Patents by Inventor Oliver L. North

Oliver L. North 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).

  • Removable ballistic resistant armor seat cover and floor mat
    Patent number: 5448938
    Abstract: A removable seat and floor coverlet for helicopters that are light in weight, easily removable and installed and that provide protection to the occupants from small arms fire from the ground. The cover protects not only the torso of the occupants, but also their legs. The coverlet can be easily stored, retrieved and then installed only when necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1995
    Assignee: Guardian Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph F. Fernandez, Oliver L. North
  • Ballistic shield
    Patent number: 5377577
    Abstract: A ballistic-resistant blanket comprised of a plurality of panels that have inter-engaging connection means along their peripheries so that the individual panels can be arranged in a variety of shapes and forms and these panels are equipped with a plurality of handles to enable the users to handle the panels under a wide range of circumstances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1995
    Assignee: Guardian Technologies International
    Inventors: Bouakeo Bounkong, Joseph F. Fernandez, Oliver L. North
  • Lightweight ballistic protective device
    Patent number: 5327811
    Abstract: A body armor vest, the principle components of which are SPECTRA SHIELD packages sandwiched between SPECTRA woven fabric packages, and the combination of the carrier, packages, groin protector and the securing devices contribute a more adaptable vest of increased projectile resistance, reduced weight and improved wearability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Assignee: Guardian Technologies International
    Inventors: Allen L. Price, Oliver L. North, Joseph F. Fernandez