ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 24 -- United States Patent no. 12,560,022, issued on Feb. 24, was assigned to HAWKES DESIGN AND CONSULTING LLC (Charleston, S.C.).

"Customizable window and door system for severe weather protection" was invented by Henry M. Hay III (Charleston, S.C.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A customizable storm protection system for protection and aesthetics comprises a first jamb, a second jamb, a header, and a sill, each with a glazing recess, and each with a receptacle for inserting a screw boss that runs a length of each of the first jamb, the second jamb, the header, and the sill, wherein joined define a frame for the opening in a building. A customizable storm protection syst...