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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 25, 2002
Filed:
Sep. 18, 2000
Monzer A. Hourani, Houston, TX (US);
Other;
Abstract
A brace for protecting windows and buildings during a high wind storm is disclosed. The brace includes a rigid member sized so as to fit within a window frame containing the window to be protected, and double-sided tape affixed to one side of the rigid member for affixing the rigid member to the window to be protected. Various method for imparting a force to the brace to cause it to become firmly wedged within the window frame of the window and building to be protected are also disclosed, and include the use of the installer's hands, the use of a hinged member rotatably connected to the brace which is capable of being wedged against the window frame, the use of a swing arm connected to the brace which can be firmly wedged against the window frame, and the use of a ratchet to advance a dampening member from within the brace to firmly engage the window frame. Methods of using the disclosed brace are also disclosed.