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An inexpensive device is provided for quickly and efficiently securing protective panels such as, for example, plywood and the like, to exterior surfaces of buildings to protect windows, doors and/or other vulnerable features from wind and flying debris. The device comprises a stationary base, and a

An inexpensive device is provided for quickly and efficiently securing protective panels such as, for example, plywood and the like, to exterior surfaces of buildings to protect windows, doors and/or other vulnerable features from wind and flying debris. The device comprises a stationary base, and a clamping member attached to such base. At least one device of the present invention is mounted to a building in general proximity to a window, door or other feature to be covered with a protective panel; the clamping member(s) secure the protective panels in place against the building. When not in use, the present invention can be maintained in a stowed position.

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What is claimed: 1. An apparatus for mounting a protective panel to a building comprising:a) an elongate base attached to said building, said base having a first end, a second end and a length, comprising:i) a first projection disposed near said first end;ii) a second projection disposed near said s

What is claimed: 1. An apparatus for mounting a protective panel to a building comprising:a) an elongate base attached to said building, said base having a first end, a second end and a length, comprising:i) a first projection disposed near said first end;ii) a second projection disposed near said second end;iii) a first bore extending through said first projection and elongate base, wherein said first bore is oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said elongate base;iv) a second bore extending through said second projection and elongate base, wherein said second bore is oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said elongate base; andv) a central bore extending through said elongate base between said first and second projections;b) an elongate clamping member having a first end, a second end and a length, comprising a substantially planar top, interconnecting side walls extending from said top and defining a cavity within said walls, and a bore extending through said top, wherein said elongate clamping member is oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said elongate base; andc) a bolt disposed through the central bore of said elongate base and the bore of said clamping member; andd) a nut threadably received on said bolt.