Abstract: Embodiments of systems, methods, and devices for protecting service personnel by deploying a physical barrier are described. Further embodiments describe additional security features such as lights, sirens, cameras, electronic locks, timers, and/or notifying security personnel or local law enforcement when the system is activated.

Abstract: Improvements in the manufacture, mounting and implementation of dry open window (DOW) structures. Such structures comprise a plurality of louvers which, when viewed in cross section, have “V” or “W” shapes that enable air to pass through a window opening while substantially preventing precipitation to pass, the precipitation instead being captured by the louvers for collection or drainage. Apparatus for mounting a DOW structure in overlying registration around the periphery of an existing window opening may include four corner frame members around and containing the DOW structure. The frame members slidingly engage, with fasteners being provided to lock the frame members to one another when they form an assembled rectangle with dimensions corresponding to the periphery around a window opening. A plurality of components are then provided for mounting the frame members and DOW structure contained therein to the periphery of the window opening.

Abstract: A deal drawer apparatus (16) is used in carrying out transactions by transporting items between a service provider and a customer. The deal drawer apparatus includes a movable drawer (92). Movement of the drawer is operative to open and close a door (22). When the drawer is extended, a customer is enabled to access the interior area of the drawer. When the drawer is retracted, a service provider accesses the interior area of the drawer through an opening (40). Access through the opening is controlled by at least one movable panel (42). A panel interlock (158) may enable movement of the panel to an access position responsive to movement of the drawer. A drawer interlock (226) may operate to prevent movement of the drawer when the movable panel is in the access position.

Abstract: A multi-hit transparent armor system is described and claimed herein for improving the resistance of transparent armor to incoming projectiles. Typically, the transparent armor is framed within a window opening of a security structure. An exemplary, contemplated structure is an armored combat vehicle. My system includes a sheet of tempered glass that is also positioned within said window, but is deployed outboard of said transparent armor and is also parallel planar thereto. Positioned below said sheet of tempered glass, and coaxial thereto, is an opaque armor panel that is more efficient and effective against multiple projectiles than either the tempered glass or transparent armor alone. The tempered glass sheet and the opaque armor are typically loaded under compression by a spring assembly. An incoming projectile, launched from a position outboard and also remote from said structure, will first strike the tempered glass before hitting my transparent armor.

Abstract: A device for slowing a downward movement of a sliding door of a wardrobe includes a free-wheel consisting of a driving portion and a driven portion. The driven portion is coaxially aligned with the driving portion and is provided with an external toothing. The device also includes a driving rope running through the free-wheel driving portion which is fastened at one end to the sliding door and at another end, by interposition of a tension spring, to a base of the wardrobe. Additionally a spring is arranged between the free-wheel driving and driven portions and is used to engage the two free-wheel portions during the downward movement of the sliding door and to disengage the two during upward movement of the sliding door. A centrifugal brake is coupled to a spindle which is provided with an external toothing cooperating with the external toothing of the free-wheel driven portion.

Abstract: A security window having one or more vertically movable panels, suitably of a transparent, rigid plastic that is bullet-resistant. The security window is useful for a clerk in a convenience store. The security window is provided with a safety mechanism that is operatively associated with the one or more vertically movable panels, and prevents direct vertical manual movement thereof by a would-be robber.

Abstract: A security window having one or more vertically movable panels, suitably of a transparent, rigid plastic that is bullet-resistant. The security window is useful for a clerk in a convenience store. The security window is provided with a safety mechanism that is operatively associated with the one or more vertically movable panels, and prevents direct vertical manual movement thereof by a would-be robber.

Abstract: An anti-jamming device for a security screen arrangement, in which a security screen is able to be rapidly fired from a rest position to an upper position at which passage of a person from one side of the screen to another is not possible, includes sensors for detecting whether the screen is at the rest position or the upper position. The device also includes a valve for lowering a screen when it does not reach the upper position, due to the screen having been jammed, and for reactivating the firing of the screen. The screen may be repeatedly fired until the obstruction is cleared.

Abstract: A security screen having two rams to operate the screen which are located against the panel of the screen, the rams being connected at one of their ends substantially symmetrically relating to the center of the screen at or adjacent the top thereof and, at their other ends, substantially symmetrically relative to the screen to a structure beneath or beside the screen, the connections being such as to permit at least a degree of rotation of the rams relative to the panel and the structure, the arrangement being such that, as the rams are extended, the outward component of forces of the rams are substantially equal and opposite, the resultant being an upward component which can drive the screen upwardly rapidly.

Abstract: A domestic security closure in a form of a cabinet having a front opening (9) defined at the top of a framework (2) partially embedded in the floor and providing a guide for a pair of rigid steel doors (10,12) which can be lifted by use of a counter-weighted chain drive system (20,21,24,25) from a retracted position below floor level (8) to a raised position in which they are locked in place securely to close the cabinet, for instance using a mortise deadlock (29) and a locking bar (27). The flush floor enables entry of relatively bulky and valuable items without lifting.

Abstract: A security screen having two rams to operate the screen which are located against the panel of the screen, the rams being connected at one of their ends substantially symmetrically relating to the center of the screen at or adjacent the top thereof and, at their other ends, substantially symmetrically relative to the screen to a structure beneath or beside the screen, the connections being such as to permit at least a degree of rotation of the rams relative to the panel and the structure, the arrangement being such that, as the rams are extended, the outward component of forces of the rams are substantially equal and opposite, the resultant being an upward component which can drive the screen upwardly rapidly.

Abstract: A construction such as a building or the like in which banking transactions can be conducted in a more secure and businesslike manner. In essence, the structure is divided into a banking area and a teller's area by a security wall against which a plurality of individual booths are constructed in the banking area. Various communication and security means are provided in the booth such that the booth is locked from the teller's area such that robberies are initially discouraged and, if attempted, successfully foiled by the locking of the attempted robber in the booth to await security forces such as the police. In addition, the booths are each provided with a transaction opening in the security wall such that money, checks, etc. may pass between the teller's area and the booth. This transaction opening is adapted to be closed by a slidable door in the event that the opening is utilized to stage an attempted robbery.

Abstract: A teller's shield comprising a vertically extending shield mounted relative to a teller's cage and adapted to be moved from an open position in which access to the cage is obtainable, to a closed position in which access is unobtainable. Mounting means is operatively associated with the teller's cage and the shield to permit vertical movement of the shield from the open to closed position. Foot activating means is operatively associated with the mounting means, as well as hand activating means operatively connected to the foot activating means, such that simultaneous engagement of the foot and hand activating means is required to release the shield for movement from the open position to the closed position, the foot and hand activating means being electrically powered.