Abstract: A lightweight ballistic armor system comprising at least one metal strike face plate, a laminate composite backing material secured to the at least one metal strike face plate and an optional air space provided between the metal strike face plate and the laminate composite backing material. The metal strike face plate or plates has a predetermined defined thickness and has a plurality of slotted holes set at an angle relative to the vertical orientation or axis of the metal strike face plate, or which are straight. The plurality of slotted holes is sufficiently small to prevent the passage of a projectile or fragment therethrough. The laminate composite backing material comprises at least one material selected from an aramid fiber material, S-glass, E-glass, polypropylene and UHMWPE, and is provided in combination with a polymer-based resin material. The optional air space provided between the metal strike face plate and the composite backing material has a depth in the range between 0-12 inches.

Abstract: A single-use cell culturing apparatus and a culturing bag are provided, each of which can improve efficiency of stirring a culture solution and further reduce a possibility of leakage of the culture solution. The single-use cell culturing apparatus of the present invention includes a housing that accommodates the culturing bag which is flexible and can seal the culture solution inside thereof. The housing has, on an inner surface thereof, a curved convex-shaped protrusion provided at a portion of a contact face at which the housing is in contact with the culturing bag. The culturing bag of the present invention is accommodated in the housing of the single-use cell culturing apparatus; is flexible; and can seal the culture solution inside thereof. The culturing bag includes a concave portion having a shape corresponding to the curved convex protrusion disposed on a part of the housing.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a laminate in which a spray coating film made of a material different from a base material is laminated on the base material includes: a base material heating step of heating the base material; an intermediate layer forming step of forming, on a surface of the heated base material, an intermediate layer made of a material different from the base material and the spray coating film; and a spray coating film forming step of forming the spray coating film on a surface of the intermediate layer.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a refrigeration device includes: walls substantially forming a liquid-impermeable container configured to hold phase change material internal to the refrigeration device; at least one active refrigeration unit including a set of evaporator coils positioned at least partially within the liquid-impermeable container; a unidirectional thermal conductor with a condensing end and an evaporative end, the condensing end positioned within the liquid-impermeable container; a first aperture in the liquid-impermeable container, the first aperture of a size, shape and position to permit the set of evaporator coils to traverse the aperture; a second aperture in the liquid-impermeable container, the second aperture including an internal surface of a size, shape and position to mate with an external surface of the unidirectional thermal conductor; and one or more walls substantially forming a storage region in thermal contact with the evaporative end of the unidirectional thermal conductor.

Abstract: METHOD FOR BANK EQUIPMENT REINFORCEMENT AND FIXATION THROUGH AN ANCHORAGE BASE”, which is intended for the reinforcement and clamping of ATMS and “Cash Dispensers” type equipment, being characterized by envisioning the installation of jackets (1) in the equipment, being that the jackets (1) are protective plates installed in the safes, being basically composed by a box (2) made of metal plate, having material layers in its internal part having the objective to provide resistance against burglary, being the first layer of material contained in the box (2) forming the jacket (1) a chemical compound (3) providing resistance against the effects of a blow torch while the second layer is preferably produced with concrete (4), providing mechanical strength to the parts; the chemical protection which constitutes the layer (3) is, essentially, a flammable compound, preferably containing bitumen, pitch and sulfur at duly specified layer amounts and thicknesses; in its turn, layer (4), which constitutes the mechanical p

Abstract: A relocatable concrete armory includes an outer vestibule and an inner vault separated by a dividing wall. A vestibule door provides entry to the concrete vestibule. A steel vault door and a security daygate are mounted to the dividing wall and provide entry to the concrete vault. The interior surface of the armory includes insulation panels embedded in concrete. The armory can be integrally lifted via removable lifting cams attached to concrete side walls. The concrete has a compressive strength of at least 15,000 psi.

Abstract: A relocatable concrete armory includes an outer vestibule and an inner vault separated by a dividing wall. A vestibule door provides entry to the concrete vestibule. A steel vault door and a security daygate are mounted to the dividing wall and provide entry to the concrete vault. The interior surface of the armory includes insulation panels embedded in concrete. The armory can be integrally lifted via removable lifting cams attached to concrete side walls. The concrete has a compressive strength of at least 15,000 psi.

Abstract: A shield for shielding structures, vehicles and personnel from a projectile and/or an explosive blast generally includes a substantially planar shield plate adapted for attachment to a structure to provide protection to the structure. The shield plate includes a chassis having an interior surface facing the structure and an opposite outer surface, and a ballistic liner disposed on the outer surface of the chassis such that the chassis is more proximal the structure than the ballistic liner. The ballistic liner has an exterior surface facing the exterior environment.

Abstract: A method of reinforcing a structural member comprises positioning a shell around the structural member, placing a force dampening material around an exterior of the shell and securing the force dampening material around the shell. In certain arrangements, the method further includes at least partially filling a space defined between the structural member and the shell with a filler material. In some embodiments, the filler material comprises a concrete, a grout, an epoxy, combinations thereof and/or the like. In one embodiment, the shell comprises a fiber reinforced polymer (e.g., CFRP, GFRP, aramid fibers, epoxy, other resins, etc.). In alternative embodiments, the methods additionally includes placing one or more layers of fiber reinforced polymer around the shell prior to placing a force dampening material around an exterior of the shell. In some embodiments, the layer of fiber reinforced polymer comprises CFRP, GFRP or any other type of fiber reinforced polymer.

Abstract: A wall structure and a method for constructing the wall of a building provide protection for inhabitants of the building against ballistic projectiles impacting the wall. The wall structure includes an outer panel and an inner panel. The inner panel is a composite structure that includes a metal sheet having a first face attached to a wallboard panel. Preferably, a sheet of self-healing material is attached to a second face of the metal sheet. A cavity formed between the outer and inner panels is filled with sand or another granular material. A flexible sheet suspended in the cavity provides additional protection. Preferably, a sheet of woven para-aramid fiber such as Kevlar® brand fiber is loosely attached to the flexible sheet to provide further protection.

Abstract: A composite armor plate with a layer of pellets in a binder matrix, the pellets having domed front and planar back end and a reduced weight. A method of producing the plate comprises providing front and back layers, applying binder material to the pellets and the layers, and heating the binder material to form the matrix and bind the front and back layers thereto. Each pellet may be coated with a primer adapted to facilitate the binding.

Abstract: A ballistic and blast protective composite panel includes a first composite layer and a second composite layer.

Abstract: A security container is detailed which has an outer housing and an inner housing there within and a tether located between the inner housing and the outer housing. The container is arranged to be secured to a surface so as to anchor the container when in use. In particular, the base of the container contains a first pair of bolt down bosses and a second pair of bolt down bosses, through which the container is to be bolted to the surface. The tether has a loop at each of a first end and a second end thereof. The loops are each arranged to be placed over a separate boss when in use.

Abstract: A modular ballistic abatement barrier system (10) includes a first corrugated panel (12) having at least one aperture (13), a second corrugated panel (16) having at least one aperture (17), and a ballistic cloth (14) placed between the first corrugated panel and the second corrugated panel. The ballistic cloth can also include at least one aperture (15). The first corrugated panel and the second corrugated panel are coupled using at least one among a mechanical bond and a chemical bond. For example, the ballistic cloth can be laminated between the first corrugated panel and the second corrugated panel to form a multi-layered panel. Alternatively, the first corrugated panel, the ballistic cloth, and the second corrugated panel can be coupled together using a fastener that compresses the ballistic cloth between the first corrugated panel and the second corrugated panel.

Abstract: A modular concrete vault panel including two opposed metal side rails and two opposed metal end rails having ends rigidly connected to ends of the side rails to form a metal rectangular frame. A rebar lattice is supported within the frame, and waveform rebar extends longitudinally within the frame. The frame is then filled with a high compression strength concrete to produce the modular concrete vault panel.

Abstract: A barrier to penetration by a foreign object includes a rigid housing and a mechanism, enclosed within the housing, for mechanically trapping the foreign object, for example by exerting a lateral compressional force on the foreign object. The mechanism may include one or more longitudinally compressed elements such as elastomeric blocks or springs, and folded strip of shape memory material that straightens when heated.

Abstract: The modular security safe with offset security bolt box is provided. A method of manufacturing panels and assembling the safe is also provided. The modular safe includes a number of modular panels which serve as the top, bottom, and sides of the safe. The modular panels of the safe in a plastic metal mold having high-density concrete therein reinforced by expanded metal. The modular panels included outer portions and stepped or rabbeted inner portions. The top and bottom panels have security bolt boxes attached by bolts to the inner portion. The modular side panels are attached to the top and bottom panels by bolts extending through the security bolt boxes. This results in a construction where the bolts are offset from the seams of the safe and therefore, the bolts, and the safe, is not subject to easy attack.

Abstract: A thermally insulated cabinet is provided for protecting electronic data storage devices from damage by accidental and environmental conditions and from intentional acts. This cabinet provides an interior envelope which contains a data storage device surrounded by multiple layers of thermal insulation. The thermal insulation layers allow electrical power, data and device control cabling to access the device, thus permitting real time operation of the device while the device is contained within the inner envelope. The inner envelope has two vertically separated ends: a lower end and an upper end. The data storage device is affixed to the inner envelope to permit heated air to rise from the lower end of the inner envelope away from the location of the device. The inner chamber is dimensioned to permit the heat generated by operation of the data storage device to dissipate and to maintain stable thermal conditions within the inner envelope during normal use.

Abstract: A composite metal safe including separate inner and outer metal safe containers joined together in spaced-apart concentricity to form an endless pocket therebetween and wherein the inner container forms a hollow interior accessible through a front opening in both containers covered by a lockable safe door, a plurality of pocket stiffeners rigidly mounted between the outer and inner safe containers on all sides thereof and having apertures formed therethrough to allow passage of hardenable stiffening compound throughout the endless pocket that is charged between the containers to form an impenetrable barrier therebetween; mechanical interlocks for mechanically attaching and locking a top plate to the outer container to form a top cover to the safe and become fixedly mounted thereon by interaction with the hardened compound and, a spring-loaded connector for mechanically attaching and locking a bottom plate to the outer container to form a bottom cover to the safe and become fixedly mounted thereon by interacti

Abstract: A penetration-resistant modular security passway (20) includes a concrete vestibule (24), a doorframe (70), and a penetration-reactive security door (32). The vestibule (24) has a plurality of reinforcing members (36), a plurality of lifting lugs (26), and an embedded passive antipersonnel device (56). The doorframe (70) has hinge and strike jambs (108,110) attached to the reinforcing members (36). The hinge jamb (108) has a plurality of studs (124) and the strike jamb (110) a plurality of deadbolts (126) for protrusion into the door (32). The door (32) has a substruction (72), to which are affixed grates (86,92) and cladding (84,90). A girdle (100) is affixed to the cladding (84,90). Within a space (76) within the substruction (72), a metallic cable (78) is woven and a plurality of individually sealed tubes (96) containing a foaming agent (98) under pressure are suspended.

Abstract: A three-hour fireproof door (20) is made from a metal frame (26), a body (28), and a hinge (30). The body (28) is made from a concrete mix (40). The metal frame (26) is such that, when attached to a mold base (34), the body (28) may be cast in place. The concrete mix (40) contains an integral strengthening material (54) in the form of either a metal mesh (54) or an elastomer admixture (82).

Abstract: An improved security door is provided that is a composite of multiple layers. The layers include a first hard layer, a second hard layer, a reinforcing layer disposed between and connecting the first and second hard layers, and a carbonizing layer provided adjacent the reinforcing layer. Other layers, either singularly or in combination, can be included to make the security door further resistant to penetration by various tools. The other layers can include a clogging layer, a mobile layer, a resilient layer, and further reinforcement layers.

Abstract: A bullet-proofing panel for attachment to the exterior door surfaces of a police cruiser or the like comprising an outer polymeric skin having a contour corresponding to the contour of the sheet metal of the vehicle's doors. The polymeric skin member when affixed to the outer sheet metal panels of the vehicle's doors defines a predetermined space or pocket therebetween which contains a barrier member, preferably a woven KEVLAR.RTM. material, capable of stopping bullets from practically all handguns. Because the outer polymeric skin can be shaped to follow the contours of the original vehicle and painted to match, the bullet-proof panel does not detract from the overall ornamental appearance of the vehicle.

Abstract: A lightweight armor lining for use in projecting objects such as vessels and like craft from high speed projectiles includes an extended sheet-like body having a weight of less than eight (8) pounds per square foot and having an inner strike surface being positioned away from the object to be protected in order to receive incoming projectiles. A first layer of woven fabric material is carried at a position adjacent the outer strike surface layer and a second layer of material is carried internally of the woven layer between the outer strike and an inner attachment surface. A third layer of energy absorbent material is positioned adjacent the inner attachment surface and interfaces with the second fabric layer.

Abstract: A prefabricated modular building is constructed of a plurality of panels which are readily assembled and locked together without the need for tools (other than material handling and earth moving equipment) at the assembly site. The building is constructed of sets of panels, most of the panels in each set being identical.All of the vertical panels are interlocked by sliding a built in flange on each panel into a built in channel member on an adjacent panel. The vertical structural beams of each panel projects above and below the panels and these projecting ends are received by corresponding spaced receptacles in the horizontal ceiling and floor panels. In addition, an earth barricade on the roof of the building plus wall extensions provide for the covering of the roof and sides of the building with earth.

Abstract: A burglary resistant cast door assembly for use in a burglary resistant vault is cast of a concrete mix consisting essentially of Type 1 cement from about 21.6 to 25.4 percent by weight; sand from about 31.5 to 37.2 by weight; #8 gravel from about 30.7 to 36.8 by weight; a water reducer from about 0.4 to 0.7 by weight; steel fiber from about 2.3 to 5.1 by weight; and water from about 3.8 to 5.4 by weight.

Abstract: Refractory material based on grog and hydraulic or chemical binder. The refractory material contains a substantially evenly distributed content of a heat-resistant fiber reinforcement and cutting-material in individual pieces; the use of such refractory material as a constructional material in units for storing valuables, such as bank vaults, safes and the like; and a unit for storing valuables including such refractory material.

Abstract: A method of producing torch-and-drill proof slabs, and their use in the construction of modular safe walls. The slabs are formed by casting a metal plate having one, planar side and an opposite side formed with a series of parallel, generally V-shaped recesses. The recesses are divided by elongated projections so that every sloping side-surface of a recess intersects with an upright side-surface of a respective projection along a ridge line. A series of elongated, springy V-shaped steel bars are made, having opposite pointed side-edges extending parallel to each other, at a distance somewhat larger than the distance between the facing ridge lines. The bars are forcibly wedged from above into the recesses so that the pointed edges become snapped-in between opposite ridge lines.

Abstract: A self-contained armor assembly comprising a panel unit including a pair of armor plates in spaced parallel relation to one another. The panel unit is embedded in a resinous plastic material within a casing providing a sealed package for protecting the panel unit from the elements. Mounting stud fasteners are provided for detachably mounting the armor assembly on a wall of a military vehicle or the like.

Abstract: A new structure is provided comprising a cast body having enclosure, pedestal and anchor sections cast integrally of high steel fiber reinforced concrete. The enclosure section has walls forming a primary security compartment. A door movable between open and closed positions is mounted on the cast body. The door also is cast of high steel fiber reinforced concrete. The door and walls of the cast concrete body have thicknesses of at least 3 inches and resist torch and tool attack measures for at least 15 minutes. High security is provided for paper notes and valuable documents present in the primary security compartment either deposited into said primary security compartment or to be dispensed from said compartment.

Abstract: A metal encased concrete barrier for the walls of the bodies and doors of safes or vaults having new formulations of particular metal fiber and ceramic aggregate reinforcing constituents is described which provides enhanced burglary attack resistance for money safes or vaults. New procedures also are described for casting the Portland Cement, steel fiber, and fractured fused alumina aggregate phases or constituents of the protective barrier, copper members being cooperatively integrated in the barrier.

Abstract: A new castable steel fiber reinforced concrete composition is described composed of Portland Cement, fly ash, fine aggregate, gravel or crushed stone, water, high range superplasticizing water-reducing admixture, and steel fibers. The concrete may be mixed in conventional mixers and cast in open top molds to form modular panels for use in the construction of security vaults. The cast panels have outstanding engineering properties resistant to burglarious attack measures such that multi-paneled vault walls resist burglarious attack as outlined in Underwriters Laboratories Standard No. 608 in thicknesses of 8 inches for 1 hour and 11 inches for 2 hours. New casting procedures for the concrete and new vault construction procedures using modular panels cast from the concrete also are described.

Abstract: A torch and drill protective filling, particularly for safe walls, consisting of a cast steel alloy grill embedded in a cast non-ferrous alloy. The safe wall filling may be formed as a discrete, separately-made element, as a part of the safe wall, or as part of the complete safe casing.

Abstract: A "do it yourself" burglar-resistent safe is provided at extremely low cost. The present apparatus and method make it possible and practical for almost any person, even a person having a low degree of manual skill and even a low intelligence, to construct his or her own safe with precision.In a preferred embodiment, a plastic liner is precision saw-cut or molded at the factory to provide various slots or grooves adapted to receive the inner edge portions of steel bars having predetermined sizes. The customer purchases the liner and bars in unassembled condition, together with a bottom, a firecap mold, and a strong steel door with associated lock. At any desired region of his home, the customer provides form means sufficiently large to receive the liner and having as much capacity as the customer wishes.

Abstract: A concrete security structure such as a money safe, vault, or the like, is provided with unique burglar-proof qualities. The security structure includes a hardened concrete composition which possesses torch or high temperature resistance without flaking, spalling or exploding, and superior resistance to attack by means of burglary tools such as hammers, chisels, drills, cutting implements or the like. The security concrete is derived from a moldable uniform mixture which comprises granular temperature resistant aggregates, reinforcing filaments, an expansive cement and water. A method for making safes or vaults is provided by supplying a castable aqueous mixture of ingredients into a metallic shell, casing or mold and permitting the mixture to cure.

Abstract: A door-like closure for passageways in high-risk high-security installations includes a multilayer protective plate which has a rather high resistance to mechanical, thermal and chemical damaging influences, but which can be rather easily damaged by the action of explosives. To reinforce the protective plate, a reinforcing grid is juxtaposed therewith at the major surface thereof which faces the interior of the installation so that, when an attempt is made to destroy the protective plate by explosives, the reinforcing grid not only will increase the resistance of the protective plate to damage but also will permit the explosive shockwave and the possible debris of the protective plate propelled thereby to penetrate through the apertures of the grid without causing any considerable damage to the grid. The apertures of the grid have such dimensions that an intruder will not be able to reach through the aperture into the interior of the installation to, for instance, manipulate the lock of the closure.

Abstract: A wall panel consisting of two laminar units each including a core layer of particulate, sintered, aluminum oxide, a perforated metal shell enveloping the layer, and a continuous mass consisting essentially of elastomeric material enveloping the shell and extending into the layer through the perforations of the shell. The mass bonds the particles in the layer to each other and to the shell, and the two masses constitute a unitary body connecting the shells in a position in which the core layer of one unit projects beyond the core layer of the other unit so as to define a rabbet. Two such panels may engage each other in a rabbet joint in which the projecting core layer parts are spacedly superimposed on each other to provide a burglar resistant connection between the panels which themselves are difficult to penetrate by burglar's tools.

Abstract: A laminated, multi-layer armor construction is disclosed as a means of defeating armor piercing projectiles.

Abstract: A shipping container overpack for safe transportation of radioactive and other hazardous materials provides a leakproof receptacle for containing and protecting the material to be shipped against accidental release and dispersal into the surrounding environment. The receptacle is of conventional size and shape for shipping containers and has spaced inner and outer shells with a layer of foamed polyurethane occupying the space therebetween to provide sealing, insulation and reinforcement. The polyurethane foam is rigidly compressible and adheres to and reinforces the spaced inner and outer shells to provide a stress skin structure. Gusset plates are secured to the inner surface of the outer shell in covering relation to the corners and edges, defining a reinforcing framework of triangular cross-section tubular elements. Relatively rigid polyurethane foam is containd within the tubular elements to add further reinforcement and redundant sealing capacity.

Abstract: A safe has a self-sealing jamb where the door confronts and fits together with the box. This is done by forming the confronting surfaces in the jamb region of a resin material and making the jamb region non-linear in cross section and long enough in cross section so that after an outer portion of the resin material is burned off in a fire, a charred residue and a plasticized portion of the resin material remain in the jamb region to seal the door to the box around the jamb region for substantially preventing heat conduction or passage of hot gasses through the jamb region to the interior of the box. The safe can also be formed in a resin mold for the box and the door with the mold remaining in place when the safe is used. The mold is preferably filled with a non-flammable, thermal insulating material having a substantial volume of chemically bonded water and made thick enough to maintain the interior of the box below 180.degree. C for one hour in an ambient atmosphere of about 927.degree. C.