US 2026/0062989 A1 · INTERIOR-MOUNT PROTECTIVE WINDOW COVERING WITH TOOL-LESS SECURING MECHANISM

Abstract

The present invention relates to an interior-mount protective window covering system configured for tool-less installation from within a building. The system includes a panel dimensioned to fit within a window frame and a plurality of securement members extendable from the panel to engage interior surfaces of the frame. Various securing mechanisms—including latch, lever, cam, rod, and tube-based configurations—enable user actuation or passive deployment of the securement members. In certain embodiments, a threshold clamp engages a windowsill to enhance vertical retention when the window is closed. The system is operable entirely from the building interior without requiring external fasteners, adhesives, or frame modifications, and accommodates non-uniform frame geometries via independent and adjustable securing mechanisms. The invention enables safe, rapid, and reversible deployment of protective panels for storm protection, debris shielding, or security enhancement, while preserving window operability and aesthetics.

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Dependent claims

An interior-mount protective window covering system configured for tool-less installation from within a building, the interior-mount protective window covering system comprising:

a panel configured for insertion into a window frame from an interior-facing side of a structure;
a plurality of securement members slidably mounted along lateral sides of the panel, each of the plurality of securement members being extendable from a retracted position to an extended position to press against the window frame;
at least one securing mechanism operatively coupled to each of the plurality of securement members and configured to translate user input into extension and retraction of each of the plurality of securement members;
and
a handle disposed on the panel and accessible to a user for inserting, removing, or adjusting the position of the panel within the window frame.

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Interior-mount protective window covering with tool-less securing mechanism

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Interior-mount protective window covering with tool-less securing mechanism

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Abstract

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