Solar shutter
OwnerBrent Walkerinventor
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Abstract
A window covering specially designed and attached to indoor residential shutters is disclosed. The window cover is removably attached by various means in various embodiments and provides a user with more control over light transmission, solar transmission and view through properties, as desired. In a preferred embodiment, holes are drilled into as shutter at respective corner. Subsequently, circular magnets are provided to each of the holes to mate with ferromagnetic material configured to the window covering. A variety of fabrics and color options are additionally provided to the window covering.
Claims12
A window shutter comprising:
- a four-sided frame for positioning about a window frame;
- a plurality of slats rotatably coupled to the frame, the plurality of slats having an open position and a closed position;
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- a covering fabric, removably coupled to the frame, the covering fabric providing at least a partial filter for light transmission through the window shutter.
A method for enhancing and adding versatility to a window shutter comprising:
- providing a window shutter having a four-sided frame and including a plurality of slats;
- choosing a fabric based on a desired light transmission specification and aesthetically pleasing pattern;
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- removably attaching the fabric to an upper area of the four-sided frame, wherein the fabric is taut when the plurality of slats are in an open position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.