Abstract: Apparatus for securing a window or door that has a slidable sash includes a grille that has a set of spaced parallel bars that extend in the direction of motion of the slidable sash. The grille fits into the frame of the window and is secured there by a locking bar or other means. A flange on the slidable sash includes holes through which the bars pass as the sash is moved. The flange is captive on the bars and serves to prevent an intruder from pushing the grille into the room from the outside. The grille can be quickly removed from inside the building by an occupant who must flee in the event of fire or other emergency.

Abstract: A safeguard system is provided to prevent unauthorized entry through an open window of a casement in which said window is vertically positionable. The system involves a barrier apparatus comprised of two framed gridwork panels in horizontally spaced coplanar juxtaposition. The spacing between the frames is adjusted by a coupling pin which insertively engages matching apertures in an extension arm and a horizontal border of a frame. A locking device is provided to prevent vertical movement of the window away from engagement with the barrier device.

Abstract: A window or door guard made of one piece of protective material which conceals hinging and locking components from view and shields them from forcible attack. The guard may be unlocked with a key from the outside, or without a key only from the inside thereof, after which the guard may be easily opened to allow for an emergency escape. The guard may also be removed from its mounting and subsequently remounted, both without a key or tool. No springs, flexible cables, or parts inaccessible to inspection, cleaning, lubrication, or replacement are utilized.

Abstract: A safeguard system is provided to prevent unauthorized entry through an open window of a casement in which said window is vertically positionable. The system involves a barrier apparatus of adjustable horizontal size provided with posts that insert into channels in the window and the casement when the window is brought down against the barrier apparatus. A locking device is provided to prevent vertical movement of the window away from engagement with the barrier device.

Abstract: An interior security window panel for receipt inside the frame of a window and adjacent thereto to prevent the unlawful entrance through the window. The window panel secured to the inside of the window frame to prevent removal of the panel from outside the building.

Abstract: A removable safety barricade, comprising a cross piece supported by a retaining cup and a latch and able to withstand large forces. The latch supports the cross piece in a U-shaped, lower support area, the cross piece not normally being in contact with the upper release mechanism. The invention further provides for a one way gate opening only inwardly of the latch to close off the support area and confine the gate within the latch, the gate hanging at an angle with respect to the top of the latch when closed so that its own weight automatically closes the gate and resists accidental opening. The gate can have an extending tab to provide for easy opening, and the invention further provides for a spacer plate disposed within the support area of the latch to prevent the cross piece from accidentally striking open the gate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a children's safety guard apparatus for installation into the frame of a window. A plurality of preferably square guard bars disposed in spaced relationship are connected to two support members, which are secured to the frame of a window. The bars are adjustable to a predetermined length, comprising two elongated members, one slidably mated inside the other. A means for locking the members so as to prevent them from sliding together is mounted to at least one bar of the plurality, the means being attached to the smaller member abutting the larger member. The means for locking includes a flexible sleeve portion surrounded by a flexible grip having flanges that can be drawn together or released via a bolt extending through bolt holes in the flanges, the bolt having a head provided with a keyway that fits a key.

Abstract: Improvement in an inside-installation system for barring intruders from access through an opening such as a patio door opening, said system of the type having a series of swinging, slidable rods suspended from an over-head track and held in spaced array by a bar held in brackets at the ends with pin securance at one end and padlock securance at the other; the improvement comprising: two or more bars engaged by a headed pin with a hole for padlocking near the head so that a bar can be captured between head and hole and locked, providing a fast, secure lock for the whole system, with quick release, and providing manufacturing simplicity and improved security.

Abstract: A security grill which may be placed within a window frame to prevent break ins. In one arrangement, the grill comprises a first channel member adapted to be affixed to the window sill and a second channel member adapted to be secured to the upper window frame. Fixedly attached to the second channel member at predetermined spaced apart locations therealong are tubular stubs of a predetermined length. The bottom channel member has a pattern of apertures extending through the top wall thereof with a spacing between apertures corresponding to the longitudinal spacing between the stubs on the upper channel member. Fitted into the apertures in the second channel member are a plurality of bars which extend outwardly therefrom so as to be insertable within the stubs on the first or upper channel member.

Abstract: A gate for a building such as a barn or the like comprising a plurality of vertically spaced, horizontal pipes, and bracket means mounted on opposite sides of the barn opening and supporting the pipes at their respective heights.

Abstract: An escapable guard system includes means for securance of a grill having at each side thereof to be attached to a window frame or the like a channel with legs outturned; for co-acting with channels of this type a self-protective fastening system is provided which on unlocking provides instant full access to the window opening; the fastening system includes for one side of such a grill an angled guard latch which fits within a channel where it is secured by carriage bolts passing through respective square holes in the channel and into square holes in base members of this invention which the square under-portion of each rounded head of the carriage bolt type machine screw fits, leaving exposed only the featureless semi-spherical portion of the bolt head; this guard latch co-acts with a frame latch which covers the nuts on the carriage bolts when attached to a window frame and which can be locked to the guard latch by a padlock; for the other side of such a grill similarly secured hinge hooks are provided which

Abstract: A security gate or closure for securing an access opening or fire escape against unauthorized entry defined by a frame circumscribing the opening to be secured; a closure therefor; and a locking bar for securing the closure without a key lock which will prohibit and/or deter unauthorized entry and which can be quickly opened to provide for rapid exit in case of fire or other emergency situations.

Abstract: Windshields are mounted on rod frameworks from the front by means of an extruded resilient plastic member defining two perpendicularly disposed U-shaped cavities respectively for frictionally engaging and holding the windshield edge and the framework rods.To retain the windshield on the vehicle against accidental dislodging by a blow etc., a retainer in the vehicle cowling at the bottom of the windshield in the form of a removable clip is provided. A canopy top is mounted on the framework with an overlying rim that similarly retains the top edge of the windshield.

Abstract: A guard system for preventing unauthorized entry through sliding patio doors and the like even when the glass is broken, while preserving unobstructed appearance when not in use, includes a set of vertical rods hung from a track secured across the inside top of the patio door to be protected, and extending past it to one side so all rods can be slid out of sight behind a customary patio door curtain, and apparatus holding the rods in spaced parallel relation to bar the patio door to intruders, this apparatus including a horizontal bar across the inside of the patio door midway up and securable at each end by quick attach-detach brackets; the horizontal bar has holes through it for holding the rods in position; a sill track runs across the patio door sill on the inside and prevents the bottom of the rods from being pushed inward; the rods can be pivoted and lifted for insertion into the horizontal bar; alternative modes of deployment are disclosed.

Abstract: A security guard for mounting to a frame of a window opening in a building includes an elongated channel bar having a plurality of mounting pins secured to one end thereof and a key actuated lock visible and operable only from the interior of the building mounted within the confined flanged area of the bar at the opposite end thereof, the mounting pins and the retractable dead bolt of the lock cooperative with adjacent window frame structure to securely but releasably retain the channel bar in position next to the window on the interior side thereof. The spaced pins prohibit the bar from being rotated and an additional lock cover member mounted to the bar substantially coextensive of the lock protects the lock from external tampering. Suitable grill work or the like may be mounted to and supported by the channel bar.

Abstract: A security ventilating system for an arrangement of coordinated sliding doors comprising one or more lift-out metal grills each constructed to fit between one partially opened door or window and the door or window frame at each of several different openings. For a typical arrangement in which a left-hand door opens by sliding to the right, the left-hand vertical bar of a lift-out grill is secured in a vertical channel fitted to the inside edge of the left vertical channel of the door frame. The right-hand vertical bar and several of the parallel vertical bars of the grill are designed to fasten in alternative open positions to a series of short vertically-aligned channels fastened to the left-hand stile of the partially open door. A centrally disposed horizontal stud fixed to each of the vertical bars at the different ventilation openings is constructed to engage the door handle of the open door.

Abstract: A burglar bar apparatus for mounting to a frame of a window opening in a building includes at least one extendable mounting member on at least one side edge of the apparatus and having substantially coextensive guard means externally protecting such mounting member.

Abstract: A pair of movable frame sections of a window guard are adapted for horizontal movement selectively to an inner retracted position and an outer extended position. Actuator means is operatively connected to the frame sections for moving the frame sections selectively to retracted position and extended position. Projections are carried by outer portions of the movable frame sections in position to penetrate adjacent frame members of a window opening upon movement of the frame sections to extended position.

Abstract: A reinforcing means for a closure having a slatted, articulated, shutter for openings in a wall of a building, in the form of a readily detachable beam disposed in close proximity with the shutter. The lower end of the beam is attached to the frame of the closure, and the upper end of the beam is received within a slotted member attached to a wall of the building.

Abstract: A protective guard for ground floor windows of a dwelling or other building is disclosed herein having a barred grill or grid network releasably secured to the exterior edge marginal region of a window frame. The releasable securement includes a bolt extending through selected bars of the grill and through the window frame with a pull-out pin installed on the interior end of the bolt. A compressed, helical spring is situated between the frame and the pin for forcibly urging the release mechanism out of engagement with the bolt when the pin is withdrawn. Release of the bolt frees the grill so that the grill may be readily removed to permit passage through the window by persons or objects.

Abstract: An improved security cover for windows includes a metal frame dimensioned to fit within the window frame outside the conventional window, and key-actuated locking means visible and operable only from the inwardly directed side is provided in the metal frame for cooperating with the adjacent window frame structure to firmly but releasably retain the rigid metal frame in position covering the window. Suitable security means such as bars, metal grill work, or expanded metal are provided in the metal frame opening, and storm windows, screens, or the like may also be mounted in and supported by the metal frame.

Abstract: A protective cover for sewer grates comprising a pair of spaced apart longitudinally extending bars having a plurality of transversely extending bars adjustably secured thereto and extending therebetween. The longitudinally extending bars are at least partially received in openings formed in the sewer grate and have their upper opposite ends inclined inwardly and downwardly to prevent snow removal equipment from catching thereon. The transversely extending bars preferably have a convex upper surface and are selectively adjustably slidably received by the longitudinally extending bars so that the cover can be used on sewer grates having various dimensions. Fastening hook members hook the longitudinal extending bars and fastening brace members which engage the sewer grate bars to maintain the protective cover in position. Nuts are threadably mounted on the lower ends of the fastening hooks.