy assembly and disassembly of the storage unit.

Abstract: A door system comprising, a plurality of sections pivotally joined to each other by a hinge assembly, the hinge assembly being pivotally supported on one of the sections and having a leg that extends from the one of the sections to an adjacent section to attach thereto, a stop assembly including a stop member extending forwardly from the leg toward a stop receiver carried on the one of the sections, whereby interaction of the stop member and the stop receiver ensure alignment of the sections.

Abstract: A pivoting bracket for connecting adjacent panels of an articulated door. The pivoting bracket has a generally cylindrical base and an arm rigidly connected to and extending from the base. The arm has a mounting face on a base side which is generally parallel to a tangent to the base. A recess extends into at least one end of the base, generally co-axially therewith, for receiving a guidewheel shaft. The pivoting bracket interacts with adjacent articulated door panels to mount the panels to a guide track and allow articulated movement without requiring or modifying a conventional hinge. The arm has a first part proximal the base and a second part distal the base. The second part is securable to an upper articulated door panel. The base extends into a channel provided on a rearward face of a lower articulated panel. The base form of the arm pivots and interlocks itself relative to the channel while the door articulates.

Abstract: An industrial gate having a gate body covering the gateway and comprising a multiplicity of segments (21) which are interconnected such that they may be oriented at a relative angle and which are formed to be double-walled, wherein the segment walls (211, 212) are interconnected at their longitudinal edges through the intermediary of a respective web (213), which web is formed of a material having a lower heat conductivity than the material of the segment walls (211, 212) so as to establish a thermal separation of the segment walls (211, 212). To this end, one substantially U-shaped profile groove (2111, 2121) each for receiving the edges of the webs (213) is formed at the longitudinal edges of the segment walls (211, 212), and one elastomer plastic element (214) each is arranged between the edges of the webs (213) and the inner surface of the profile groove (2111, 2121) in a press-fit, i.e., under deformation of the plastic element (214) in comparison with the load-free state.

Abstract: A door panel comprises several interlocking panel members. The panel members can be extrusions that are readily cut to length to create assembled door panels that match doorways of various widths. The ability to readily provide a door panel in various widths and lengths makes such a panel particularly useful as a replacement panel whose size needs to match that of existing door panels. In some embodiments, a physical property of the panel member's extruded material varies from one panel member to another and/or varies within a single panel member to provide a door panel with certain desirable characteristics.

Abstract: A door (10) made in accordance with the present invention includes a plurality of panels (20) with opposed stiles (24, 25) being positioned at the longitudinal edges of a faceplate (21) of each panel (20) and with opposed rails (26, 27) being positioned at the lateral edges of the faceplate (21) of each panel (20). An insulation assembly (30) includes a sheet of insulation material (31) and a backing sheet (32) which has edges (33) which overhang the lateral edges of the sheet of insulation material (31). The insulation assembly (30) is installed in the door (10) by engaging the stiles (24, 25) with the longitudinal edges of the sheet of insulation material (31) to flex the same until the edges are received in notches (34) formed in the stiles (24, 25). Then the overhanging edges (33) of the backing sheet (32) engage the rails (26, 27) and deform to press the sheet of insulation material (31) against the faceplate (21).

Abstract: A raised panel door section (22) for an overhead garage door (20) includes a sheet metal layer (32) formed from sheet metal stock (74) that is embossed to produce a raised panel design having a predetermined embossment style. The predetermined embossment style includes one of a vertical raised panel design (30), a horizontal raised panel design (52), and a horizontal long raised panel design (62). The sheet metal layer (32) has a finished height of substantially twenty-eight inches. An overhead garage door (20) includes three of the raised panel door sections (22) having the sheet metal layer (32) embossed with the vertical raised panel design (30) to yield an overall height of the overhead garage door (20) of substantially eighty-four inches.

Abstract: the expandable screen door comprises of a minimum of two and up to an unlimited amount of screen sections (18, 19,20 & 15,16,17). Each with either a hook or loop, or magnet, or other fastener attached to one side of the top of the screen (12) (8), and the opposite or attracting hook, loop or other fastener, attached on the opposite top side of the screen (14) (9). The middle part of each screen section (7) consists of a flexible ventilating screen or netting material. A flexible and heavier piece of material that can be folded, rolled up or cut, is attached to the bottom part of the screen (10).

Abstract: An upwardly acting sectional door (24), including a plurality of panels (40), body portions (50) of the panels constructed of a flexible polymeric material and having a front surface (55), a cladding (80) covering the front surface of the body portions and having hooks (83, 84) at the upper and lower edges thereof, a hinge member (51) at an edge of the body portion operatively engaging the hooks of adjacent of the panels to provide relative pivotal motion between adjacent panels. Another embodiment is an upwardly acting sectional pan door (224) including, a plurality of panels (240), facers (250) of the panels defining a front surface of the door and having cooperatively engaging couplers (270) at the upper and lower edges thereof, stiles (280) at the ends of the facers receiving and attached to the facers, and hinge assemblies (290) located at the end stiles to provide relative pivotal motion between the stiles and the couplers of adjacent panels.

Abstract: An overhead bi-fold door is provided having an upper section and a lower section which are hinged for movement relative to one another between a closed flat position and an open folded position. Each section includes side beams and a frame spanning the side beams which is recessed in relation to an outer surface of the side beams. Sheeted insulation is received within the recess on an outer side of the door so that cladding may be supported across an outer side of both the sheeted insulation and the side beams. The sheeted insulation being supported on an outer side of the frames provides an uninterrupted layer of insulation of constant thickness to prevent thermal leakage which otherwise occurs when insulation would normally be supported on an inner side of the frame in sections mounted between the frame members.

Abstract: A sectional door includes a series of track-guided pivotal door panels, wherein at least one of the door panels comprises several interlocked panel members. The panel members are of various widths so they can be assembled in different combinations to create a door panel of a desired total width. The panel members can be extrusions that are readily cut to length to match doorways of various widths. The ability to readily provide a panel in various widths and lengths makes such a door panel particularly useful as a replacement panel whose size needs to match that of existing door panels. In some cases, one or more panel members can be transparent to create a door panel with an integral window.

Abstract: Sectional doors for garages, industrial warehouses and the like are formed by panels joined together in an articulated manner by hinges. Advantageously, the bottom edge of each panel is provided with a tapered lug which, at the end of the rotation during closure of the door, abuts against the inclined flank of the edge of an underneath panel. The abutment thus formed ensures the correct vertical alignment of the panels, thereby providing the door with a smooth operation and appearance.

Abstract: A raised panel door section (22) for an overhead garage door (20) includes a sheet metal layer (32) formed from sheet metal stock (74) that is embossed to produce a raised panel design having a predetermined embossment style. The predetermined embossment style includes one of a vertical raised panel design (30), a horizontal raised panel design (52), and a horizontal long raised panel design (62). The sheet metal layer (32) has a finished height of substantially twenty-eight inches. An overhead garage door (20) includes three of the raised panel door sections (22) having the sheet metal layer (32) embossed with the vertical raised panel design (30) to yield an overall height of the overhead garage door (20) of substantially eighty-four inches.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pinch-proof garage door for protecting human fingers from being pinched. The garage door includes a plurality of horizontally aligned garage door panels. Each garage door panel has a male portion and a female portion, wherein the male and female portions cooperate with each other to such a manner so as to minimize a gap therebetween. Each garage door panel is removably connected together by a hinge assembly which cooperates with an the garage door panels so as to prevent human fingers from being pinched by the inside of the garage door.

Abstract: A joining strip is provided by which sheet metal may be formed into a hollow tubular panel. The joining strip provides a seam between panel edges that acts as a thermal break between inner and outer faces of the panel. The joining strip may also carry a resilient tubular cushion which extends into the joint between the side ends of two panels that are connected by a hinge. This cushion contributes to providing an air seal within the joint between the two panels. Applications include roll-up garage doors and roll-away, articulated walls.

Abstract: A raised panel door section (22, 54, 64) for an overhead garage door (20, 50, 60) includes a sheet metal layer (32, 56, 66) formed from sheet metal stock (74) that is embossed to produce a raised panel design by an automated method that selects one of a first die set (84) and a second die set (90) in response to a predetermined embossment style, installs the selected one of the first and second die sets (84, 90) into an embossing press (36) and embosses the sheet metal stock (74) with the predetermined embossment style. The predetermined embossment style includes one of a vertical raised panel design (30), a horizontal raised panel design (52), and a horizontal long raised panel design (62). An overhead garage door (20) includes three of the raised panel door sections (22) having the sheet metal layer (32) embossed with the vertical raised panel design (30).

Abstract: Insulated overhead doors, which comprise a plurality of slats or panels defined by front, back, and side surfaces with an insulating material disposed therein, can be insulated quite effectively by the use of an aerogel material as the insulant. Aerogel materials that are in fiber-reinforced monolithic form or that are granular aerogel in vacuum insulated panels can be utilized for the present invention.

Abstract: A pivoting bracket for connecting adjacent panels of an articulated door. The pivoting bracket has a generally cylindrical base and an arm rigidly connected to and extending from the base. The arm has a mounting face on a base side which is generally parallel to a tangent to the base. A recess extends into at least one end of the base, generally co-axially therewith, for receiving a guidewheel shaft. The pivoting bracket interacts with adjacent articulated door panels to mount the panels to a guide track and allow articulated movement without requiring or modifying a conventional hinge. The arm has a first part proximal the base and a second part distal the base. The second part is securable to an upper articulated door panel. The base extends into a channel provided on a rearward face of a lower articulated panel. The base of the arm pivots and interlocks itself relative to the channel while the door articulates.

Abstract: A reinforced garage door panel construction comprises a sandwich panel system having inner and outer skins with interconnecting insulating material, a continuous reinforcing strip extending along an inner face of the inner skin and secured to the inner face, a modified “Z” shaped structural member extending substantially the length of the panel and secured to the inner skin at the continuous reinforcing strip by fasteners which extend through the skin and into the continuous reinforcing strip, the modified “Z” shaped structural member having a web with an upstanding front flange and a depending rear flange, the depending rear flange having an inwardly extending lip extending essentially parallel to the web and the depending flange having spaced apart reinforcing beads extending the length of the depending flange.

Abstract: A storm protection system for openings such as windows which include an upper housing, mountable on the upper or lower, in some applications, edge of the window, the housing accommodating a reinforced fabric shade being substantially the width of the window, on a roller within the housing so that the shade may be pulled from a first storage position within the housing to a second down position so that it would completely cover the window opening. There is further provided a plurality of spaced apart pockets formed within the fabric shade, and extending along its entire length, each of the pockets accommodating a length of a tubular member such as a section of PVC pipe, which would slidably engage within the pockets to form a plurality of reinforced members along the length of the shade as the shade is pulled downward.

Abstract: A removable slipcover for a window blind having an upper member, a bottom member, and a plurality of louvers, is provided. The slipcover includes a tubular body section having an interior and an exterior surface defined by a front and a back panel. The panels are along the top and sides such that the tubular body section has a length and width sufficient to cover the plurality of louvers on the window blind. The slipcover also includes a means a means for securing the tubular body section to the bottom member of the window blind and a means for permitting access to the mounting hardware of the upper member of the blind.

Abstract: An overlay for a sectional garage door extends between adjacent panel sections of the door. The overlay has a plurality of members made of extruded polystyrene. The overlay members extending from one section of the door to an adjacent section are cut along the centerline between door sections to allow the door to open and close and provide an aesthetically pleasing and professional appearance without gapping.

Abstract: A sectional closing door having a plurality of interconnected panels, where each panel of the sectional door, except the upper and lower panels, includes matching profiles which interlock and are guided on matching profiles of adjacent panels to form a swivel joint and that the guiding of the profiles relative to each other is obtained with an angulation such that, when one panel is positioned at 90.degree. relative to the adjacent panel, joining is insured with a component acting as a rider. The rider is designed with a U-shape that ensures it is connected to and integrated in one of the profiles of the end parts such that when one panel is swivelled to the maximum extent relative to another adjacent panel, the rider functions to insure a permanent joint and prevents the panels from becoming dislocated.

Abstract: A sectional upward acting door including plural door sections interconnected by hinges and supporting guide members on opposite side edges of each section for moving the door between open and closed positions along spaced apart guide tracks. The door sections are formed from folded metal panels defining an outer wall of each section, opposed top and bottom walls which are curved to provide a pinch resistant connection between door sections and upper and lower inner walls. The upper inner wall includes a socket for receiving a hinge assembly including an elongated hinge plate which is snap fitted into assembly with plural self-lubricating polymer hinge bearing members which fit within the socket. Spaced apart end stiles and center or intermediate stiles support the panel member and transfer the weight of the door sections and other loads between sections at the hinge bearing members.

Abstract: A high impact shutter capable of withstanding high impacts from flying debris, including large debris, for use on exterior wall openings such as doors and windows, particularly suited for use in violent storms such as hurricanes. The high impact shutter can be retrofit to existing shutter systems using products already installed, or used in entirely new installations. The high impact shutters may be made into panels that include a plurality of interconnected parallel slats held together by a perimeter framework. The shutter slats may or may not have small openings to provide ventilation and to allow passage of light.

Abstract: An overhead door includes a plurality of adjacent panels hinged to one another. Each panel includes a first and second side as well as a first and second edge. The first and second edges of adjacent panels are complementary with one another. The first edge includes a convex portion projecting from the panel and a seal contact portion substantially continuous with an apex of the convex portion. The second edge includes a concave portion complementary with the convex portion and a seal retaining portion substantially continuous with the concave portion. A seal is provided in a recess of the second edge to form a sealed joint with the seal contact portion of the first edge. A gap is formed between the concave and convex portions of adjacent hinge panels. The gap has a width or thickness between the concave and convex portion which is substantially constant. Also, the width or thickness remains substantially constant as adjacent panels are articulated or rotated with respect to one another about the hinge.