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20090007768 | SYSTEM FOR PROTECTION IN PARTICULAR OF LARGE FLYING PLATFORMS AGAINST INFRARED AND/OR RADAR-GUIDED THREATS - A protection system ( | 01-08-2009 |
20100126335 | LASER BASED COUNTERMEASURES SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention relates to a laser based system for protecting a platform against an armament equipped with an optical homing head element, that includes a command and control assembly equipped with an interface to a detection and acquisition system that detects and locates a threatening armament and receives from it a warning about the detection of said threatening armament combined with data relating to it; and a laser source operable by the command and control assembly in order to produce the required energy for jamming the optical head of the threatening armament; and wherein the system is characterized by that it includes in addition a sectarian array of a plurality of end units that are connected unto the laser source for selectively routing laser energy from the source to an end unit that was selected by the command and control assembly as the end unit that is best suited under prevailing conditions for pointing at the threatening armament and attacking it by emitting a laser beam in its direction. | 05-27-2010 |
20100132539 | Firearm Camouflage System - The present invention provides a pre-packaged kit and a method for creating unique multi-toned custom patterns or camouflage on a surface, and in particular the surfaces of a firearm. The multi-toned custom patterns or camouflage are created by separating or peeling off pre-cut stencil/templates from sheet or roll stock adhesive backed masking material and applying the stencil/templates to a surface. The surface is subsequently sprayed with coatings, finishers and sealants. Additional layers of stencil/templates are then added and sprayed with various colors or tones of coatings, finishers and sealants to complete the desired effect on the firearm surface. | 06-03-2010 |
20100294121 | EXTERNALLY MOUNTED WINDOW SYSTEM, A BRACKET THEREFORE AND A METHOD FOR ITS ASSEMBLY - An externally mounted window system, a bracket therefore and a method for its assembly is disclosed. The system includes a reinforced window pane fixed in a frame. The frame has at least two brackets, each having an L-shaped section. A first arm of the L-shaped section is armored against an incoming projectile and a second arm is fitted with at least one stud projecting through and secured within an opening formed in an external wall surface. | 11-25-2010 |
20110005377 | 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. | 01-13-2011 |
20110048219 | Blast-resistant barrier - A blast-resistant barrier comprising a plurality of units each including a panel having a thickness of greater than 20 to less than 40 millimeter is disclosed. The panel is in the form of a monolithic polycarbonate sheet or laminate that is positioned vertically between the source of a blast and the blast target, the laminate including at least two polycarbonate sheets and an optional image layer interposed therebetween. The panel is fixedly attached to a frame which is firmly embedded in concrete in a manner calculated to provide stiffness sufficient to absorb and withstand external forces resulting from said blast. | 03-03-2011 |
20110167996 | BARRIER MOUNTING APPARATUS - An assembly for use in a shield includes a protective panel, protective panel securing hardware and an adjustable mount. The protective panel is ballistic-resistant and/or blast resistant. The protective panel securing hardware secures the protective panel to the adjustable mount and to extend in an upwards direction from the adjustable mount. The adjustable mount is structured and sized to be securable on top of shield bases having a plurality of alternative geometries. | 07-14-2011 |
20110303078 | TRANSPARENT ANTIBALLISTIC ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR ITS PREPARATION - The invention relates to a method for the preparation of a transparent antiballistic article. The method comprises providing a plurality of anisotropic polymeric film layers, stacking the film layers to form an assembly and compressing the thus formed assembly at a temperature and pressure sufficient to consolidate the film layers, whereby the temperature is not more than 50° C. below the melting temperature of the polymer, the pressure is at least 80 MPa and sufficiently high to obtain an optical transparency according of at least 50% transmission. The invention also relates to a ballistic resistant article having an energy absorption for 17 grain FSP according to the STANAG 2920 standard of at least 10 J/(kg/m | 12-15-2011 |
20120125185 | Firearm Camouflage System - The present invention provides a pre-packaged kit and a method for creating unique multi-toned custom patterns or camouflage on a surface, and in particular the surfaces of a firearm. The multi-toned custom patterns or camouflage are created by separating or peeling off pre-cut stencil/templates from sheet or roll stock adhesive backed masking material and applying the stencil/templates to a surface. The surface is subsequently sprayed with coatings, finishers and sealants. Additional layers of stencil/templates are then added and sprayed with various colors or tones of coatings, finishers and sealants to complete the desired effect on the firearm surface. | 05-24-2012 |
20120137864 | ARTICULATING PROTECTIVE SYSTEM FOR RESISTING MECHANICAL LOADS - Articulating protective systems for resisting mechanical loads and related methods are generally described. The protective structures described herein can incorporate one or more features that enhance the ability of the structure to resist an applied force while remaining sufficiently flexible to allow for movement of the object or person the structure is designed to protect. | 06-07-2012 |
20120144986 | STANDOFF BALLISTIC PROTECTION DEVICE - A standoff protection device intended to fully cover a door and incorporating at least one mobile panel hinged on hinges having an axis of rotation parallel to an axis of rotation of the door. The device incorporates at least one connecting rod linked to the door by a first pivot and to the mobile panel by a second pivot. The orthogonal projection of the axis of the second pivot in the plane of the door is located between the first pivot and the orthogonal projection in the plane of the door of the axis of the hinges of the mobile panel. The device incorporating a fixed standoff protective panel integral with the door. The fixed panel includes a first lateral edge extending beyond an external edge of the door parallel to its axis of rotation, and a second lateral edge contiguous with the mobile panel when the door is closed. | 06-14-2012 |
20120152095 | CAMOUFLAGE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A camouflage apparatus includes a mesh adapted to receive twigs, leaves, or the like from a given locale, thus allowing an individual to better blend into local scenery. A first panel-type version includes an adhesive with panel of 2D mesh. A second ring-type version includes a ring of 3D mesh material, including a draw string band for securement, or a resilient band forming a brow for engaging a forehead when looking through the scope. These allow the individual to attach natural materials from an existing area, which greatly improves the individual's ability to camouflage his equipment and hide. The illustrated apparatus can be used to cover shiny clothing such as a belt buckle, or can be used to cover equipment, such as a gun scope, a gun barrel or stock, and the like. | 06-21-2012 |
20120152096 | FURNITURE PROVIDING BALLISTIC DEFENSE SHIELD - The present invention is directed to the initial construction of furniture having bullet-proof and/or bullet-resistant properties, and methods for manufacturing furniture providing ballistic defense shielding using soft armor and hard armor material components. Soft armor and hard armor require an area of flexibility or expansion to work effectively when struck by a projectile. If these materials are completely restricted their effectiveness is diminished. With the unique design of this application both the soft armor and hard armor are affixed to the interior and/or exterior surfaces of furniture allowing the flexibility or expansion required for maximum protection. The unique design may also be applied to retro-fit panels and/or frames comprising soft armor or hard armor material components to be attached to the exterior and/or interior surfaces of existing furniture. | 06-21-2012 |
20120174742 | CRUMPLE ZONES - A blast energy mitigation structure may employ a V-shaped hull to decrease the pressure wave imparted to a vehicle during a blast event, and/or an energy absorbing structure to absorb a portion of the blast force, thereby minimizing the forces and accelerations experienced by passengers in the vehicle and consequently reducing their injuries and increasing their survivability during a blast event. An exemplary blast energy mitigation structure may have a V-shaped hull and an energy absorbing structure incorporated into the chassis of a vehicle such as a Tactical Wheeled Vehicle, the energy absorbing structure comprising a truss-like structure including I-beams. | 07-12-2012 |
20120174743 | ARMOR PLATED DEVICE - An armor plated assembly ( | 07-12-2012 |
20120180626 | DEFENSIVE PANEL ACCESS PORT - A threat resistant access port is disclosed, including a resistant panel having an access aperture formed therein. A resistant cover is movably coupled to the panel, the cover being pivotally slideable relative to the panel so as to cover the aperture in a closed position and to uncover the aperture in an open position. The resistant cover comprises an outer member, the outer member being threat resistant and located proximate an outer side of the panel. The resistant cover further comprises an inner member, the inner member coupled to the outer member and located proximate an inner side of the panel opposite the outer side of the panel. | 07-19-2012 |
20120247311 | TETHERMAST AND FRAG WALL - A tethermast and frag wall includes a fabric device having a fill volume tillable with a fill material on a flexible or compliant mast system. The fill volume may be a chambered curtain. The tethermast and frag wall is self supporting, easily deployed, and may be used in connection with a structure or may be deployed stand-alone. A tether system for an air beam structure utilizing a flexible tethermast, an external frag wall or frag curtain, soft couplings, air beam slings, or combinations thereof to reduce the effects of pressure waves, such as blast waves, onto and into an air beam structure and any inhabitants. | 10-04-2012 |
20130239792 | Method For The Production Of Highly Oriented Polyolefin Ribbons, Textiles And Technical Flexible Sheet Materials Produced Therefrom, And The Use Thereof In Protective Bodies For The Protection From Ballistic Projectiles And The Like - The invention relates to a method for the production of high-strength ribbons having a high modulus of elasticity made of a highly molecular polyolefin, wherein the polyolefins, particularly polypropylene and polyethylene, are extruded through a slotted nozzle, are then subjected to a temperature of 85° to 135° C. for a duration of at least one second, the films are then cut into individual ribbons, if necessary, and stretched at temperatures between 90° and 165° C. in one or more steps, are rolled up or further processed directly into textiles or technical flexible sheet materials. The ribbons can be laminated into multi-layer flexible sheet materials by using adhesives or adhesion promoters, the flexible sheet materials being particularly suitable as protection from ballistic projectiles. In this case particularly in the form of plate-shaped or flexible compound bodies. | 09-19-2013 |
20130269508 | SHOCK WAVE BARRIER USING MULTIDIMENSIONAL PERIODIC STRUCTURES - A shock wave barrier comprises a periodic structure having the proper symmetry and local contrast modulation of the acoustic index to divert an incident shock wave by using constructive/destructive interference phenomena that produce a “band gap” in the transmission spectrum of the periodic structure. In general, shock wave energy within the band gap is reflected from the structure. Defect cavities may be formed in the periodic structure to create transmission resonances or “windows” in the band gap. A portion of the incident energy passes through the window and is concentrated in the defect cavities where it is dissipated by other means. The band gap can be quite wide, at least 50% of the center wavelength, and thus can provide an effective barrier from a wide variety of threats with varying blast pressure and range. The structure may be periodic in two or three dimensions providing a band gap barrier in two or three dimensions, respectively. | 10-17-2013 |
20130284002 | BARRIER - A barrier that includes attack resistant pane(s) (see DEFINITIONS section). In this way, a person behind the barrier can be protected when they are outside. More specifically, the person behind the barrier is protected, at least to some extent, from both: (i) vehicular attacks; and (ii) blast (for example, bombs) and/or ballistic (for example, bullet) attacks. Also, the protected person can see what is happening across the barrier because of the attack-resistant pane(s). Also, if the barrier is unanchored then it can be moved from place to place, for example, by heavy equipment, so that the same barrier can be re-deployed at different outdoor locations (or indoor locations) on an as-needed basis. Preferably, the barrier also includes framing pieces that secure the attack-resistant pane(s) to the body of the barrier, with the framing pieces being covered on one side by an attack-resistant material (preferably, hardened steel). | 10-31-2013 |
20140060299 | ANTI-BALLISTIC CHAIRS - An anti-ballistic chair having a chair frame, a seat member secured to the frame, the seat member having an anti-ballistic core portion, and a back support section secured to the frame, the back support member having an anti-ballistic core portion. | 03-06-2014 |
20140182448 | ARROW MOUNTED BLIND OR DECOY - An arrow mounted blind or decoy offers portability, flexibility, and minimum weight while always being mounted to a bow or gun. The arrow mounted blind or decoy can be quickly deployed and folded against the arrow to which it is affixed and stowed out of the way. A mount is attached to an arrow with clamp screws. Spars are attached to the mount with an internal shock cord that runs through the mount. In another embodiment, fabric having a camouflage or decoy pattern is mounted directly to an arrow and is rolled up tightly around the arrow and stowed in a bow quiver. The arrow is removed from the bow quiver and shot or driven into a tree. The fabric is unfurled from the bow and allowed to hang down, revealing the camouflage or decoy pattern, and giving the hunter freedom to move about the arrow mounted blind or decoy. | 07-03-2014 |
20140338518 | BLAST-PROOF CHAMBER FOR HANDLING OF EXPLOSIVE OBJECTS - The invention relates to a blast-proof chamber ( | 11-20-2014 |
20150292839 | ARMOR PLATED DEVICE - An armor plated assembly ( | 10-15-2015 |
20150323291 | BALLISTIC PROTECTIVE MEASURES - This relates to measures for protection against striking and penetrating objects. To provide ballistic protection measures that are as light and efficient as possible while having a compact design, a ballistic protective component for protection against penetrating foreign objects comprises a first layer and a second layer, which are mutually spaced by an intermediate layer, that together with a plurality of reinforcement elements, form a sandwich component. Further, an intermediate sheet made of core material is arranged in the intermediate layer. At least one sheet is arranged in the intermediate layer. The ballistic protective material is a fibrous sheet material. In another example, the ballistic protective material comprises dilatant material. The reinforcement elements are tensile and compressive resistant and extend from the first to the second layer through the at least one sheet of ballistic protective material, and, in one example, through the at least one intermediate sheet. | 11-12-2015 |
20150354924 | Aluminum Backed Steel Armor - A composite armor having at least one sheet of HHS and at least one sheet of aluminum. The sheet of HHS is adhered to the sheet of aluminum with a sheet of adhesive material. | 12-10-2015 |
20150361229 | ARTICLES AND ARMOR MATERIALS INCORPORATING FIBER-FREE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF FORMING SAME - Materials including support layers and fiber-free compositions are disclosed, as well as related articles and methods for making the materials. The fiber-free compositions compositions are formed from a precursor composition that includes a nitride butadiene rubber, a nanoclay and a cure package including a sulfur-based curing agent. The fiber-free compositions may have a substantially reduced weight and compressive modulus in comparison to conventional rubber. Thus, the fiber-free compositions may provide improved ballistic properties in addition to reduced density and thickness. Precursor compositions for forming the insulative composition may have good flow characteristics. The fiber-free compositions may be used in a variety of applications, such as personnel body armor, ground vehicle armor and aircraft armor systems. | 12-17-2015 |
20150362293 | CERAMIC MEMBER ENCASED IN COMPOSITE LAYER - A ballistic resistant apparatus can include a composite layer encasing a ceramic member. The composite layer can include a reinforcing material, such as a woven carbon fiber fabric. The reinforcing material can be impregnated with the matrix material, such as a thermoset resin, which can be cured inside a vacuum bag to form a hard shell that encases the ceramic member and provides a compressive force against an outer surface of the ceramic member. The ballistic resistant apparatus exhibits excellent durability and ballistic performance and is capable of withstanding impacts from multiple rounds of ammunition. In some examples, a plurality of ballistic resistant apparatuses can be arranged in an array and encased by a composite layer to form an array of ballistic resistant apparatuses that can have complex contours or geometries for use in protecting vehicles or dwellings from ballistic threats. | 12-17-2015 |
20150369568 | LIGHT WEIGHT COMPOSITE ARMOR WITH STRUCTURAL STRENGTH - Future fighting vehicles will require lighter, stronger and more space efficient armor for better protection, better survivability and better mobility. | 12-24-2015 |
20150377593 | ARMOUR | 12-31-2015 |
20160033236 | LIGHT-WEIGHT SEMI-RIGID COMPOSITE ANTI-BALLISTIC SYSTEMS WITH ENGINEERED COMPLIANCE AND RATE-SENSITIVE IMPACT RESPONSE - Composite anti-ballistic systems comprising multiple nested sub-laminates are disclosed wherein each sub-laminate comprises sub-layers of unidirectional tapes comprising monofilaments made from engineering fibers having anti-ballistic properties embedded in polymer matrix materials. The sub-laminates are nested with interfacial materials such as stiffening polymers or polymer foam engineered for controlled compliance, deformation, energy release, and rate sensitive behavior. Alternating foam and sub-laminate layers are nested to form antiballistic plates that can be flat and/or curved, and can be used alone or incorporated into anti-ballistic devices. | 02-04-2016 |