For Fixed Structure Patents (Class 89/36.04)
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Publication number: 20120174763Abstract: Lightweight armor protection systems and methods for armoring a soft-skinned shelter can include a plurality of panel assemblies and a plurality of couplers configured to secure the panel assemblies relative to the soft-skinned shelter. Individual panel assemblies include a plurality of panels positioned adjacent to one another along lengthwise panel edges, wherein the panels are composed of a ballistic material, and a plurality of hinges pivotally coupling the panels. Adjacent individual panels pivot relative to one another between a stacked arrangement of the panel assembly and an expanded arrangement of the panel assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2009Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials CompanyInventors: Robert S. Ritchie, Richard L. Marquez
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Publication number: 20120118134Abstract: A wall system protects a building structure from pressure caused by explosive blasts. The wall system includes vertical studs. Outer blast wall panels and inner blast wall panels are secured to the opposing sides of the vertical studs. An upper mounting system is attached to the building structure. An upper mounting system includes a fixed track, a movable mounting track, and an energy absorbing system that flexibly couples the movable mounting track to the fixed track. The upper ends of the vertical studs are attached to movable mounting track. A lower mounting system includes a mounting track that aligns the lower ends of the vertical studs. The wall is filled with an energy absorbing material. The lower ends of the vertical studs are connected to a lower track.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: SPECIALTY HARDWARE L.P.Inventors: ALLAN J. SWARTZ, GREGORY KULPA, A. CARLETON ELLIOTT
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Patent number: 8156698Abstract: The present invention provides a system for window blast protection. The system includes a first material, which is either elastomeric or non-elastomeric, which is bonded to a second material, which is elastomeric when the first material is non-elastomeric, and is non-elastomeric when the first material is elastomeric. The system also includes a cover for protecting the materials, where the cover releases the materials in response to the pressure impact of an explosive blast. The second material is anchored to the inside of the cover. When the system is in use, the system further includes a bonding agent for bonding the first material to a film attached to the inner surface of the window and an anchoring means for anchoring the outside of the cover to a frame or wall surrounding the window.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2007Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: SRI InternationalInventors: James D. Colton, Gary R. Greenfield, Paul Zuanich
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Patent number: 8151687Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a blast-resistant panel may include a layer of a pre-cured elastomeric material having a predetermined thickness, a body portion, and a plurality of flanges, each of the plurality of flanges having a substantially equal width and depending away from a same side and at approximately equivalent right angles to the body portion. The blast-resistant panel may also include a plurality of fastener elements for securing the pre-cured elastomeric material layer to a surface of a structure through the plurality of flanges of pre-cured elastomeric material layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2010Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Life Shield Engineered Systems, LLCInventor: Bruce Hall
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Patent number: 8151686Abstract: An armor module for protecting a surface against an explosively formed projectile (EFP) threat is provided. The armor module is configured for mounting on the surface and comprises at least one armor assembly having a hard layer disposed facing the threat and being configured to fragment the EFP, thus forming residuals of the original EFP threat; a unidirectional fiber layer disposed behind the hard layer; and a catcher layer behind the unidirectional fiber layer, the catcher layer being made of a material exhibiting a level of ballistic protection such that a layer of the material being of the same thickness as the unidirectional fiber layer absorbs at least 20% more energy than is the unidirectional fiber layer for the same threat.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2009Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Plasan Sasa Ltd.Inventors: Moshe Ravid, Amit Viesel
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Publication number: 20120073428Abstract: Prefabricated ribbed ferrocement element E sandwich type is effused in the mould K with vibrating motor 14 embedded, and it consist from box looking shell 15 made from ferrocement with fortified ribs 16 thermal isolation layer 17 and protective layer 5; on the side of the elements E hooks 18 have been positioned made from armature and used for removing elements from the mould K and his placement on the construction site. Moustaches 19 made from armature and positioned on the frontal side of the element serve for binding with armature of the reinforced concrete arches 6; they have an optional openings 8 made for windows, ventilation and other installations. A construction structure is constructed using the prefabricated ribbed ferrocement element E.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: Milenko Milinkovic, Mladen Milinkovic
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Patent number: 8141470Abstract: A structure or vehicle protection method including a removable frame on the structure or vehicle, and a net within the frame and spaced from the structure or vehicle and having a mesh size designed to disarm an incoming threat.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2011Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Foster-Miller, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Farinella, Thomas F. Hafer, Christopher Moeller, Loren Howard, Scott La Valley
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Patent number: 8141471Abstract: The present invention provides an initial strike-face layer for armor, a method of constructing an armor plate and armor. In one embodiment, the initial strike-face layer includes a substantially planar surface having a relief pattern with raised or recessed structures, each of the structures having sides that are oblique to the substantially planar surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Alcatel LucentInventors: John L. DeCristofaro, John A. Dispenza, Leon Klafter, Richard T. LaGrotta, Ka-Shu Lee
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Publication number: 20120052222Abstract: A class of lightweight ballistic protection material and methods of forming such materials are disclosed. The material comprises a composite of polymeric material comprising high modulus resins and ceramic materials. The composite materials offer the advantage of being relatively easy to fabricate and lower in cost than competing materials. Body armor, blast protection panels and other articles comprising the new ballistic protection materials are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2008Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventor: Robert R. Gagne
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Patent number: 8122810Abstract: A system providing a physical-barrier defense against rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs). The system is suitable for use on aircraft, ground vehicles, and ships.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2008Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: CPI IP, LLCInventor: Richard O. Glasson
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Patent number: 8069769Abstract: A portable protection system including a selectively collapsible truss for supporting a protection member. The truss is movable between a collapsed position and an expanded position. The protection member includes at least one layer of ballistic armor material for disrupting a projectile. The truss includes suitable connectors for releasably connecting the protection member to the truss, and also suitable connectors for releasably connecting the truss to an adjoining truss so as to form a protection wall.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Dynamic Defense Materials, LLCInventors: John Carberry, George D. Forsythe, Harvey Kliman, Katherine T. Leighton, John Garnier, Ray Ballario, Wiktor Serafin, Jason Ickes
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Publication number: 20110274486Abstract: A barrier that includes attack resistant pane(s) (see DEFINITIONS section). In this way, a person behind the barrier can be protected when they are outside. More specifically, the person behind the barrier is protected, at least to some extent, from both: (i) vehicular attacks; and (ii) blast (for example, bombs) and/or ballistic (for example, bullet) attacks. Also, the protected person can see what is happening across the barrier because of the attack-resistant pane(s). Also, if the barrier is unanchored then it can be moved from place to place, for example, by heavy equipment, so that the same barrier can be re-deployed at different outdoor locations (or indoor locations) on an as-needed basis. Preferably, the barrier also includes framing pieces that secure the attack-resistant pane(s) to the body of the barrier, with the framing pieces being covered on one side by an attack-resistant material (preferably, hardened steel).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: DEFENSHIELD, INC.Inventors: William Collins White, John Kleniatis
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Patent number: 8042449Abstract: A structure or vehicle protection system including a removable frame on the structure or vehicle, and a net within the frame and spaced from the structure or vehicle and having a mesh size designed to disarm an incoming threat.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2010Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Foster-Miller, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Farinella, Thomas F. Hafer, Christopher Moeller, Loren Howard, Scott LaValley
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Patent number: 8037802Abstract: An improved transparent armor piercing protection system that acts as a vision window in an armor system. The transparent armor piercing protection system comprises ballistic plastic prisms with mirrored external surfaces disposed between armor plates so that the reflection of the image occurs entirely within the prism. The armor sheets are also redesigned with perforations to reduce weight while defeating incoming threats.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: BAE Systems Land & Armaments, L.P.Inventors: Peter R. Ciriscioli, James R. Turner, Matthew G. Riddle, Brendan P. Croom, Daniel J. Richard, John C. Turn, Jr.
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Patent number: 8028612Abstract: A laminated, optically transparent, ballistic resistant structure is described as having a first transparent layer, a second transparent layer of ceramic tiles spread across the first layer, and a third transparent layer. The first and third layers are bonded to opposite sides of the second layer, respectively, by transparent adhesive. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: American Development Group International, LLCInventor: Murray L. Neal
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Patent number: 8020483Abstract: A reactive armor module for protecting a target from an incoming projectile, and comprising at least one armor cassette formed of a front base plate and a rear base plate sandwiching between them at least one layer of energetic material, the front base plate and the rear base plate being adapted, upon impact of the projectile with the energetic material, to be propelled in opposite directions; the armor module further comprising at least one non-energetic auxiliary plate spaced from the armor cassette and positioned essentially along the expected trajectory of either the front or the rear base plate, such that when propelled, the velocity of a base plate facing the auxiliary plate is reduced upon collision with the auxiliary plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Rafael, Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.Inventors: Moshe Benyami, Samuel Friling, Erez Hanina, Gili Hazan
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Patent number: 8011146Abstract: A blast-proof window and mullion system for sustaining and mitigating an explosion and/or blast to the window and mullion system on a multi-storied building or structure. The window and mullion system includes a blast-resistant mullion having a mullion housing with mullion walls with outer surfaces; and a pressure bar member having a pressure bar housing with an interior wall and a pair of outer walls being connected to the interior wall to form a center channel opening. The outer walls are angled for reducing the space between the angled walls and for reducing the size of the center channel opening for reduction of bullet and/or blast penetration to the interior wall of the pressure bar member. Also, one of the mullion walls of the mullion housing includes a mullion tongue thereon having a pair of tongue extension arms for forming a vertical bolt receiving channel therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2007Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Inventor: William Krause
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Patent number: 8001880Abstract: A barrier that includes attack resistant pane(s) (see DEFINITIONS section). In this way, a person behind the barrier can be protected when they are outside. More specifically, the person behind the barrier is protected, at least to some extent, from both: (i) vehicular attacks; and (ii) blast (for example, bombs) and/or ballistic (for example, bullet) attacks. Also, the protected person can see what is happening across the barrier because of the attack-resistant pane(s). Also, if the barrier is unanchored then it can be moved from place to place, for example, by heavy equipment, so that the same barrier can be re-deployed at different outdoor locations (or indoor locations) on an as-needed basis. Preferably, the barrier also includes framing pieces that secure the attack-resistant pane(s) to the body of the barrier, with the framing pieces being covered on one side by an attack-resistant material (preferably, hardened steel).Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Defenshield, Inc.Inventors: William Collins White, John Kleniatis
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Patent number: 7980165Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide a blast-resistant reinforcement assembly and/or system for engaging a surface of an existing structure to protect the structure from an applied force, such as an explosive detonation. The assembly includes one or more energy absorbing panels that may be attached to the structure. The energy absorbing panels include a core material configured to absorb some portion of the applied force by pulverizing in response to the applied force. In some embodiments, the energy absorbing panels also include one or more ballistic-resistant composite panels configured to protect the core material and the underlying existing structure from debris. Some embodiments further provide one or more energy deflecting panels engaged with the plurality of energy absorbing panels so as to be disposed between the energy absorbing panels and the location of the applied force for at least partially deflecting the applied force.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2007Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Misencik, Paul E. Peterson, Jr.
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Patent number: 7954418Abstract: A protective device for use in containing high energy debris and pressure is provided which employs a plurality of energy absorption elements disposed on an outer surface of an inner sheet, where the outer surface faces away from the body being protected and toward the high energy event, such as an explosion. Each energy absorption element extends generally away from the body to permit the high energy event to first impact upon the energy absorption elements, rather than the body. Energy absorbing elements are configured with a base and a cap and are formed of laminate composite materials. As such, energy absorption elements are configured to contain or reduce high energy debris material and pressure impacting the energy absorption element through delamination and possibly penetration of the composite material.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2009Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Jonathan W. Gabrys
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Patent number: 7934444Abstract: A portable protection system including a selectively collapsible truss for supporting a protection member. The truss is movable between a collapsed position and an expanded position. The protection member includes at least one layer of ballistic armor material for disrupting a projectile. The truss includes suitable connectors for releasably connecting the protection member to the truss, and also suitable connectors for releasably connecting the truss to an adjoining truss so as to form a protection wall.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2010Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Dynamic Defense Materials, LLCInventors: John Carberry, George Forsythe, Harvey Kliman, Katherine Leighton, John Garnier, Ray Ballario, Wiktor Serafin, Jason Ickes
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Patent number: 7934445Abstract: Fixed weapon emplacements include ballistic weapon stands having heights sufficient to protect standing gunners in combination with tripods, which are fixed thereto with welded connections. In a first embodiment, the tripod has two legs fixed to a weapon platform and to the base of the ballistic weapons stand and a third leg fixed to the weapon platform and to a weld plate on a front armor plate of the stand. In a second embodiment, the third leg of the tripod is provided by a strut that extends through a slot in the front armor plate and is welded to both a weld plate behind the front armor plate and to the weapon platform. In a third embodiment, the tripod has one leg fixed to the base of the weapon stand and two legs welded to a weld plate behind the front armor panel to support the weapon platform. In a fourth embodiment, a hood projects from the front armor plate with a front leg of the tripod fixed to the base at a location within the hood and rear legs of the tripod fixed to the base.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2006Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Special Tactical Services, LLC.Inventor: Dale A. McClellan
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Publication number: 20110079135Abstract: A vehicle and structure shield system including a flexible structure with a fabric border including one of a hook and loop type fastener thereon, a frame for the flexible structure including frame members with the other of hook and loop fastener thereon for releasably securing the flexible structure to the frame, and hard points attached to the flexible structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Michael D. Farinella, Mike Anderson, Thomas Mann, Abed Kanaan, Robert Lee Cardenas, William R. Lawson, Brendan LaBrecque, Frances Rush, David Hoadley, Michael Wheaton, Patrick Callahan
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Publication number: 20110056365Abstract: A blast-resistant window assembly is provided. The assembly has a window, and first and second brackets. The window is fitted within an opening having at least one wall. The first bracket has a brace located adjacent the window, and a stop located adjacent the wall. The second bracket is located adjacent the wall and is configured to receive the stop. During an explosion, force created therefrom causes the window to engage the brace of the first bracket to cause the stop of the same to be received by the second bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2008Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventor: Donald L. Coddens
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Publication number: 20110041678Abstract: A protective shelter offering opposite outer supports and a roof structure extending between the supports, wherein the roof structure comprises a plurality of tray members arranged to receive earth, sand or aggregate material defining an inner skin to provide a first level of protection in the roof structure, and the tray members are arranged to be supported by transverse beams, wherein the transverse beams are arranged to be supported at their respective ends by the opposite outer supports and wherein the transverse beams form a transverse beam bridge across the shelter such that the height of the shelter centrally, and away from the opposite supports is substantially the same as the height of said supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventor: James Heselden
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Patent number: 7886651Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a blast-resistant panel may include a layer of a pre-cured elastomeric material having a predetermined thickness, a body portion, and a plurality of flanges, each of the plurality of flanges having a substantially equal width and depending away from a same side and at approximately equivalent right angles to the body portion. The blast-resistant panel may also include a plurality of fastener elements for securing the pre-cured elastomeric material layer to a surface of a structure through the plurality of flanges of pre-cured elastomeric material layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2005Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Life Shield Engineering Systems, LLCInventor: Bruce Hall
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Patent number: 7856915Abstract: A portable checkpoint system is disclosed that incorporates a configurable freight container to intercept and inspect an approaching vehicle. The container includes a quadrilateral set of walls connectable to form a rectangular box, first and second ends of the walls, a blast plate disposed within the box, and a receptacle for mounting a device. At least one of the ends includes a door. The blast plate is disposed between two interior surfaces of the quadrilateral set of walls for absorbing shock and shrapnel, such as at an oblique angle. The mounted device is an instrument for measuring a characteristic of the vehicle. Another such device is a lamp for illuminating the vehicle. The checkpoint includes an obstacle to direct the vehicle in traffic flow, and a pair of configurable freight containers as described. The obstacle directs the vehicle towards the zone. The containers are disposed substantially parallel to each other and separated apart to form a zone that enables the vehicle to pass there-between.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2007Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Steven E. Anderson, Stephen J. Brannan
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Publication number: 20100319522Abstract: A shield for shielding a structural member from an explosive blast or accidental or malicious destruction is provided. The shield includes a plurality of shield members which include cast ultra high strength concrete, wherein the shield members are capable of being assembled to enclose at least a portion of the structural member to provide protection to the enclosed portion from, for example, an explosive blast. In one embodiment, the shield members include a chassis, at least one ballistic liner disposed on the energy absorbing layer, and a concrete-integrating structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2009Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventors: Gerald Hallissy, William Higbie
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Patent number: 7849780Abstract: A shield for shielding a structural member from an explosive blast or accidental or malicious destruction is provided. The shield includes a plurality of shield members which include cast ultra high strength concrete, wherein the shield members are capable of being assembled to enclose at least a portion of the structural member to provide protection to the enclosed portion from, for example, an explosive blast. In one embodiment, the shield members include a chassis, at least one ballistic liner disposed on the energy absorbing layer, and a concrete-integrating structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2009Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Inventors: Gerald Hallissy, William Higbie
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Patent number: 7845266Abstract: A building block for constructing a projectile absorbing armor. The building block has at least one interlocking male connector and at least one female connector. The interlocking male connector and said female connector are sized for interlocking engagement. The invention is also generally directed to a structure having projectile absorbing armor having at least two building blocks in interlocking engagement. The building blocks are constructed from projectile resistant material and may have various features to prevent the passage of a projectile through the block.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Ballistics Blocks LLCInventors: Leslie P. Duke, Wayne Barrett
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Publication number: 20100300275Abstract: Armor systems for protecting against various threats, including projectiles and explosive devices. An armor system includes one or more ballistic panels, one or more wire mesh layers and a backing on a side of the armor system facing away from potential threats that helps to absorb force impacting on the first ballistic panel. The first ballistic panel includes a core that provides strength and rigidity for the first ballistic panel and that distributes and dissipates force impacting on the first ballistic panel, a grinding layer comprising grinding media situated within and positioned on at least one side of the core facing towards potential threats, and a bonding layer that encapsulates the grinding layer. The one or more wire mesh layers contain the ballistic panel, increasing the durability and re-usability of the ballistic panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventor: David H. Warren
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Patent number: 7832324Abstract: A method for protecting a structure or organism from the effects of fire caused by an explosion comprising covering at least a part of said structure or organism in a barrier comprising a water gel.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2004Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Flexiblast Pty Ltd.Inventors: Anthony Green, Sally Leivesley
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Publication number: 20100282060Abstract: A building block for constructing a projectile absorbing armor. The building block has at least one interlocking male connector and at least one female connector. The interlocking male connector and said female connector are sized for interlocking engagement. The invention is also generally directed to a structure having projectile absorbing armor having at least two building blocks in interlocking engagement. The building blocks are constructed from projectile resistant material and may have various features to prevent the passage of a projectile through the block.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2007Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventors: Leslie P. Duke, Wayne Barrett
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Patent number: 7806038Abstract: A building block that can be assembled into structures without requiring special end or corner pieces. The block has top and bottom surfaces that contain a cooperating projection and slot for stacking the blocks. Two end surfaces and two side surfaces complete an enclosed volume. One side and one end surface has at least one interlocking male portion. The other side end surface has at least one cooperating slot portion into which the male portion fits to interlock the blocks.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2005Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Inventor: Leslie P. Duke
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Patent number: 7798048Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a blast-resistant panel may include a layer of a pre-cured elastomeric material having a predetermined thickness, a body portion, and a plurality of flanges, each of the plurality of flanges having a substantially equal width and depending away from a same side and at approximately equivalent right angles to the body portion. The blast-resistant panel may also include a plurality of fastener elements for securing the pre-cured elastomeric material layer to a surface of a structure through the plurality of flanges of pre-cured elastomeric material layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2005Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Life Shield Engineered Systems, LLCInventor: Bruce Hall
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Patent number: 7794808Abstract: A typical inventive embodiment describes a tubular shape and comprises a rigid outer layer, an elastomeric middle layer and a rigid inner layer. The elastomeric material is a strain-rate-sensitive polymer (e.g., polyurethane or polyurea) having a Young's modulus of approximately 700-1000 psi at 100% strain, and strong strain-rate-sensitivity in approximately the 103/second-106/second range. By the time that the projectile reaches the rigid inner layer, a projectile that impacts the three-layer system (commencing at the rigid outer layer) is structurally and kinetically diminished in its destructiveness by the rigid outer layer together with the elastomeric middle layer. Furthermore, the elastomeric middle layer becomes more rigid during a brief period in which it absorbs energy from the projectile, then again becomes elastic in a manner formative of a membrane covering the rigid inner layer. The elastomeric membrane tempers leakage if rupturing of the rigid inner layer has occurred.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2006Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Philip John Dudt, Roshdy George S. Barsoum
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Patent number: 7793581Abstract: A transparent assembly locatable in a building surface having a rebate is described. The assembly has a transparent panel and one or more high tensile strength flexible material reinforcement pieces extending laterally from the panel to provide non-rigid attachment of the assembly to a subframe and/or wall, wherein the attachment allows movement of the assembly within the rebate. By direct but non-rigid attachment of the transparent assembly, generally a window, to the subframe and/or wall, any weakness in the impact-resistance of the assembly because of weakness and/or damage to the frame is avoided. The non-rigid nature of the attachment allows it to absorb much of the blast loading. This allows a large load on the transparent assembly to be supported by the subframe and/or wall. The present invention also provides a number of ballistic-resistant and blast-resistant assemblies providing protection against much higher levels of protection from high velocity weapons and explosives.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2004Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Hamilton Erskine LimitedInventor: James Hamilton Erskine
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Patent number: 7789010Abstract: The adjustable louvered armor window system invention comprises angled louvers made of the lightweight opaque armor. For the front window a viewing window of ballistic glass can be installed, the rear or sides could be solid armor. The louvers have overlaps to provide for gap protection. When no threat is present, the louvers are in the full open position. Once a threat is detected, then the louvers are closed. The movement of the louvers can be accomplished by a push/pull cable, hydraulic pressure, air pressure or other means. The system in the fully open position allows for a complete unobstructed viewing area. In the semi-deployed or partial down position, the system provides partial ballistic coverage for the occupant, and still allows for some occupant vision capability. In the fully deployed, or fully closed position, the system provides full ballistic coverage for the occupant, with a small viewing area or port, which is made of ballistic grade transparent armor.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Ceradyne, Inc.Inventors: Richard L. Allor, Michael K. Benjamin, David A. DeTroyer, James C. LaLonde, Terry R. Peckham, Alan J. Peleshok, Dainius E. Skiotys
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Patent number: 7789006Abstract: A perforating gun loading bay includes a loading area and a separate gun component storage area. The perforating gun loading area also includes racks and a table that permit an in-line loading operation such that the gun housing and loaded gun need not be moved out of a linear path from introduction to the bay to unloading from the bay. The racks and the table may be position in axial alignment and may include low friction members to permit axial sliding motion along the racks and the table. A method for using the loading bay permits in-line handling. A perforating gun loading table includes low friction members permitting axial movement of perforating gun components therealong and low friction members permitting rotational movement of perforating gun components along their long axis. The perforating gun loading table includes a control system for selecting the low friction member that is positioned to engage the perforating gun component on the table.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Walker's Holdings Inc.Inventor: Troy S. Walker
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Publication number: 20100218668Abstract: Fixed weapon emplacements include ballistic weapon stands having heights sufficient to protect standing gunners in combination with tripods, which are fixed thereto with welded connections. In a first embodiment, the tripod has two legs fixed to a weapon platform and to the base of the ballistic weapons stand and a third leg fixed to the weapon platform and to a weld plate on a front armor plate of the stand. In a second embodiment, the third leg of the tripod is provided by a strut that extends through a slot in the front armor plate and is welded to both a weld plate behind the front armor plate and to the weapon platform. In a third embodiment, the tripod has one leg fixed to the base of the weapon stand and two legs welded to a weld plate behind the front armor panel to support the weapon platform. In a fourth embodiment, a hood projects from the front armor plate with a front leg of the tripod fixed to the base at a location within the hood and rear legs of the tripod fixed to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2006Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventor: Dale A. McClellan
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Publication number: 20100187236Abstract: The invention relates to a Protective multilayer bulletproof device for attachment to an outer face of a wall of a container containing a liquid selected from the group consisting of motor fuels usable in normal temperature and pressure conditions, lubricating oils, hydraulic oils and heavy hydrocarbon solvents, and such a container provided with the said device. This device comprises several layers of rubber respectively internal and more external for the wall whereof the outermost layer or at least one of the more external layers is made from cellular rubber for self-sealing a perforation of the wall by swelling in contact with the liquid, at least two of these adjacent layers being joined together by a fibrous interleaved structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2009Publication date: July 29, 2010Inventors: Benoit Le Rossignol, Eric Forster
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Patent number: 7748307Abstract: A shield for shielding a structural member from an explosive blast or accidental or malicious destruction is provided. The shield includes a plurality of shield members which include cast ultra high strength concrete, wherein the shield members are capable of being assembled to enclose at least a portion of the structural member to provide protection to the enclosed portion from, for example, an explosive blast. In one embodiment, the shield members include a chassis, at least one ballistic liner disposed on the energy absorbing layer, and a concrete-integrating structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2006Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Inventors: Gerald Hallissy, William Higbie
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Publication number: 20100147142Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a blast-resistant panel may include a layer of a pre-cured elastomeric material having a predetermined thickness, a body portion, and a plurality of flanges, each of the plurality of flanges having a substantially equal width and depending away from a same side and at approximately equivalent right angles to the body portion. The blast-resistant panel may also include a plurality of fastener elements for securing the pre-cured elastomeric material layer to a surface of a structure through the plurality of flanges of pre-cured elastomeric material layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2010Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventor: BRUCE HALL
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Publication number: 20100101404Abstract: The present invention provides a bi-active method of mounting a monolithic polycarbonate sheet or a laminate in a semi-rigid metallic framing system along two parallel sides of a rectangular shaped sheet or laminate with the two shorter parallel sides being unconstrained. In the case of a square shaped sheet, two parallel sides are supported in the semi-rigid frame, and the other two parallel sides are unconstrained. The semi-rigid frame utilizes cylindrically shaped hardware (i.e., bolts, rivets, studs, etc.) to hold the sheet or laminate. The semi-rigid frame is designed, via section and material properties, to flex and hinge about fixed mounting points along the length of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventors: JAMES M. LORENZO, Robert A. Pyles, Raymond L. Goodson
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Patent number: 7698985Abstract: A modular energy barrier system has at least one energy barrier module. The module has a substantially rigid casing and an energy absorbing filler material. The casing has at least one frangible side. The filler material is disposed inside the casing. The casing is adapted to be connected to a base support so that the module is interposed between the base structure and an energy source and the at least one frangible side of the casing is oriented to face energy released by the energy source.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: C{dot over (o)}lt Rapip Mat LLCInventors: Robert Timothy Tapp, William M. Keys
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Publication number: 20100089229Abstract: The present invention is a protective structure and panel system to protect a user against projectiles, blast pressures and fragments from small arms and explosions that is attached to a floor and a ceiling or just a floor. The system has a plurality of structural columns attached to the ceiling and/or the floor, a frame attached to the structural columns, a plurality of protective panels that are set within the frame and a means for attaching the protective structure and panel system to the ceiling and/or the floor. The invention also includes a vertical retrofit support system used in combination with a load bearing structure such as a wall to support a floor and a ceiling of the load bearing structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Craig R. Ackerman, Russell J. Norris
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Patent number: 7685922Abstract: The present invention's stratified composite material system of armor, as typically embodied, comprises a strike stratum and a backing stratum. The strike stratum includes elastomeric matrix material and inventive ceramic-inclusive elements embedded therein and arranged (e.g., in one or more rows and one or more columns) along a geometric plane corresponding to the front (initial strike) surface of the strike stratum. More rigid than the strike stratum, the backing stratum is constituted by, e.g., metallic (metal or metal alloy) material or fiber-reinforced polymeric matrix material. Some inventive embodiments also comprise a spall-containment stratum fronting the strike stratum. The inventive ceramic-inclusive elements geometrically describe any of various inventive modes, including: first mode, having a flat front face and a textured back face; second mode, having a pyramidal front section and a prismatoidal (especially, prismoidal, e.g.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2007Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Curtis A. Martin, Gilbert F. Lee, Jeffry J. Fedderly
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Patent number: 7681484Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a blast-resistant panel may include a layer of a pre-cured elastomeric material having a predetermined thickness, a body portion, and a plurality of flanges, each of the plurality of flanges having a substantially equal width and depending away from a same side and at approximately equivalent right angles to the body portion. The blast-resistant panel may also include a plurality of fastener elements for securing the pre-cured elastomeric material layer to a surface of a structure through the plurality of flanges of pre-cured elastomeric material layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2005Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Life Shield Engineered Systems, LLCInventor: Bruce Hall
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Patent number: 7681485Abstract: A laminated, optically transparent, ballistic resistant structure is described as having a first transparent layer, a second transparent layer of ceramic tiles spread across the first layer, and a third transparent layer. The first and third layers are bonded to opposite sides of the second layer, respectively, by transparent adhesive. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2006Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: American Development Group International, LLCInventor: Murray L. Neal
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Patent number: 7677151Abstract: A protective structure for protecting buildings, bridges, roads and other areas from explosive devices such as car bombs and the like comprises: (a) a mesh structure having an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the inner surface defines an annular space; (b) a plurality of structural steel cables in contact with the mesh structure; (c) a composite fill material which resides within the annular space of the mesh structure and within the mesh structure; (d) at least one reinforcement member which resides within the composite fill material; and (e) a composite face material which resides upon the outer surface of the mesh structure. The mesh structure may be made up of, for example, steel wire.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2009Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: The Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Science and ArtInventor: Jameel Ahmad