Mountable retractable screen unit

Abstract

A self-contained, retractable screen unit that may be mounted to any railing system, fence or existing structure to provide additional safety and security.

1 . A retractable screen unit for use with any railing, fence, or existing structure, the unit comprising: 
 A housing unit;    A tension rod within said housing unit;    A screen wound on said tension rod so that said screen can be wound out of said housing unit through an opening therein;    A mounting device;    Securing means for securing said housing unit to said mounting device; and    Mounting means to affix said mounting device to any railing fence or existing structure.    
   
   
       2 . A retractable screen unit as described in  claim 1  and further comprising a locking means for locking said screen in position when extended from said housing unit so as to prevent slack from allowing said screen to push forward while extended from said housing unit.  
   
   
       3 . A retractable screen unit as described in  claim 1 , wherein said housing unit is made of PVC or rust resistant metal.  
   
   
       4 . A retractable screen unit as described in  claim 1 , wherein said tension rod has securing means that allow the tension rod to secure itself to an additional housing unit.  
   
   
       5 . A retractable screen unit as described in  claim 1 , wherein said tension rod is capable of being removed and replaced with another tension rod.  
   
   
       6 . A retractable screen unit as described in  claim 1 , wherein said mounting means comprises: 
 An aluminum adjustable support arm, which may be adjustable in height from 18″ to 30″ with extension arms that are adjustable from 2½″ to 4″ extended.    
   
   
       7 . A retractable screen unit as described in  claim 1 , wherein said mounting means comprises an aluminum adjustable support arm, which may be adjustable in height from 18″ to 30″ with extension arms that are adjustable from 2½″ to  4 ″ extended and a support arm including pre-cut keyhole slots for mounting said support arm to a railing or fence structure.  
   
   
       8 . A retractable screen unit as described in  claim 1 , wherein said mounting means comprises an aluminum adjustable support arm, which may be adjustable in height from 18″ to 30″ with extension arms that are adjustable from 2½″ to 4″ extended, a support arm including pre-cut keyhole slots for mounting said support arm to a railing or fence structure and pre-defined holes for mounting of a “Velcro Bra” for securing said mounting means to a railing or fence structure.  
   
   
       9 . A retractable screen unit as described in  claim 1 , wherein said mounting means comprises an aluminum adjustable support arm, which may be adjustable in height from 18″ to 30″ with extension arms that are adjustable from 2½″ to 4″ extended, a support arm including pre-cut keyhole slots for mounting said support arm to a railing or fence structure, pre-defined holes for mounting of a “Velcro Bra” for securing said mounting means to a railing or fence structure and a non-skid backing placed on the mounting surface of said support arm to aid in securing said mounting means to a railing or fence structure.  
   
   
       10 . A retractable screen unit as described in  claim 1  wherein said screen is made of sunscreen fabric or vinyl with a minimum material length of 4½ feet long.  
   
   
       11 . A retractable screen unit as described in  claim 1  wherein said screen contains graphics for ornamental display.  
   
   
       12 . A retractable screen unit as described in  claim 1  wherein said screen contains a textual or graphical display.  
   
   
       13 . A retractable screen unit as described in  claim 1  wherein said housing unit incorporate lights into or upon its structure.  
   
   
       14 . A retractable screen unit as described in  claim 1  wherein said screen incorporates lights into or upon its structure.  
   
   
       15 . A retractable screen unit as described in  claim 1  wherein said screen is capable of being removed from said tension rod and replaced with another screen.