Patents by Inventor Michael Jacques DeKort

Michael Jacques DeKort has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10281245
    Abstract: A ballistic barrier formed of adjoining panels. The panels are made of a bullet resistant material capable of absorbing an impact from a firearm. Each of the panels include a top edge, a bottom edge opposite the top edge, a first side edge, a second side edge opposite the first side edge, a front surface, and a rear surface opposite the front surface. The plurality of panels may include at least a first panel and a second panel. At least one male hinge portion is coupled to the first panel at the first side edge and at least one female hinge portion is coupled to the second panel at the second side edge. The male hinge portion is releasably secured to the female hinge portion pivotably connecting the first panel to the second panel and forming the ballistic barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Jacques DeKort
  • Publication number: 20180073841
    Abstract: A ballistic barrier formed of adjoining panels. The panels are made of a bullet resistant material capable of absorbing an impact from a firearm. Each of the panels include a top edge, a bottom edge opposite the top edge, a first side edge, a second side edge opposite the first side edge, a front surface, and a rear surface opposite the front surface. The plurality of panels may include at least a first panel and a second panel. At least one male hinge portion is coupled to the first panel at the first side edge and at least one female hinge portion is coupled to the second panel at the second side edge. The male hinge portion is releasably secured to the female hinge portion pivotably connecting the first panel to the second panel and forming the ballistic barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Jacques DeKort