Roman Shield Cycle (RSC)

Abstract

A mechanically-operated vehicle that has an upright body-length bullet-resistant shield comprising bullet resistant glass that allows full-enclosure of an operator on all sides and top, at least two wheels, a single hand-controlled apparatus that controls the vehicle, and the vehicle can fit through a standard size door and a 2500-lb passenger or 4000-lb service elevator.

1 . A mechanically-operated vehicle comprising:
 an upright body-length bullet-resistant shield comprising bullet-resistant glass that allows for enclosure of a person on at least one side and the transportation of the person;   at least one wheel;   an apparatus that controls the vehicle; and   wherein the vehicle can fit through an ADA compliant standard size single door and the vehicle can fit in a 4000-lb (1814.3 kg) service elevator.   
     
     
         2 . The vehicle of  claim 1  comprising at least two wheels, and, wherein the shield allows for enclosure on all sides and top; and the apparatus is a single hand-controlled apparatus. 
     
     
         3 . The vehicle of  claim 1  can maneuver within an ADA-compliant building. 
     
     
         4 . The vehicle of  claim 1  can fit in a 2500-lb (1133.9 kg) elevator. 
     
     
         5 . The vehicle of  claim 1  comprises a transparent top enclosure made of the same bullet-resistant glass. 
     
     
         6 . The vehicle of  claim 1  equipped with a rechargeable electric motor powered by lithium or NiCad battery packs that hold charges for at least about six (6) hours or at least about twenty-four (24) miles of operation use, with a top speed of at least about thirteen (13) mph. 
     
     
         7 . The vehicle of  claim 1  further comprising at least one wheel that is a heavy duty wheel, wherein the wheel is adaptable for terrains on grass, rock, shrubbery, sand, ice, or snow. 
     
     
         8 . The vehicle of  claim 1  further comprising multiple LED and HID auxiliary lights. 
     
     
         9 . The vehicle of  claim 1  further comprising a self-contained ventilation system. 
     
     
         10 . The vehicle of  claim 1  further comprising an alarm light selected from the list consisting of a solid red light, a solid blue light, a red/blue strobe light, and a combination thereof. 
     
     
         11 . The vehicle of  claim 1  further comprising a night-vision viewer. 
     
     
         12 . The vehicle of  claim 11 , wherein the night-vision viewer is an infra-red viewer. 
     
     
         13 . The vehicle of  claim 1  further comprising a public address system, a digital recorder, a video recorder, and a siren. 
     
     
         14 . The vehicle of  claim 1  further comprising a gun port, a flash bang turret, a maneuverable robotic claw, and a taser gun battery. 
     
     
         15 . The vehicle of  claim 1  further comprising a reflective, law enforcement or military logo and a reflective stripe. 
     
     
         16 . The vehicle of  claim 1  further comprising a biometric reader to permit operation of the vehicle. 
     
     
         17 . The vehicle of  claim 1  further comprising a PIN reader to permit operation of the vehicle. 
     
     
         18 . The vehicle of  claim 1  can be transported by a trailer that is equipped with a standard ball hitch apparatus that can be attached and transported by a standard automobile with a standard ball hitch system.