US2021172712A1PendingUtilityA1

Portable Ballistic Shield

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Dec 5, 2019Filed: Dec 5, 2019Published: Jun 10, 2021
Est. expiryDec 5, 2039(~13.3 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Thomas J. Mello
F41H 5/06F41H 5/013F41H 5/0407F41H 7/04
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Abstract

A Portable Ballistic Shield (PBS) is provided. The PBS includes a plurality of transparent laminated polycarbonates for absorbing the kinetic energy of a projectile. The PBS also includes a wedge bar, for mounting the PBS adjacent to a structural element of a vehicle (e.g., windshield frame). The wedge bar may also include an integral mechanical dampener for dissipating kinetic energy transferred from the projectile to the transparent laminated polycarbonates. The PBS also includes a quick release side connector connected to the transparent ballistic shield and a quick release top connector connected to the PBS. The PBS also includes a steering column yoke connected to the transparent ballistic shield for mounting the PBS on the vehicle steering column. The quick release side connector and the quick release top connector may also include integral mechanical dampeners for dissipating kinetic energy transferred from the projectile to the transparent laminated polycarbonates.

Claims

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What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A Portable ballistic shield (PBS), the PBS comprising:
 a transparent ballistic shield;   a wedge bar;   an upper flange connecting the transparent ballistic shield to the wedge bar; and   a steering column yoke connected to the transparent ballistic shield.   
     
     
         2 . The PBS as in  claim 1  wherein the transparent ballistic shield comprises a plurality of transparent laminated polycarbonates. 
     
     
         3 . The PBS as in  claim 1  wherein the transparent ballistic shield comprises aluminum oxynitride. 
     
     
         4 . The PBS as in  claim 1  wherein the transparent ballistic shield comprises magnesium aluminates. 
     
     
         5 . The PBS as in  claim 1  wherein the transparent ballistic shield comprises glass-clad polycarbonate glazed with bullet resistant material. 
     
     
         6 . The PBS as in  claim 1  wherein the wedge bar further comprises a first mechanical dampener. 
     
     
         7 . The PBS as in  claim 1  further comprises a side kinetic energy dissipation system. 
     
     
         8 . The PBS as in  claim 7  wherein the side kinetic energy dissipation system comprises:
 a connector, wherein the connector comprises a second mechanical dampener; 
 a clamp, wherein the clamp attaches the connector to the transparent ballistic shield. 
 
     
     
         9 . The PBS as in  claim 1  further comprising a quick release side connector. 
     
     
         10 . The PBS as in  claim 1  further comprises a top kinetic energy dissipation system. 
     
     
         11 . The PBS as in  claim 10  wherein the top kinetic energy dissipation system comprises:
 a strap connected to the upper flange, wherein the strap comprises a snap button for connecting the strap to a vehicle, and wherein the strap comprises a third mechanical dampener. 
 
     
     
         12 . The PBS as in  claim 1  wherein the strap is woven from shock absorbing composites. 
     
     
         13 . A Portable ballistic shield (PBS), the PBS comprising:
 a transparent ballistic shield, wherein the transparent ballistic shield comprises a plurality of transparent laminated polycarbonates;   a wedge bar, wherein the wedge bar further comprises a first mechanical dampener;   an upper flange connecting the transparent ballistic shield to the wedge bar;   a quick release side connector connected to the transparent ballistic shield;   a quick release top connector connected to the upper flange; and   a steering column yoke connected to the transparent ballistic shield.   
     
     
         14 . The PBS as in  claim 13  wherein the quick release side connector comprises:
 a ring for hooking a hook attached to a vehicle; and 
 a clamp for clamping the ring to the upper flange. 
 
     
     
         15 . The PBS as in  claim 14  wherein the quick release top connector comprises:
 a second ring for hooking a hook attached to the vehicle; and 
 a second clamp for clamping the second ring to the upper flange. 
 
     
     
         16 . The PBS as in  claim 14  wherein the quick release top connector comprises:
 a strap connected to the upper flange, wherein the strap comprises a snap button for connecting the strap to the vehicle and wherein the strap is woven with energy absorption fibers. 
 
     
     
         17 . A Portable ballistic shield (PBS), the PBS comprising:
 a transparent ballistic shield (TBS);   a top member connected to the TBS for wedging the TBS against a windshield; and   a plurality of steering clips connected to the TBS.   
     
     
         18 . The PBS as in  claim 17  wherein the transparent ballistic shield comprises a plurality of transparent laminated polycarbonates. 
     
     
         19 . The PBS as in  claim 17  wherein the transparent ballistic shield comprises aluminum oxynitride. 
     
     
         20 . The PBS as in  claim 17  wherein the transparent ballistic shield comprises magnesium aluminates. 
     
     
         21 . The PBS as in  claim 17  wherein the transparent ballistic shield comprises glass-clad polycarbonate glazed with bullet resistant material.

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