Abstract: A slat for use in a covering for an architectural opening is made from a base material of binder and matrix fibers which are formed into a nonwoven material by melting at least a portion of the binder fibers to thermally bond the binder and matrix fibers. A coating of resin is then applied to the thermally bonded base before the composite material is passed through a forming apparatus where the material is heated over a convex support having the desired curvature for the slat and subsequently cooled.

Abstract: A garage door panel has a frame and a one-piece front plate. The frame is made from a plurality of metal tubes. The metal tubes each have a rectangular cross-sectional shape and are adjoined in a manner providing the frame with a generally flat front surface and a generally flat rear surface and in a manner such that the tubes form a plurality of openings extending between the faces. The one-piece front plate is mounted on the frame at the front surface thereof and covers all of the openings. The front plate is made from a sheet of polymeric material and extends substantially beyond one of a top edge face of the frame and a bottom edge face of the frame.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for forming cellular or non-cellular window shades directly from raw stock to the final desired window shade color, height and width to fit a particular window size, with essentially no wasted material. The shade is fabricated from a bonded array of a predetermined number of stacked, identically shaped and sized, elements or preforms of uniform length corresponding to one of the height or width dimensions of the desired window covering. The number of preforms is selected so that the length of the fully expanded array will correspond with the other of the height or width dimensions of the window covering. The raw stock is in the form of a continuously fed narrow strip of uncolored fabric to which the necessary coloring, folding, cutting-to-length, stacking and bonding steps are applied within the disclosed apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of making textile blind slat, including (a) weaving an elongated textile strip, wherein two longitudinal edge portions are double layered, forming an elongated inner space therein; (b) immerging the elongated textile strip into the hardening agent, wherein the elongated textile strip passes through the hardening agent at a predetermined speed; (c) squeezing the elongated textile strip for extruding the extra hardening agent and evenly distributing the hardening agent on the elongated textile strip, (d) drying the elongated textile strip after step (c) in a temperature between 100-180 Celsius degree; and (e) flattening the elongated textile strip after step (d), so as to serve as a transverse or vertical blind slat.

Abstract: A removal device and method of use that allows easy detachment of a suspended vertical blind slat's upper end from the generally C-shaped clip or other openable fastener suspending the slat for movement along a track. The device has a tubular and/or cylindrical configuration with preferred length and diameter dimensions of approximately four and two inches, respectively. Clip-releasing projections are connected across one end of the main body, in positions closely spaced apart from one another, but not in contact with one another. A light source can be optionally attached to the removal device in several configurations, to provide enhanced illumination of the fastener holding the vertical blind slat in place and thereby facilitate alignment of the lateral edges of the projections with the fastener before the needed upwardly-directed dislodging force is applied. Use of the removal device does not injure the projections, the slat, the operator, or the fastener.

Abstract: An illuminated blind assembly having either horizontally oriented slats or vertically oriented slats. The slats have structure that allows them to be illuminated. The slats can be A.C. or D.C. powered. The window blind assembly may have a housing containing rechargeable batteries. These batteries can be charged by photovoltaic solar cells that are positioned on the top surfaces of the slats. The window blind assembly can have a tilt/raise/lower pulley system structure and electrical servos in a housing extending across the top of the window blind assembly. An infrared remote sensor can be located in the front of the housing for controlling the electric servos and the switch for lighting up the slats.

Abstract: An insulative window assembly has a frame carrying a window pane closure and also a thermally insulative jalousie structure that when closed confines an air space with the window pane closure. The slats can be glass or opaque bodies that are molded or have casings carrying a foam, particulate or other insulation. Complementary edges of the slats seal and mechanically engage when closed. The pivot axes for the slats can be adjacent a lateral edge of the slats to cause the slats to cantilever from their pivots axes when open, for shading from the sun.

Abstract: A machine for making two-color expandable salts includes a feeding unit to feed two strips of different colors to a combining unit which includes a cutting blade and a ultra-wave generator, the cutting blade cuts surplus from two sides of each of the two strips and the two strips are securely connected to each other along two respective sides thereof so as to form the expandable slat. A scrolling unit includes a scrolling wheel which to scroll the expandable slat from the combining unit. A control unit includes a programmable controller and multiple tension detection members which detect tension of the strips and the expandable slat, the tension is sent to the programmable controller which adjusts speed of the feeding wheels and scrolling wheel.

Abstract: A Venetian blind includes a plurality of horizontal slats which are positioned at a predetermined distance vertically and a lifting and rotating control unit. Each of the slats includes a transversely extended central portion having a curved cross section, and two wing portions horizontally extended from and along two opposite transverse edges of the curved central portion. The lifting and rotating control unit includes a lift cord vertically extended through openings provided on the slats, two ladder cords vertically located at two transverse sides of the slats, and a plurality of cross rung cords separately located below the slats and connected at two ends to the two ladder cords, such that the cross rung cords each have two end portions in contact with lower sides of the two wing portions. With the above arrangements, the slats may be smoothly rotated in an effort-saving manner to overlap one another to provide effective light blocking function.

Abstract: A vertical blind comprising a single fabric sheet having a series of vertical panels. The vertical panels include at least one relatively translucent panel and a plurality of vertical pocket panels. Each vertical pocket panel includes a vertical pocket. A vane is disposed and contained within the pocket for moving the associated pocket panel between open and closed positions. The vertical pocket panel along with the vane form a relatively opaque panel such that the vertical blind includes relatively translucent and relatively opaque panels.

Abstract: A window blind slat includes a slat substrate, a base coat coated on a surface of the slat substrate, and a metallic paint coated on a surface of the metallic paint. By means of the metallic paint, the window blind slat shows a dramatic visual effect.

Abstract: A window blind for privacy includes slats made of transparent material having an embossed pattern and a printed pattern thereon sufficient to decrease the transparency of the slat and obscure visibility through the slats while maintaining a high degree of translucency. The lift cord is positioned outside of the slats, and the slats are constructed to close without exposing significant voids there through that are not overlapped by an adjacent slat. A valance is formed from slats and overlaps spaces that may occur above and below the head rail.

Abstract: A finished slat for a window covering includes both the structures and process for producing covered slats. A skeletal structure optimally constructed from a material such as wood or plastic, manufactured to a thickness which is much less than that of conventional slats, yet which is strong enough to support both the skeletal structure and a decorative covering and is rigid enough to avoid warping or sagging over time. The decorative covering may be made from a wide variety of materials, thus creating an infinite range of decorating possibilities; further, the covering may be embellished with artwork or trim according to the tastes of the user. The covering may be closed together around the skeletal structure using any of a variety of techniques, such as heat welding, glue, ultrasonic bonding, stitching, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: A hive-shaped blind has multiple slats each composed of an inner blind sheet and an outer blind sheet individually with a binding section. Therefore, the inner blind sheet and the outer blind sheet are combined together at the binding sections to compose the slat. Lastly, multiple slats are stringed in parallel to achieve the hive-shaped blind.

Abstract: A window blind slat includes a metal sheet, a bottom layer, and a top layer. The metal sheet includes a top side and a bottom side. The bottom layer is attached to the bottom side of the metal sheet, having two end parts curved and then attached to the top side of the metal sheet. The top layer is attached to the top side of the metal sheet and top sides of the two end parts of the bottom layers.

Abstract: The present invention includes both the structures and process for producing an economical slat which has the appearance of a single length of high-quality wood. A support structure may be a single length of material or may be pieced together using multiple short lengths. The support structure is veneered on two sides using any commonly acceptable adhesive. The partially veneered support structure is then sliced to form one or more individual slats having veneered longitudinal edges. The veneered edges may be sanded to a radius before or after fully enclosing the support structure by applying additional veneer to the sides of the slats. A clear and appropriate finish varnish, preferably of ultraviolet-resistant material, may be applied as a finishing measure.

Abstract: The structures and process for producing the structures of the invention enable extensive and efficient use of veneer and bamboo veneer for slat manufacturing. The techniques employed advantageously accomplish two goals simultaneously, a reduced volume of slat material to reduce the load on the internals of a horizontal blind set, and the provision of a more inexpensive but higher quality long lasting slat outward appearance. One or more core materials made of woven and non-woven and preferably fibrous cloth, as well as combining with metal and other structural layers, are combined with veneers and bamboo veneer to yield a very lightweight slat with good structural characteristics.

Abstract: A fabric louver that has an elongated fabric body that is stretchable along its length is disclosed. The elongated fabric body has a first end and a second end. A first end cap is connected to the first end of the elongated fabric body and a second end cap is connected to the second end of the elongated fabric body. A first key is attached to the first end cap and a second key is attached to the second end cap. The disclosed fabric louver may be connected to the frame of a shutter.

Abstract: A carriage house replica garage door (20) is formed from first, second, and third door sections (22, 24, 26). Each of the door sections (22, 24, 26) includes a sheet metal layer (30). An insulating foam board (50) has a first side (52) and a second side (54), the first side (52) being coupled to an inner surface (48) of the sheet metal layer (30). A trim board system (150) include clips (158) that couple a channel member (152) of the trim board system (150) to an outer surface (46) of the sheet metal layer (30).

Abstract: A “Roman Shade” apparatus featuring a roller mechanism roller mechanism for taking up and releasing the operating cords attached to the rear of the material making up the shade. The roller mechanism in turn comprises a bracket supporting the roller and serves as the head rail for the shade apparatus. The “Roman Shade” apparatus of the present invention thus may be operated in the same manner as a conventional roll-up shade.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sound absorbing blind system, which includes: (a) support means for a plurality of window blinds; (b) operational means connected to the support means and to the plurality of window blinds for opening and closing the plurality of window blinds; and, (c) the plurality of window blinds connected to the support means and the operational means, each of the plurality of window blinds being adapted for sound absorption, and each of the plurality of window blinds being an acoustically and insulatively absorptive, unistructural material, having a noise reduction coefficient of at least 0.60 when the plurality of blinds are closed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a decorative decal system for louvered devices, wherein louvers rotate in unison between a full open-to-view position to a full closed-to-view position. A set of pre-cut decal strips of flexible sheet material is provided, each including a front surface having a decorative design segment imprinted thereon and a back surface having an adhesive layer applied thereon. When the strips are attached to the louvers, the design segments provide the appearance of a continuous unitary pattern when the louvers are in the full closed-to-view position. Each decal strip includes a back support strip peelable therefrom to assist in alignment and to permit the decal strip to be attached to a louver. A single front cover sheet is provided for maintaining proper alignment of the decal strips during attachment to the louvers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to window treatments such as vertical blinds manufactured from a knitted textile material. Each of a plurality of louvers is knitted into a single panel and attached together by a frangible hinge which permits the louvers to pivot relative to each other, or may be torn to separate the louvers from each other without damage to the louvers. In installations requiring multiple panels to be attached together, a terminus may be provided to permit attachment of one panel directly to the other. Alternately, a connection strip may be employed between two panels. In the event that the knitted textile louvers are not sufficiently opaque, auxiliary louvers may be provided and attached in alignment over the louvers.

Abstract: A slat structure for vertical window shades to enhance ornamental effect includes a clipping member, a slat body, a covering ornamental fabric and a loading member. The covering ornamental fabric has a plurality of strip bands to cover at least one lateral side of the slat to provide a three-dimensional layer appearance. Thus it offers more aesthetic appeal and can be trimmed at a desired length according to requirements, thereby increases the value when in use.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for manufacturing a window covering for an architectural opening. The apparatus includes a support structure handling assembly, an operating element handling assembly, and a vane handling assembly. The handling assemblies process the respective materials to an assembly station to attach one portion of a vane to the operating elements, and another portion of the vane to the support structure, allowing movement of one portion of the vane relative to other portion of the vane.

Abstract: A sleeve covering for vertical blinds is presented where the sleeve is fabricated in an elongated method and is made available on a roll. The pattern on the sleeves can be the same, related to subsequent sleeves or allow for staggering of the printed pattern. The pattern can also repeat after a finite number of sleeves. The consumer slips the end of the sleeve onto a vane of the vertical blind. The sleeve is secured to the top of the blind and the end of the sleeve is trimmed. The consumer continues this process for the remaining sleeves. The sleeves are fabricated from a variety of materials including paper, film, natural or synthetic fibers. The pattern is seasonal; theme based, and is easily changeable. The sleeve also provides additional insulation and light filtering properties.

Abstract: A carriage house replica garage door (20) is formed from first, second, and third door sections (22, 24, 26). Each of the door sections (22, 24, 26) includes a sheet metal layer (30). A trim board assembly (232) includes a backing (234) configured for attachment to the sheet metal layer (30) and a channel section (236) installed over the backing (234). Brace means in the form of insulating foam board (238) is juxtaposed between the backing (234) and the channel section (236). The insulating foam board (238) is adhered between the backing (34) and the channel section (236) so that physical contact is inhibited between the backing (234) and the channel section (236) at an attachment location.

Abstract: An end stem for a soft vertical blind includes an arm spaced from an end louver of the blind, and a fabric panel connected to the arm and the end louver forms a column surrounding the end louver.

Abstract: A slat for a window blind includes a slat body made of a foamed plastic, and at least one reinforcing rib embedded in the slat body. The reinforcing rib is made of a non-foamed plastic, and extends along the length of the slat body so as to enhance the overall strength of the slat body.

Abstract: A finished slat for a window covering includes both the structures and process for producing covered slats. A skeletal structure optimally constructed from a material such as wood or plastic, manufactured to a thickness which is much less than that of conventional slats, yet which is strong enough to support both the skeletal structure and a decorative covering and is rigid enough to avoid warping or sagging over time. The decorative covering may be made from a wide variety of materials, thus creating an infinite range of decorating possibilities; further, the covering may be embellished with artwork or trim according to the tastes of the user. The covering may be closed together around the skeletal structure using any of a variety of techniques, such as heat welding, glue, ultrasonic bonding, stitching, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: A vertical blind assembly including at least one vertical blind panel, the at least one vertical blind panel including a plurality of partially opaque louvers, and a plurality of sheer transparent or translucent spacers. Each of the plurality of spacers is disposed between a respective pair of the plurality of partially opaque louvers. A substantially opaque auxiliary louver is disposed behind each one of the plurality of partially opaque louvers. A frangible hinge is disposed between each partially opaque louver and an adjacent spacer. A louver hook is attached to a top edge portion of each partially opaque louver, wherein each louver hook hooks over a top edge of a corresponding auxiliary louver.

Abstract: A slat is disclosed that includes a digitally printed pattern upon a surface of the slat. The slat may also include a translucent cap over the pattern where the translucent cap provides the appearance of depth to the digitally printed pattern. Additionally, a method of forming a surface finish is disclosed including digitally printing a pattern on a slat. Another method is disclosed for forming a surface finish that include providing a slat and providing a print head. The method also includes, moving the slat or the print head relative to each other, and digitally printing a pattern on said slat.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a sectional door with a door leaf movable longitudinally along a preset path between a closed and an open position, with said door leaf having a shell-like or single-wall design, with a shell bottom forming an outer boundary surface of the door leaf, and two shell edges preferably extending over the entire door leaf width in the direction of the articulating axes and protruding from the shell bottom in the direction of the space closed off thereby, with one of the shell edges having a hollow protrusion extending over the entire width of the door leaf and the other shell edge comprising a recess designed to accommodate a protrusion of an adjacent door leaf element, and with an insulating element, being inserted into the shell-like door leaf element, with the insulating element having a flange capable of being inserted into the hollow protrusion of the door leaf element and/or an edge profile on or in an edge of an insulating element, with said edge profile being des

Abstract: A cover pad for an upright wall having an improved support for simplifying attachment of a flexible covering such as fabric. The support includes a flat substrate sized to closely conform to the assembled cover pad. A ringlike frame defined by frame elements extend along edges of the substrate. Each frame element has a first elongate part engaged with the respective edge of the substrate, and a second elongate part joined to the first part by a lengthwise hinge. The second part functions as a hinging flange which is initially in an open position generally aligned with a front face of the substrate so that a flexible covering can be secured, as by adhesive, to an exposed surface of the flange while maintaining the fabric positioned across the face of the substrate. The hinging flanges of the frame elements are folded inwardly to overlie respective edges of the substrate, thereby securing the fabric across the face of the substrate and wrapped around the edges thereof.

Abstract: A combination window covering is constructed to include a headrail, a bottom rail, front and rear ladder tapes respectively vertically connected between the headrail and the bottom rail at front and rear sides, fabric slats arranged in parallel between the headrail and the bottom rail, each slat having two opposite long sides respectively embedded with a rib, which is fastened to the front and rear ladder tapes, fabric light screening flaps respectively suspended from the slats and forming a light screening face at the front side of the slats, and a control unit for operation by the user to lift or lower the bottom rail so as to further receive or extend out the slats, and to move the front ladder tapes and rear ladder tapes of the ladder tapes vertically in reversed directions so as to further tilt the slats.

Abstract: A fabric blind slat for a window blind includes a base fabric made from an opaque knitted fabric, two coil units respectively coupled to and extended along two opposite edges of the base fabric, and two supporting sleeves respectively enclosed inside the two coil units. The coil unit is knitted from a thread looped on a thread at the edge of the basic fabric. The supporting sleeve is a tubular member having two open ends for insertion of a rigid supporting member therein. The supporting sleeve is enclosed inside the coil unit at the time while the coil unit is formed by knitting.

Abstract: A slat assembly for blind includes a plurality of column-like support rods and board-like support blocks each alternatively arranged in juxtaposition with others with an adhesive layer coated at the bottom surface for a woven fabric of various diagrams to be attached. The weaving spots of the woven fabric and the adjacent joints of the juxtaposed support rods and blocks thereof are securely bound together by the adhesive layer to form a rigid and straight piece of decoration article which is further cut in equal space into a plurality of slat pieces each having a cord passage hole disposed at both lateral sides thereon respectively to form a horizontal-type slat piece, or a hook hole disposed at one lateral side thereon to provide a vertical-type slat piece thereof.

Abstract: A sectional door (20) having a plurality of panels (21)joined for moving between open and closed positions of the door and having pinch resistant panel-to-panel interfaces (41), said panels having a body portion (21?) spacing said interfaces, an inner surface (23) and an outer surface (22) of said body portion, and decorative components (31, 32) arranged in a patterned design upon said outer surface of said body portion, said decorative components being positioned on said panels proximate to said panel-to-panel interfaces and attached to said panels for movement of said decorative components to provide a pinch resistant interface between decorative components on adjacent of said panels.

Abstract: A sectional door (20) having a plurality of panels (21) joined for moving between open and closed positions of the door and having pinch resistant panel-to-panel interfaces (41), said panels having a body portion (21?) spacing said interfaces, an inner surface (23) and an outer surface (22) of said body portion, and decorative components (31, 32) arranged in a patterned design upon said outer surface of said body portion, said decorative components being positioned on said panels proximate to said panel-to-panel interfaces and having portions that releasably engage said panels to provide a pinch resistant interface between decorative components on adjacent of said panels.

Abstract: A blind slat assembly for door/window Venetian blinds includes a door/window frame made up of a plurality of side brackets wherein the left and right side brackets are provided with a plurality of retaining holes disposed at the corresponding inner sides thereon respectively for blind slats to be mounted thereto, and a linkage rod is attached at the same side of the blind slats thereon. A thicker locating rod is disposed at the center of the blind slat thereon, and a protruded coupling section is extending at both ends of the central locating rod thereof respectively to be registered with the retaining holes of the left/right side brackets thereof so as to attach the blind slat onto the door/window frame thereby.

Abstract: A slat structure includes a plurality of support sticks integrally woven with a woven fabric into a piece of decoration article wherein the support sticks are equidistantly wrapped in place by the woven fabric, and an adhesive layer is coated at the upper and lower surfaces of the decoration article thereon respectively, securely binding the woven fabric and the support sticks thereby to form a hard and solid piece of the decoration article which is then laterally or vertically dissevered in equal distance into specific horizontal-type or vertical-type slat pieces. Thus, via the weaving of the woven fabric, the slat pieces thereof are equipped with artistic diagrams of rich colors and three-dimensional designs at the upper and lower surfaces thereon.

Abstract: A slat or vane (30) for use in a covering for an architectural opening is suitable for use in either a horizontal or vertical orientation and in a horizontal orientation will not sag or droop, and in a vertical orientation will rotate uniformly along its length when rotated from end thereof. The slat (30) is formed in a tubular configuration and has a base material of glass fibers bonded together in a thermoformable resin so as to maintain the arcuate curvature desired for the tubular slat or vane (30). The slat (30) can be repeatedly deformed and will always return to its original configuration.

Abstract: A slat assembly for blind includes a plurality of support rods that are sequentially lined up side by side in abutment with an adhesive glue layer coated at the bottom side thereon for a woven fabric of various diagrams and designs to be attached thereto wherein, via the fastening of the adhesive glue layer thereof, the weaving spots of the woven fabric and the adjacent joints of the juxtaposed support rods thereof are securely bound together to form a rigid and straight piece of decoration article that is capable of being further cut in equal space into a plurality of slat pieces each having a cord passage hole disposed at both lateral sides thereon respectively to form a horizontal-type slat piece, or a hook hole disposed at one lateral side thereon to provide a vertical-type slat piece thereof.

Abstract: To provide a blind slat resistant to bending with keeping good rotation of a slat. The slat (16) is formed with a lift cord passing hole (16a) through which a lift cord passes, and when a length of the lift cord passing hole (16a) in a slat width direction is b, a slat width is a, and a slat crown height is e, 0.59 · e a + 0.19 ? b a ? - 1.41 · e a + 0.70 is satisfied, and the slat (16) is formed with a protrusion (16g), which crosses an extension line (16d) of the lift cord passing hole (16a) and protrudes beyond a general plane (16e) of the slat, the extension line (16d) connecting an edge (16b) of the lift cord passing hole (16a) in the slat width direction and an edge (16c) of the slat (16) in the slat width direction.

Abstract: A flexible curved window is made by arranging a plurality of fine size elongated rods in a parallel manner. A plurality of strings interlaced between alternate ones of the rods to form a matt-like base structure and a flexible liquid absorbent sheet material wetted with adhesive is applied over the surface of the matt-like base structure and then trimmed to fit the size of the latter. When the adhesive is dried and set the contraction of the sheet material causes the blind to curve towards the surface having the sheet material.

Abstract: 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 rotatable radiation-blocking members disposed between the front panel and the rear panel, the members being rotatable from one angular position in which the radiation-blocking members are adapted to substantially block the passage of light through the panel unit, to a selectable plurality of other angular positions in which the radiation-blocking members are adapted to provide a plurality of differing radiation transmissivities; characterized in that first guiding surfaces for the rotatable radiation-blocking members are disposed inside of, and extend across, the housing.

Abstract: An elongate hollow rail for a fabric covering for an architectural opening, such as a bottom rail for a fabric roller blind or a top or bottom rail for a roman shade, having an upper portion with a lengthwise upper opening in the top of the rail and being characterized by a pair of lengthwise upper locking shoulders in the interior of the upper portion on walls on opposite widthwise sides of the upper opening, the upper locking shoulders being wedge-shaped and pointing inwardly of the upper portion and away from the upper opening, and the wall on a first widthwise side of the bottom rail extending above the wall on the opposite second widthwise side of the bottom rail about the openings and a method for attaching a fabric to a locking shoulder within an elongate hollow rail as described.

Abstract: A plurality of elongated shutter slats of extruded rigid plastics material have co-extruded cores of rigid plastics foam material, and injection molded plastic end caps are attached to opposite ends of each slat. The end caps have elongated flat base portions and retention lugs with head portions integrally connected to the base portion by reduced neck portions. The lugs of the end caps are retained within undercut channels in extruded metal side rails. In one embodiment, each end cap is secured to a slat by screws extending through two retention lugs and into the foam core. In another embodiment, the end caps are secured to hollow slats by integrally molded bosses which project into cavities within hollow slats and are cemented to the walls of the slat.

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 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 bar clip to secure a reinforcing storm bar. The storm bar can be secured to the surrounding wall by removable wall mounts.