Armored crate apparatus and manufacturing system

Abstract

An armored enclosure apparatus and system of manufacturing thereof is described. The apparatus is equipped with an enclosure substrate, at least one opening panel, and a durable exterior coating. The exterior coating is preferably molded to the exterior of the enclosure substrate, resulting in a fortified container suitable for storage, transport, and delivery of sensitive, fragile, valuable, and otherwise damage-prone items. An interior of the enclosure substrate may also be equipped with a molded coating configured to further protect contents of the enclosure. Thickness of the exterior coating may vary in accordance with the size of the enclosure, and the contents.

I claim: 
     
         1 . An armored crate apparatus comprising:
 an enclosure;   an enclosure substrate, said enclosure substrate composed of at least one of the following: hemp, straw composite, bamboo, cellular PVC, metal, fiberglass, fiberglass-faced gypsum panels, corrugated plastic, corrugated cardboard, carbon fiber, and mesh;   wherein said enclosure encompasses said enclosure substrate;   an interior, said interior present within said enclosure substrate;   an opening panel, said opening panel disposed as one of multiple panels of said enclosure; and   an exterior coating, said exterior coating disposed atop said enclosure substrate.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said exterior coating is composed of at least one layer of polyurethane. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said exterior coating is non-corrosive. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said exterior coating is a liquid-proof contamination barrier. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising: an interior coating, said interior coating disposed within said interior, on an underside of said enclosure substrate. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein said interior coating is food-safe. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein said interior coating is an infestation-proofing barrier. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein said interior coating is a contaminate-proofing barrier. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said opening panel is configured to pivot up and away from said enclosure, facilitating access to said interior. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said opening panel is configured to be pried off of said enclosure to facilitate access to said interior. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said exterior coating is composed of at least one layer of polyurea. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein said exterior coating is composed of at least one layer of polyurethane. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein said exterior coating is composed of at least one layer of polyurea. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein said exterior coating is a liquid-proof contamination barrier. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein said opening panel is configured to pivot away from said enclosure, facilitating access to said interior. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein said opening panel is configured to be pried off of said enclosure to facilitate access to said interior. 
     
     
         17 . An armored crate apparatus comprising:
 an enclosure;   an enclosure substrate, said enclosure substrate composed of at least one of the following: hemp, straw composite, bamboo, cellular PVC, metal, fiberglass, fiberglass-faced gypsum panels, corrugated plastic, corrugated cardboard, carbon fiber, and composite;   wherein said enclosure encompasses said enclosure substrate;   an interior, said interior present within said enclosure substrate;   an opening panel, said opening panel disposed as one of multiple panels of said enclosure; and   an exterior coating, said exterior coating disposed atop said enclosure substrate.