| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 089360070 | Transportable | 69 |
| 20090301290 | PERSONAL PROTECTION APPARATUS FOR VEHICLES - The invention provides a personal protection apparatus for use in vehicles comprising: a behind-the-seat ballistic shield provided with support means extending to the floor of the vehicle for distributing a weight component of the shield, and a deployable protective ballistic shield and visor articulately linked to the behind-the-seat ballistic shield for protecting the upper chest, neck and head areas of a driver and displaceable between an active deployed position in front of the driver and a storage position. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20120186435 | Handheld Protective Shield Entrapment Device - A protective shield entrapment device having a first shield member and a second shield member joined by a vertical hinge member, and further having one or more elastic closure members extending between the shield members, whereby the shield members can be closed about an individual to be subdued. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120180635 | Handheld protective shield entrapment device - A protective shield entrapment device having a first shield member and a second shield member joined by a vertical hinge member, and further having one or more releasable straps adapted to span the gap between the shield members, whereby the shield members can be closed about an individual to be subdued and the straps connected to secure the individual within the device. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20100077912 | Fighting Shield - A portable shield for use by a peace officer can be carried on an officer's arm and has a curved outer surface and a relatively small overall shape, to provide better enforcement abilities. The shield supports a canister of sprayable protection material, such as pepper spray. The shield has a baton port for supporting an officer's baton during use of the baton. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20120090455 | Portable Ballistic Shelter System and Device - A portable, lightweight ballistic panel integrated with a shelter is capable of withstanding penetration by ammunition and fragmentation, so that the occupants of the shelter remain safe and unharmed. In one embodiment of the invention, wall segments or panels of ballistic material are provided so as to hang from an interior or exterior frame member of the shelter. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a frame independent of the shelter frame to which the panels can be secured. The panels can be provided such that they fold up into portable and manageable units. In one embodiment of the invention, wall panels are provided with a welded seam that binds plies of the outer shell of the wall attachment with an inner ballistic-resistant material. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20090133571 | ARMOR MOUNTING SYSTEM - A system for mounting armor to a structure such as a vehicle hull has a base for attachment to the structure, an adapter engaged with the base and with the armor for coupling the base to the armor, and a fastener, for example a pin or a bolt) for rigidly securing the adapter with the base. The system advantageously permits retrofitting of previously unarmored structures and/or permits replacement of damaged or obsolete armor. A kit for retrofitting a structure with armor has a base for attachment to the structure, an adapter for engagement with the base and with the armor for coupling the base to the armor, a fastener for rigidly engaging the adapter with the base, and instructions for mounting the armor on the structure using the base, the adapter and the fastener. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20120180636 | Ballistic shield - The ballistic shield includes a ballistic panel and a panel carrier, which internally supports the ballistic panel and secures the shield to the user's hand and forearm. The panel carrier includes a panel shell, which encases the ballistic panel, and is secured to a user's forearm by two cuffs and an integral glove that are sewn to the backside of the shell panel. The compact design of the shield enhances mobility, while still providing ballistic protection to the most vital and likely areas of potential injury. The use of an integral glove in combination with two cuffs provides a solid three point connection to securely position the shield on the user's arm. The ballistic shield is completely supported on one arm without having to be held or manually supported. | 07-19-2012 |
| 089360080 | Self-propelled, e.g., tanks, etc.) | 58 |
| 20130074686 | ACCESS SYSTEMS FOR A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT - A system to access a passenger compartment, said system having a door hinged to a chassis frame by a first horizontal articulated joint and forming an inclined ramp, wherein said system comprises an actuator to move said door, linked to said door and said chassis frame, a step plate at least partially covering the outside of said door and hinged to said chassis frame by a second articulated joint parallel to said first articulated joint and with a hinge pin offset to the first articulated joint, said step plate linked to said door by a drive element connected to said door by a third articulated joint and to said step plate by a fourth articulated joint, the pins of said first through fourth articulated joints being parallel to one another and form the four summits of a parallelogram deformable between open and closed positions of said door. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20110192275 | ARMOR SYSTEM - An armor panel assembly may comprise a set of bolts for attaching to a vehicle hull, an inner panel demountably attached to the bolts, and at least one outer panel demountably attached to the inner panel. The assembly may include a support panel for attaching the bolts to the hull and may further include brackets for mounting the support panel to the hull. Further, a kit of parts for forming a vehicle armor panel assembly may comprise a set of bolts for attaching to a vehicle hull, an inner panel demountably attachable to the bolts, and at least one outer panel demountably attachable to the inner panel. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20100071539 | LETHAL THREAT PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD - A field configurable vehicle armoring system and associated method allow a user to retrofit and reconfigure a combination of armor components in response to a perceived threat change and using original equipment manufacture fasteners and holes. The system includes pillar armor attachable after an original equipment manufacture door and hinge are removed. Fasteners extend through the hinge of the armored door, the pillar armor and an original equipment manufacture pillar using holes other than the original equipment manufacture holes. Rocker panel and underbody armor is further provided, along with a ballistic resistant windscreen and rear wall armor. Where desired, system armor includes a composite plate comprising a strike face that is constructed from softer metallic material than an inner metallic sheet. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20120174766 | LETHAL THREAT PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD - A field configurable vehicle armoring system and associated method allow a user to retrofit and reconfigure a combination of armor components in response to a perceived threat change and using original equipment manufacture fasteners and holes. The system includes pillar armor attachable after an original equipment manufacture door and hinge are removed. Fasteners extend through the hinge of the armored door, the pillar armor and an original equipment manufacture pillar using holes other than the original equipment manufacture holes. Rocker panel and underbody armor is further provided, along with a ballistic resistant windscreen and rear wall armor. Where desired, system armor includes a composite plate comprising a strike face that is constructed from softer metallic material than an inner metallic sheet. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120174765 | BALLISTIC RESISTANT THROUGH INSERT WITH FLOATING CAPABILITY FOR STOPPING A BALLISTIC PROJECTILE - A ballistic resistant through insert with floating capability for stopping a ballistic projectile, comprising at least one of a bullet, a ballistic fragment, and a particle fragment, may comprise a stud, a floating nut, and a cap. The stud may have a flat base portion and a cylindrical stud portion mounted thereon. The cylindrical stud portion may comprise a stud cylinder aperture. The floating nut may be located inside the stud cylinder aperture such that the floating nut floats within the stud cylinder aperture. The cap may have a flat cap portion and a cylindrical cap portion mounted thereon. The cylindrical cap portion may mate with the cylindrical stud portion. The stud may be made of a material for stopping a ballistic projectile. The flat base portion of the stud may have a minimum thickness for stopping a ballistic projectile. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20130081534 | Gunner Accessory Package - A protected firing platform protection system protects personnel from contact with the protected firing platform. In an embodiment, the protected firing platform protection system is adapted for use with a protected firing platform of a military vehicle. The protected firing platform protection system includes a blanket. The blanket has a carrier and a protective insert. The carrier has an interior. The protective insert is disposed in the interior. The blanket is attached to the protected firing platform. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20090120274 | Vehicle protective structure - A protective structure for a vehicle having an opening on an upper surface is provided. One embodiment of the invention has at least a partial enclosure around an area defined laterally by the vehicle opening with an overhead and side protective capability. An embodiment of the invention has an overhead cover that is formed to substantially enclose a top area of the enclosure and having multiple panels that may be locked into place or opened by an occupant for exit through a top area of the enclosure. The multiple panels in this embodiment extend upwardly and inwardly from a section of the enclosure's side walls. Ballistic windows are provided on the protective structure such that an occupant can view laterally and vertically through the enclosure and overhead cover. A shield or protective plate can be mounted on one side of the enclosure. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20120180640 | Vehicle and structure shield with improved hard points - A protection system includes a net made of flexible, low breaking strength intersecting lines connected at nodes. A frame supports the net and spaces the net from a vehicle and/or structure. Hard points are disposed at least at select net nodes and feature a multi-sided body with a cavity therein behind a front face thereof. The body includes a lip extending into the cavity. A protrusion extends outwardly from the front face. A tapered plug is received in the cavity and includes a ledge engaged by the lip locking the plug and a net node in the cavity and securing the hard point to the net node in a pivotable fashion. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120180639 | Vehicle and structure shield method - A vehicle and structure shield includes a flexible net subsystem including an array of rods or hard points supported by the net subsystem and configured to impact a projectile striking the net. A frame includes mounting brackets attached thereto positioning the frame in a spaced relationship with respect to the vehicle or structure. A first releasable fastener subsystem releasably secures the net subsystem to the frame and a second releasable fastener subsystem releasably secures the mounting brackets of the frame to a vehicle or structure. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120180638 | Spaced transparent armor for a motorized vehicle - Transparent armor for a vehicle, featuring a sealed gap or space between two transparent armor components ( | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120180637 | Gap armor - An armored vehicle with heavy side armor boxes and angled undercarriage armor, utilizing the chassis of overmatch armored vehicles, with a crew compartment for two, a rear door entry, and a blast gap between the side armor and crew compartment. This configuration provides for explosively formed penetrator (EFP) and improvised explosive device (IED) defeat and high levels of crew and vehicle survivability. This configuration allow a light vehicle frame such as a light pick up truck or military HMMWV to withstand very large mine, EFP, IED, and rocket propelled threats. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20090044695 | Spring assisted articulating window armor system - In the spring assisted articulating window armor system invention, lightweight opaque armor is stored in the down position when not needed. When the armor is needed, a locking pin is released and two air cylinders or gas springs move the armor into the protected position. Then the upper half is hinged to the lower half and the upper armor is raised into position and the locking pin is reinstalled to hold the armor in position. The system in the down position allows for a complete unobstructed viewing area. In the semi-deployed or partial up position, the system provides partial ballistic coverage for the occupant, and still allows for some occupant vision capability. In the fully deployed, or full up position, the system provides full ballistic coverage for the occupant. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090044694 | Adjustable louvered armor window system - 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. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20130092017 | ARMOUR MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - An armour mounting systems comprising a flexible bracket ( | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130092016 | Device for Mitigating the Effects of Explosive Events - An explosive mitigation apparatus for use in mitigating the effect of an explosive event, the apparatus comprises blast detection means which is capable of detecting an approaching shock wave or electromagnetic wave, caused by the explosion of an explosive device or other ordnance and which produces an output signal indicative of an explosive event, a countermeasure device comprising a shaped explosive charge and a load in which the explosive charge, when detonated, causes the load to be ejected from the device as a high velocity jet at least partially in a direction towards the approaching fireball, blastwave(s) and/or fragments, and an initiator which causes the detonation of the countermeasure in response to the output signal from the blast detection means, the apparatus can be used to protect a vehicle or other object, or as a protective barrier around an explosive device that is being disarmed. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20120174767 | BELLY ARMOR - A blast armor including a base plate made of a ballistic material and having an inner and outer surface. The cover plate is made of ballistic material and spaced from the inner surface of the base plate to form a space therebetween. The armor comprises at least one energy absorbing module disposed within the space between the base and cover plate. The module has front and rear surfaces, and side surfaces extending therebetween. The module is positioned with at least one of its surfaces facing the base plate and at least another surface thereof faceing the cover plate. The base and cover plate are each made of a material tougher than that of the module. The module is configured to progressively deform between the base and cover plate under the application of a force to the outer surface of the base plate at least partially directed towards its inner surface. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20110290105 | Blanket Protection System - A blanket protection system that is adaptable for use in a military vehicle. The blanket protection system includes a blanket comprising a carrier, a ballistic insert, stitch lines, and a plurality of buckles. The portion of the stitch lines extend between at least a portion of the plurality of buckles. In addition, the carrier comprises an interior. Moreover, the ballistic insert is disposed in the interior. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20100170388 | ARMOURED VEHICLE - An armored vehicle is provided having an armored driver's cab ( | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100218669 | MODULAR BODY FOR USE ON AN ARMORED VEHICLE - A modular armored cab kit is provided for use on an armored vehicle that includes a cab body having a frame, an armored roof, an armored floor and a plurality of attachment elements, with the roof, floor and attachment elements being permanently attached to the frame. The cab kit further includes at least one non-armored panel, at least one non-armored door, at least one armored panel and at least one armored door, each for attachment to the cab body. The attachment elements facilitate field installation and removal of the panels and doors, wherein the non-armored panel and door are removably attached to the frame in a relatively low threat environment and are removed from the frame and replaced with the armored panel and door in a heightened threat environment. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20120186436 | Shock energy absorber - A shock absorber includes damping material in a solid state and which transitions from a solid to a viscous fluid state when stressed and a plunger device including a depending blade positioned in or adjacent the damping material to be driven into the damping material when impacted transitioning the damping material to a viscous fluid state absorbing the impact. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20100077913 | MODULAR BODY FOR USE ON AN ARMORED VEHICLE - A modular armored cab kit is provided for use on an armored vehicle that includes a cab body having a frame, an armored roof, an armored floor and a plurality of attachment elements, with the roof, floor and attachment elements being permanently attached to the frame. The cab kit further includes at least one non-armored panel, at least one non-armored door, at least one armored panel and at least one armored door, each for attachment to the cab body. The attachment elements facilitate field installation and removal of the panels and doors, wherein the non-armored panel and door are removably attached to the frame in a relatively low threat environment and are removed from the frame and replaced with the armored panel and door in a heightened threat environment. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20090282970 | Vehicle, Especially Military Vehicle, Protected Against the Effect of an External Explosion - A vehicle protected against the effect of an external explosion and having a vehicle housing disposed on a chassis. The vehicle housing has at least one entry/exit door in at least one side wall, the door being disposed in a door opening of the side wall and being hinged to a front edge of the door opening as viewed in a forward direction of travel and in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. An inwardly projecting reinforcing rib is disposed on an inner side of the side wall parallel to and in the immediate vicinity of a rear edge of the door opening. A driver's seat is disposed in the vehicle housing in the area of the door opening and has a seat panel and a backrest. The rear edge of the door opening extends essentially parallel to an upright direction of the backrest, and in all positions of the driver's seat the reinforcing rib extends immediately next to or behind the backrest. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090120273 | Armored tactical vehicle with modular apparatus - The invention described herein is a tactical assault and rescue vehicle system, in which the base vehicle is preferably a tracked multi-terrain loader with modular attachments that can be added and removed to the lifting unit of the base vehicle. The modular attachments comprise an assault and rescue platform, a powered extensible ram unit, and a vehicle extraction device. The system also provides a trailer for towing the base vehicle and acting as a mobile tactical operations center. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20110197747 | VEHICLE PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE - A protective structure for a vehicle having an opening on an upper surface is provided. One embodiment of the invention has at least a partial enclosure around an area defined laterally by the vehicle opening with an overhead and side protective capability. An embodiment of the invention has an overhead cover that is formed to substantially enclose a top area of the enclosure and having multiple panels that may be locked into place or opened by an occupant for exit through a top area of the enclosure. Biasing devices may be provided to bias the panels toward an open position and thereby facilitate occupant egress. The multiple panels in this embodiment extend upwardly and inwardly from a section of the enclosure's side walls. Ballistic windows are provided on the protective structure such that an occupant can view laterally and vertically through the enclosure and overhead cover. A shield or protective plate can be mounted on one side of the enclosure. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20120192708 | Reduced Size, Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Crew Compartment Vehicle Construction - A vehicle construction in which a survivability capsule and underbody V-deflector plate are located off-center relative to the vehicle providing desirable survivability and size characteristics, and minimizing overall vehicle width providing desirable maneuverability characteristics. The survivability capsule is constructed around occupants oriented to minimize capsule width and may incorporate traditional or spaced frame construction. The location of the capsule provides the ability to incorporate a large amount of storage area into the construction of the vehicle, or to use a spaced armor array on one side of the capsule providing protection from road-side threats including EFPs, RPGs, and RKG-3s. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20090025547 | Highly survivable urban utility vehicle (HSUUV) - The Highly Survivable Urban Utility Vehicle (HSUUV) provides a novel way to balance the concerns of armor, mobility and cost. Prior art distributes armor to protect all areas of the vehicle evenly, thereby distributing the maximum armor weight capacity evenly. The HSUUV provides armored protection in levels, which vary depending on the location of the armor and that location's ballistic threat. Entrance to the HSUUV is located in location(s) other than the traditional side door(s) so as to provide additional armored protection in the area receiving the greatest ballistic threat. Using the HSUUV, soldiers can safely and quickly enter areas that they otherwise would have had to fight and sustain casualties to enter. The vehicle will give United States forces an unprecedented amount of flexibility, allowing for better strategic and tactical decisions. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20120137867 | Vehicle Capable of Dissipating Explosion Force and Energy - A vehicle capable of dissipating explosion force and energy caused due to explosion of an explosive including but not limiting to mine and/or grenade under the vehicle, below the wheels, and/or on side of the vehicle with minimal effect on the personnel and material inside the vehicle, and thereby, capable of providing safety and stability to the personnel and material inside the vehicle even if vehicle is made from armor of low thickness is provided, wherein blast air force and energy is directed through one or more passages ( | 06-07-2012 |
| 20100170389 | ARMOURED VEHICLE - An armoured vehicle is provided having an armoured driver's cab ( | 07-08-2010 |
| 20090100999 | ARMOR ASSEMBLY FOR A TRUCK - An armor assembly for a vehicle having a body frame includes an inner ballistic panel attached to the body frame of the vehicle, and an outer ballistic panel attached to the body frame. The outer ballistic panel is pivotably disposed with respect to the inner ballistic panel and is pivotable from a first position generally adjacent and parallel to the inner ballistic panel, to a second position generally 180-degrees from the first position. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100192762 | Lethal Threat Protection System For A Vehicle And Method - A field configurable vehicle armoring system and associated method allow a user to retrofit and reconfigure a combination of armor components in response to a perceived threat change and using original equipment manufacture fasteners and holes. The system includes pillar armor attachable after an original equipment manufacture door and hinge are removed. Fasteners extend through the hinge of the armored door, the pillar armor and an original equipment manufacture pillar using holes other than the original equipment manufacture holes. Rocker panel and underbody armor is further provided, along with a ballistic resistant windscreen and rear wall armor. Where desired, system armor includes a composite plate comprising a strike face that is constructed from softer metallic material than an inner metallic sheet. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20090056529 | Utility Vehicles With An Armoured Cab of Special Design - The subject of the invention is utility vehicles, in particular for military purposes, with a chassis and a cab ( | 03-05-2009 |
| 20100251884 | ARMORED SHELL KIT AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF ARMORING A VEHICLE - A kit for fitting a vehicle with protective armor includes an armored floor panel configured to be installed to a frame of the vehicle below an occupant compartment of the vehicle, and an armored shell configured to be received over an outer body of a cab of the vehicle. The armored shell may be removed to return the vehicle to its original, non-armored condition. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20110232472 | BAR ARMOR SYSTEM FOR PROTECTING AGAINST ROCKET-PROPELLED GRENADES - A bar armor system is provided for reducing damage caused by RPGs launched towards a vehicle. The bar armor system includes at least one bar array, comprised of lateral bars and vertical bars, wherein the lateral bars are set in predetermined positions so as to reduce the possibility of shaped charges being directed towards the target vehicle. Tubular shaft retainers are provided to be positioned in annular openings in the vertical bars. The lateral bars can be of a round or hexagonal cross-section, and when hexagonal lateral bars are employed, the flat surfaces of the cross-section are positioned horizontally by the tubular shaft retainers so as to minimize the area presented to an oncoming RPG, particularly when the RPG strikes at a non-normal incidence. Push washers can be employed at the outside surfaces of the vertical bars so as to hold them in position. A mounting system is provided that is capable of positioning the bar armor system at close distances to the vehicle so that the overall size and weight of the vehicle is not unduly increased by the bar armor system. The mounts can include rotary latches to provide easy installation and removal. The system can also be of an electrically-conductive unified composition so that efficient electrostatic coating techniques can be used to cover the system. The system can also be provided in the form of kits for ready installation and for more economical repair. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20120192707 | Expanding Countermeasure and Launcher System - Systems and methods described herein provide for the protection of personnel within vehicles and structures from handheld grenades and other threats. According to one aspect of the disclosure provided herein, a countermeasure system includes an expandable countermeasure having a flexible body with a number of weighted projectiles attached around a perimeter of the body. A threat detection and launch control system detects incoming threats and, in response, triggers a launch of the expandable countermeasure from the launcher to intercept and neutralize the threat. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20100313745 | Force Diversion Apparatus And Methods And Devices Including The Same - Force diversion apparatus, methods and devices including the same result in rotational motion being imparted to an impacting object. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110126697 | VEHICLE PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE - A protective structure for a vehicle having an opening on an upper surface is provided. One embodiment of the invention has at least a partial enclosure around an area defined laterally by the vehicle opening with an overhead and side protective capability. An embodiment of the invention has an overhead cover that is formed to substantially enclose a top area of the enclosure and having multiple panels that may be locked into place or opened by an occupant for exit through a top area of the enclosure. The multiple panels in this embodiment extend upwardly and inwardly from a section of the enclosure's side walls. Ballistic windows are provided on the protective structure such that an occupant can view laterally and vertically through the enclosure and overhead cover. A shield or protective plate can be mounted on one side of the enclosure. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110209606 | VEHICLE WINDOW COVER - A window cover for a military vehicle which includes both upper and lower armored plates angled away from an underlying vehicle window, one of the reflectors being pivotable. The window cover allows an occupant of the vehicle to view outside the vehicle window, as light is reflected off an upper reflector to a lower reflector and toward an occupant of the vehicle. A filter is placed between the upper and lower reflectors to filter out a portion of light reflected. The filter may also provide a collimation function. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110126698 | BLAST RESISTANT VEHICLE SEAT - Disclosed are various seats for vehicles particularly military vehicles that are susceptible to attack by road-bed explosive devices such as land mines or improvised explosive devices. The seats often have rigid seat shells and may include rigid bracing for rigidly securing the seat to the chassis of the vehicle. Typically embodiments include channels and particulate media such as sand disposed in the channels. A gas distribution system is generally employed to pump a gas through the channels and in some embodiments the gas is provided at a pressure sufficient to fluidize the particulate media when an occupant is sitting on the seat. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20100037761 | Lethal Threat Protection System For A Vehicle And Method - A field configurable vehicle armoring system and associated method allow a user to retrofit and reconfigure a combination of armor components in response to a perceived threat change and using original equipment manufacture fasteners and holes. The system includes pillar armor attachable after an original equipment manufacture door and hinge are removed. Fasteners extend through the hinge of the armored door, the pillar armor and an original equipment manufacture pillar using holes other than the original equipment manufacture holes. Rocker panel and underbody armor is further provided, along with a ballistic resistant windscreen and rear wall armor. Where desired, system armor includes a composite plate comprising a strike face that is constructed from softer metallic material than an inner metallic sheet. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20110100205 | Bullet proof face shield and method of using same - A bullet proof face shield which can be mounted on any weapons equipped vehicle whose placement is adjusted using a track/rail system. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20090293712 | BELLY SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a reinforced cabin for a vehicle adapted to protect the interior of the cabin against a threat of a certain maximal force. The vehicle cabin is defined by at least a vehicle belly and side walls extending upwardly therefrom. The cabin comprises a vehicle floor extending between the side walls and spaced a distance L1 from the vehicle belly; at least one passenger seat comprising a seat portion parallel to the floor, and positioned such that there extends a space of a distance L2 between the seat portion and the vehicle floor; and at least one resistance member having a proximal end fixedly attached to the belly and a distal end adjacent the vehicle floor, and located at least partially underneath the seat portion. The belly is adapted to undergo upward deformation under the certain maximal force towards the floor of a distance L3. The vehicle floor is formed with at least one opening adapted to slidingly receive therethrough the resistance member in order to allow the distal end thereof to assume a position elevated a distance equal to the distance L3 above the vehicle floor. The arrangement is such that L2≧L3, L1≧L3 and L3| 12-03-2009 | |
| 20110005382 | Methods and structures for sandwich panels with improved resistance to ballistic penetration - Provided herein methods and structures for construction of light weight sandwich panels or load-bearing panels having improved ballistic protection. The methods disclosed can facilitate construction of a hybrid core comprising ballistic fabrics and deformable pins that exhibit superior resistance to ballistic penetration. The methods and structures of the present disclosures can be advantageously used in many applications, such as armored vehicles. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20100319526 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MITIGATING A BLAST WAVE - In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present disclosure, a method to mitigate a blast wave includes detecting an imminent explosion that produces a blast wave. In response to this detection, the energy of a portion of this blast wave may be reduced by deploying a fluid in the path of the blast wave. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110079136 | ARMOURED DOOR FOR A CREW COMPARTMENT - The invention relates to an armoured door (5) for the crew compartment of a vehicle or fixed shelter, such door intended to block an opening ( | 04-07-2011 |
| 20100307329 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SUSPENDING A VEHICLE SHIELD - A shock absorber system for use with a vehicle having a shield to reduce the effects of a shock event. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20120036989 | Gunner platform protector - A support for use with an armored vehicle, the support comprising a frame having a plurality of longitudinally extending beams connected to one another and forming therebetween a convex polygon. The support further comprises a plurality of attachment elements configured for carrying the frame and for being attached to a vehicle roof. The support is configured for being mounted on a roof of the vehicle and for carrying thereupon a gunner protection kit. The polygon is sufficiently big so as not to obstruct a top hatch of the vehicle. The ends of at least some of the beams extend beyond the polygon, and are configured for engagement with the attachment elements thereby carrying the frame by the ends. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120097020 | DAMPING SUSPENSION WITH AN UP-LIFT CAPABILITY FOR AN ADD-ON ARMOR SYSTEM - A damping suspension for an add-on armor system of an ACV (Armored Combat Vehicle), comprises mounting means for mounting said add-on armor system to an ACV; and damping means coupled to said mounting means and to said add-on armor system's armor means, in order to damp vibrations and restrain shocks unto which said armor means might be exposed as an outcome of said ACV's travel; and wherein said damping suspension is characterized by that said damping suspension includes a device of the ‘wire rope isolator’ type. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20110154981 | VEHICLE PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE - A protective structure for a vehicle having an opening on an upper surface is provided. One embodiment of the invention has at least a partial enclosure around an area defined laterally by the vehicle opening with an overhead and side protective capability. An embodiment of the invention has an overhead cover that is formed to substantially enclose a top area of the enclosure and having multiple panels that may be locked into place or opened by an occupant for exit through a top area of the enclosure. The multiple panels in this embodiment extend upwardly and inwardly from a section of the enclosure's side walls. Ballistic windows are provided on the protective structure such that an occupant can view laterally and vertically through the enclosure and overhead cover. A shield or protective plate can be mounted on one side of the enclosure. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20120011995 | Stackable Armored Vehicle - Embodiments comprise a stackable vehicle which may be supported from, or serve as support to, another like vehicle. The vehicle includes a frame and a body supported from the frame. The body includes a weight bearing roof. Wheel assemblies are mounted for rotation on the frame. The body includes recesses from the roof of the body to accommodate location of wheel assemblies of a like vehicle supported on the roof. Support and mounting points are located on the roof and on the frame respectively to fix location of a vehicle to be carried on top of a supporting vehicle. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120111181 | Armoring Combatants' Compartment In A Wheeled Vehicle Against Explosive Charges - A Wheeled vehicle comprises a chassis and a combatants' compartment for protection from an explosion, where the combatants' compartment is formed with an internal space and a bottom area sector attachable to the chassis and where the compartment has a plurality of inner beams that are formed with anchoring means along their lengths and installed in the combatants compartment's inn space and a plurality of outer beams attached to the chassis, where the anchoring means pass through openings formed in the bottom area sector of the combatants' compartment and protrude outwards from it for connecting the inner beams to the outer beams. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120152101 | APPARATUS FOR EXTENDING AND RETRACTING AN ARMOR SYSTEM FOR DEFEATING HIGH ENERGY PROJECTILES - An armor system for protecting a vehicle from a projectile is disclosed. The armor system includes a telescoping frame having an attaching member attaching the telescoping frame to a hull of the vehicle, a support member, and at least one movable cross member attached between the attaching member and the support member. A distance between the hull and the support member varies based on the position of the at least one cross member. The armor system also includes a projectile-defeating assembly attached to the support member. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20110088544 | ARMOURED VEHICLE CAB - The invention relates to an armoured cab ( | 04-21-2011 |
| 20120160088 | Vehicle Battery Pack Ballistic Shield - An improved protection system for a battery pack mounted between the passenger cabin floor panel of an electric vehicle and the driving surface is provided, the system utilizing a ballistic shield mounted under the electric vehicle and interposed between the battery pack enclosure and the driving surface, where the ballistic shield is spaced apart from the enclosure bottom panel. A layer of a compressible material may be interposed between the ballistic shield and the battery pack enclosure. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120312152 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN OUTER WALL, METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN ARMORED MOTOR VEHICLE, AND SIDE WALL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - In a method for producing an outer wall, in particular a side wall for a motor vehicle, from armored steel, having openings, a rocker panel extending in the bottom region, a roof frame area, pillars and side pieces extending between the rocker panel and the roof frame area, and openings for receiving windows, the outer contour of the outer wall is defined, and a pressing tool is provided for forming an outer wall blank having this outer contour. The outer wall blank is formed from an armor steel metal sheet and the doors and the openings are cut out from the outer wall blank. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120222545 | SYSTEM, A METHOD AND A COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR REDUCING DAMAGE BY MISSILES - Provided is a system for reducing damage by missiles to a vehicle, the system including: (a) a detector operable to detect a missile and to generate detection information indicative of a motion of the missile; (b) a processor, configured to analyze the detection information and to selectively trigger activation of a jetting system that is mounted on the vehicle in response to a result of the analysis; and (c) the jetting system, operable to jet a high pressure jet onto the missile. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120255431 | BALLISTIC PROTECTION GRID HAVING AN ACCESS HATCH - The subject-matter of the invention is a ballistic protection grid for a vehicle comprising an access hatch received in an opening of the grid, wherein the grid and the hatch comprise bars separated from each other by an inter-bar distance, the protection grid being characterized in that the access hatch partially conceals the opening of the grid, each edge of the opening of the grid being separated from the sides of the hatch by a distance substantially equal to the inter-bar distance. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120137866 | STANDOFF PROTECTION DEVICE INTENDED TO FULLY COVER A DOOR - A standoff protection device intended to fully cover a door and incorporating an opening panel giving access to the door, said opening panel and door each comprising hinge means whose axes of rotation are parallel to one another, wherein said opening panel is wider than said door and is positioned facing said door such that said opening panel completely covers said door, said axis of rotation of said door namely facing said opening panel, said opening panel further incorporating at least one slide perpendicular to said axis of rotation of said opening panel, said slide being connected to said door by rigid hooking means integral with said door. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20110138994 | Mine Resistant Armored Vehicle - In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a blast-resistant armored land vehicle. Wheels or tracks may be attached to the vehicle by an independent suspension. The vehicle may include a body comprised of sheet materials, the body having a longitudinal centerline, an upper portion including opposite side portions, a first bottom portion defining a V, with the apex of the V substantially parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle and extending along a portion of the vehicle, and a second bottom portion defining a V, with the apex of the V substantially parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle and extending along another portion of the vehicle. The first bottom portion further includes an energy-absorbing member extending longitudinally within an interior of the first bottom portion. The energy-absorbing member may be on the inside of the apex of the V and be held in position during the blast by its own inertia. The vehicle may also include a spine member having a V shaped cross section and extending along the entire length of the vehicle. All or a portion of the engine, transmission, and drive train assembly may be within the spine member. A vehicle not having a second bottom portion may be retrofitted with the second bottom portion by way of a kit. | 06-16-2011 |
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| 20120174768 | COLLAPSIBLE, MOBILE SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUNKER - A mobile ballistic bunker has a deployment mode and a storage mode. The ballistic bunker has a frame for holding ballistic panels in a vertical disposition for deployment and a horizontal disposition for storage. At least one of the ballistic panels is a vision panel made of a ballistic glass or other see-through ballistic material. The frame is supported by wheels that permit movement of the bunker over rough terrain. The wheels can be retractable to enhance the low-footprint of the bunker for storage. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20110296980 | BULLET RESISTANT SHIELD AND STORAGE COMPARTMENT FOR MOTORCYCLES AND THE LIKE - A two-wheeled vehicle bullet resistant shield and storage compartment, comprising a two-wheeled vehicle, having a front wheel and a rear wheel. The rear wheel including a removable first compartment and second compartment. The removable first compartment and second compartment being mounted to said rear wheel and the rear wheel including an interconnected first inside panel, second inside panel, third outside panel and fourth outside panel. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110011255 | COLLAPSIBLE BALLISTIC RESISTANT DEFENSE UNIT - A collapsible ballistic resistant unit generally comprising an armored front panel, a ballistic resistant window slidably mounted to the front panel for selective movement between fully extended and fully retracted positions, first and second side panels hingedly mounted to opposing sides of the front panel, each movable between extended and retracted positions, and first and second casters mounted to the unit to provide rolling mobility thereto. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20100011950 | Bullet Resistant Barrier - A barrier comprising a base unit composed of a bullet resistant material and a transparent upper wall removably interconnected to the base unit and composed of a bullet resistant material. The base unit includes a front wall and two side walls extending from the front wall to provide protection to the front and sides of a person standing behind the barrier. A series of casters, preferably locking casters, are attached to the bottom edges of the side walls, and a pair of handles connected to each of the side walls permitting the barrier to be conveniently transported from one site to another. | 01-21-2010 |
