IP Library Granted Patent US 12,460,407
Granted Patent B2
US 12,460,407 · App. 18/927,622 · Granted Nov 4, 2025

Perimeter barrier for a building structure

Inventor: Christopher Milligan (Georgetown, TX)
Assignee: STRONG SKIRT LLC
E04B1/34342
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Patent No.
US 12,460,407
App. No.
18/927,622
Granted
Nov 4, 2025
Kind
B2
Abstract

A kit for a perimeter barrier for a building includes a panel, a j-track configured to be coupled to a bottom of the panel, a top track coupled to the building such that the top track is secured to an upper portion of the panel, a top h-track configured to be coupled to the panel and the top track, and a bottom h-track configured to be mounted to the panel and the j-track.

Claims (37)

1 . A kit for a perimeter barrier for a building, the kit comprising:

a panel;

a j-track configured to be coupled to a bottom of the panel;

a top track configured to be coupled to the building such that the top track is securable to an upper portion of the panel;

a top h-track configured to be coupled to the panel and the top track; and

a bottom h-track configured to be mounted to the panel and the j-track, the bottom h-track including a flange;

wherein the bottom h-track is configured to be mounted to the panel and the j-track such that the flange is configured to be received within the j-track and positioned between the panel and the j-track such that the flange abuts both of the panel and the j-track, and a portion of the bottom h-track from which the flange extends abuts the panel.

2 . The kit of claim 1 , further comprising a z-vent configured to be coupled to the building such that the z-vent is securable to an upper portion of the panel.

3 . The kit of claim 1 , further comprising a door configured to be installed in the top h-track and the bottom h-track to provide access through the perimeter barrier to a space beneath the building.

4 . The kit of claim 3 , wherein the door is configured to be slidably mounted in the top h-track and the bottom h-track to move left or right relative to the top h-track and the bottom h-track.

5 . The kit of claim 3 , wherein the door is configured to be vertically lifted into a slot in the top h-track, and a bottom of the door is configured to be removed from the bottom h-track to remove the door from the perimeter barrier.

6 . The kit of claim 3 , wherein the door is formed of metal.

7 . The kit of claim 1 , wherein the panel comprises metal and has apertures for ventilation.

8 . The kit of claim 7 , wherein the apertures are partially punched, such that punched portions of the panels cover the apertures.

9 . The kit of claim 1 , further comprising a corner configured to be located at a corner intersection of the perimeter barrier.

10 . The kit of claim 9 , wherein the corner comprises a perpendicular section having sides, a wall extends from each side of the perpendicular section, and a mounting flange extends from each of the walls, such that the mounting flanges are parallel to respective sides of the perpendicular section.

11 . A kit for a perimeter barrier for a building, the kit comprising:

a ventilated panel;

a top trim back comprises an upper end configured to be mounted to the building and the top trim back comprises an upper slot on a front face thereof;

a top trim front comprises an upper portion configured to be snapped into the upper slot of the top trim back;

a top h-track configured to be positioned between the top trim front and the top trim back such that the top h-track abuts each of the top trim front and the top trim back, the top-h-track being further configured to secure an upper portion of the ventilated panel in a space defined within the top h-track, such that the upper portion of the ventilated panel is further positioned between the top trim back and the top trim front; and

a j-track configured to receive and secure a bottom of the ventilated panel.

12 . The kit of claim 11 , wherein the ventilated panel is perforated.

13 . The kit of claim 11 , further comprising a corner configured to be installed at a corner intersection of the perimeter barrier.

14 . The kit of claim 13 , wherein the corner comprises a perpendicular section having sides, a wall extends from each side of the perpendicular section, and a mounting flange extends from each of the walls, such that the mounting flanges are parallel to respective sides of the perpendicular section.

15 . The kit of claim 11 , wherein the ventilated panel is metal, and the top trim front, the top trim back and the j-track comprise a polymer.

16 . The kit of claim 11 , further comprising a door.

17 . The kit of claim 16 , wherein the door is configured to be slidably mounted to move left or right relative to the perimeter barrier.

18 . A kit for a perimeter barrier for a building, the kit comprising:

a panel;

a top trim back comprises an upper end configured to be mounted to the building and the top trim back comprises an upper slot on a front face thereof;

a top trim front comprises an upper portion configured to be snapped into the upper slot of the top trim back to secure an upper portion of the panel in a space defined between the top trim back and the top trim front, such that the upper portion of the panel is positioned between the top trim back and the top trim front and directly abuts the top trim front;

a j-track configured to receive and secure a bottom of the panel; and

an insulated panel configured to be installed behind the panel and separately from the panel, such that a space is formed between the insulated panel and the panel when the insulated panel is installed;

wherein the insulated panel includes an upper edge that directly abuts the top trim back and is fastenable to the top trim back and a lower edge configured to be received within the j-track.

19 . The kit of claim 18 , further comprising a door configured to be vertically lifted into a slot in the perimeter barrier, and a bottom of the door is configured to be removed from the perimeter barrier to remove the door from the perimeter barrier.

20 . The kit of claim 18 , wherein the insulated panel includes a plurality of vents configured to move between an open position and a closed position.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 5, 2024
From: MILLIGAN, CHRISTOPHER
To: STRONG SKIRT LLC
Reel/Frame 069143/0851 →
Continuity (3)
Continuation In Part 18625516 · Apr 3, 2024
Continuation 18377480 · Oct 6, 2023
Related Publication 20250116106A1 · Apr 10, 2025
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