Patents by Inventor David A. DeTroyer

David A. DeTroyer 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: 7789010
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Ceradyne, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Allor, Michael K. Benjamin, David A. DeTroyer, James C. LaLonde, Terry R. Peckham, Alan J. Peleshok, Dainius E. Skiotys
  • Publication number: 20090044694
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Richard L. Allor, Michael K. Benjamin, David A. DeTroyer, James C. LaLonde, Terry R. Peckham, Alan J. Peleshok, Dainius E. Skiotys