Roman Shield Armored Vehicle (RSAV)

Abstract

A mechanically-operated vehicle that has a bullet-resistant shield comprising bullet resistant glass panels that allows full-enclosure of an operator and passengers on all sides and top, at least four wheels, a steering wheel that controls the vehicle, and the vehicle can fit through ADA compliant double doors and freight or service elevators.

1 . A mechanically-operated vehicle comprising:
 a fully-enclosed shield comprising a bullet resistant glass panels that allows for full-enclosure of an operator and passengers, and a ballistic-panel;   at least four wheels;   an apparatus that controls the vehicle; and   wherein the vehicle can travel through an ADA compliant double size doors and fit in a service or freight elevators.   
     
     
         2 . The vehicle of  claim 1 , wherein the wheels are heavy duty and the apparatus is a standard steering wheel. 
     
     
         3 . The vehicle of  claim 1 , wherein it can maneuver within an ADA-compliant building. 
     
     
         4 . The vehicle of  claim 3 , wherein a passenger seat is set angularly about 45° off center. 
     
     
         5 . The vehicle of  claim 1 , wherein it comprises a transparent top enclosure made of bullet-resistant glass. 
     
     
         6 . The vehicle of  claim 1 , wherein it will be equipped with a rechargeable electric motor. 
     
     
         7 . The vehicle of  claim 1  further comprising four wheels that are heavy duty wheels, wherein the wheels are easily adaptable for terrains on grass, rock, shrubbery, sand, ice, or snow. 
     
     
         8 . The vehicle of  claim 1  further comprising tactically placed 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 lights, 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 strategically located gun ports, two flash bang turrets, two maneuverable robotic claws, and two taser gun batteries. 
     
     
         15 . The vehicle of  claim 1  further comprising reflective law enforcement or military logos and reflective stripes. 
     
     
         16 . The vehicle of  claim 1  further comprising a biometric reader on the steering wheel to permit secured operation of the vehicle. 
     
     
         17 . The vehicle of  claim 1  further comprising a PIN reader to permit secured operation of the vehicle for the administrator or as backup authentication should the biometric reader fail. 
     
     
         18 . The vehicle of  claim 1 , wherein the vehicle 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.