WO2007146792A2 - Bouclier de protection balistique - Google Patents

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WO2007146792A2
WO2007146792A2 PCT/US2007/070741 US2007070741W WO2007146792A2 WO 2007146792 A2 WO2007146792 A2 WO 2007146792A2 US 2007070741 W US2007070741 W US 2007070741W WO 2007146792 A2 WO2007146792 A2 WO 2007146792A2
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Edward R. Dovner
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Dovner Edward R
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H5/00—Armour; Armour plates
    • F41H5/06—Shields
    • F41H5/08—Shields for personal use, i.e. hand held shields
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41C—SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS, RIFLES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
    • F41C33/00—Means for wearing or carrying smallarms
    • F41C33/02—Holsters, i.e. cases for pistols having means for being carried or worn, e.g. at the belt or under the arm
    • F41C33/0209—Pouch or pocket like containers for small arms covering all or most of the small arm
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H13/00—Means of attack or defence not otherwise provided for
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H9/00—Equipment for attack or defence by spreading flame, gas or smoke or leurres; Chemical warfare equipment
    • F41H9/10—Hand-held or body-worn self-defence devices using repellant gases or chemicals

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  • the present invention relates to protective shields, and more particularly, to ballistic shields.
  • ballistic shield is intended to refer to a shield designed to minimize the chances of a fatality or serious injury in the event of a bullet strike, shrapnel strike, or the like (but not necessarily to be impenetrable to all types of strikes under all conditions).
  • Figure 1 illustrates a front view of a protective shield in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figures 2 through 6 illustrate a rear view of a protective shield configured with various accessories in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention.
  • Figure 7 illustrates a foot and attachment mechanism for use in connection with a protective shield in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 8 illustrates a front view of a protective shield in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 9 illustrates a rear view of the protective shield of Figure 8.
  • the present invention may provide a protective shield (such as a ballistic shield) that may provide enhanced protection to a user, that may provide the user with increased visibility, and that may reduce exposure of the extremities of the user to potentially lethal projectiles.
  • the protective shield may include a design configuration that facilitates weapon deployment and/or ambidextrous use of the protective shield.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a protective shield 10 designed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the protective shield 10 may be used as a ballistic shield, it may be made of a strong material (e.g., Level IIIA ballistic material), so as to provide frontal protection to the user.
  • the protective shield 10 includes, in an embodiment, an upper portion 12, and a lower portion 14.
  • the upper portion 12 may have a width 13 sufficiently wide to provide coverage and ballistic protection to at least the head of the user.
  • the lower portion 14, likewise, may provide ballistic protection to at least the torso of the user, and may have a width 15 measurably greater than the width 13 of the upper portion 12. With such a design, the lower portion 14 may laterally extend beyond the upper portion 12 to form a flange 16 at each side of an intersection between the upper and lower portions.
  • the upper portion 12 of the protective shield 10 may be centrally aligned in relation to the lower portion 14. This configuration facilitates ambidextrous use of shield 10 (e.g., by allowing the user to deploy the shield 10 as well as a firearm, each with either hand).
  • the firearm may be supported on flange 16 on either side of the upper portion 12, depending on which hand the user utilizes to hold and operate the firearm.
  • the upper portion 12 of the protective shield 10 may be offset (e.g., aligned with the lower portion 14 along a left or right edge of the protective shield 10) thereby creating a single flange 16 on one side of the protective shield 10.
  • this configuration customizes the shield 10, so that it may be utilized by a left-handed user or by a right-handed user.
  • the user may deploy the protective shield 10, and may support a firearm barrel on the flange 16, while remaining essentially completely protected behind the shield 10.
  • the hands and arms of the user may be positioned safely behind the lower portion 14 of the protective shield 10.
  • the undue risk of harm to the hands and arms of the user from projectiles which is an inherent danger when reaching around the side of the shield to use a weapon, may be reduced by utilizing the flange 16 as a weapon support. In this example, the user no longer needs to reach around the side of the shield 10 to operate the weapon.
  • the protective shield 10 may include a viewport 18 that may provide the user with increased visibility.
  • the user may utilize viewport 18 to view an area or potential threat, while being protected behind shield 10.
  • the viewport 18, in one embodiment, may be located in the upper portion 12 of the shield 10. Alternatively, the viewport may be located in the lower portion 14.
  • the viewport 18 may include a transparent ballistic material, such as a polycarbonate material, to provide added protection while allowing increased visibility from behind the shield 10.
  • viewport 18 may be relatively large. In one specific example, viewport 18 may measure about 5.5x10 inches in size. The relatively larger size of the viewport 18 may provide the user with additional visibility.
  • FIGS 2 through 6 illustrate a rear view of the protective shield 10, there is shown a variety of configurations for accessories and handles arranged in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention.
  • the protective shield 10 may include a rear surface 20 upon which a fastening combination 21 may be provided for accepting at least one accessory.
  • the fastening combination 21 may be a hook and loop fastening combination (e.g., VELCRO).
  • the fastening combination may be snaps, snap buttons, tie- cords, or other fasteners, so long as the combination may accept an accessory.
  • the rear surface 20 of protective shield 10 may include one or more fastening combinations 21 of varying size. These fastening combinations 21 may be affixed to the rear surface 20 by, for example, gluing, fastening, etc. It should be appreciated that the individual fasteners and fastening combinations 21 may be disposed anywhere on the rear surface 20, or may be strategically located on the rear surface 20 to accept various accessories.
  • Each accessory may include a corresponding portion of the fastening combination 21 , so that the accessory may be releasably attached to the rear surface 20.
  • the rear surface 20 may include (or be covered with) a loop portion of the fastening combination 21, and the accessories may include the corresponding hook portion.
  • the rear surface 20 may include (or be covered with) the hook portion, so as to permit the accessories, having the corresponding loop portion, to be placed anywhere upon the rear surface 20.
  • Potential accessories, components, and mission specific adaptations that may be releasably attached to the rear surface 20, include (but are not limited to): a gun holster 23, a utility bag 26, a forearm pad 28, a laser (with or without a holster), a taser (with or without a holster), a light illuminator, a trauma kit 27, a magazine pouch, a night vision device, an additional ballistic plate insert 50, or any other potential useful components.
  • a forearm pad 28 may be included as an accessory on the protective shield 10.
  • the forearm pad 28 may need to be interchanged with a ballistic insert.
  • the forearm pad 28 may be removed to expose the underlying surface having a fastening combination 21.
  • a Level IV ballistic insert 50 may then be releasably attached to the fastening combination 21, thereby customizing the protective shield 10 for the particular mission.
  • the protective shield 10 may also include at least one handle that may be coupled to the rear surface 20.
  • the handles 22, 25, 31, 33, and 40 (which are depicted in Figures 2 through 4) may be affixed to the rear surface 20 by bolting, gluing, or otherwise fastening. These handles may be utilized by the user to carry the shield 10, and to manipulate the position of the shield 10.
  • various handle arrangements may be provided, including (for example) straight handles 22 (see Figure 2), and 33 (see Figure 3), and an adjustable handle 25 (see Figure 2).
  • a handle such as handle 31 (see Figure 3), may be made to swivel, so as to allow greater maneuverability of the shield 10.
  • the protective shield 10 may also include at least one connection point 30 for accepting an adapter device, fixture, or other hardware assembly thereon.
  • each connection point 30 may be coupled to the rear surface 20.
  • the connection points 30 may be Picatinny rail forends, which are typically utilized as mounting rails for accepting weapon accessories.
  • adapter devices such as one or more feet 70, may be attached to the connection points 30 (e.g., via a latch 71, or other fastener or clamp). The foot 70 may allow the protective shield 10 to stand unattended (e.g., so that the shield may be deployed on the ground as a fixed barrier to mitigate direct fire of projectiles and ricochets).
  • a protective shield 10 may have dimensions of about 24x36 inches in size, may weigh about 13 pounds, and may be deployed in and from a vehicle, In normal operation, the user may deploy the protective shield 10 to provide frontal protection. The user may position a firearm (e.g., handgun, long gun) barrel onto the flange 16, and fire at a threat while remaining protected behind the shield 10.
  • the protective shield 10 may be utilized to provide ballistic protection in a similar manner when the user is on the ground in a prone position or on his side. Regardless of the position the user is in, standing, kneeling, or prone position, the flanges 16 may be utilized by the user to deploy a firearm (either a handgun or long gun), while the user remains protected behind the shield 10.
  • the shield 10 when equipped with adapter devices, such as foot 70, the shield 10 may be configured to stand unattended (e.g., be deployed on the ground as a fixed barrier to mitigate direct fire and/or ricochets).
  • the protective shield 10 may be adapted for use by military, law enforcement, school, fire, and/or rescue personnel.
  • Specific uses for the protective shield may include (but not be limited to): active shooter response, dynamic entries, covert searches, officer and victim rescues, hazardous suspect and vehicle approaches, and crowd control.
  • FIG. 8 a front view ( Figure 8) and a rear view ( Figure 9) of a protective shield in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention is shown.
  • shield 800 may include viewport 802 and lights 804 (in one example Lights 804 may be battery operated and may include one or more spotlights and/or floodlights). Further, handle 806, strap 808 and padding 810 may be provided to allow a user to comfortably grip and manipulate shield 800. Further still, Picatinny rail forends 812A, 812B may be provided for attachment of corresponding feet to hold shield 800 upright (see Figure 7, showing an example foot 70 and Picatinny rail forends 30 mounted to a shield).
  • various embodiments of the present invention relate to a protective shield that may provide ballistic protection to a user.
  • the protective shield may include an upper portion, which may be configured to provide ballistic protection to at least the head of the user.
  • the upper portion may have a width at least as wide as the head of the user.
  • the protective shield may also include a lower portion that may be configured to provide ballistic protection to at least the torso of the user.
  • the lower portion may have a width measurably greater than the width of the upper portion, thereby forming one or more flanges at an intersection between the upper and lower portions on the protective shield for supporting a weapon.
  • the described configuration may reduced exposure of the head, hands, and/or arms (particularly during firearm deployment).
  • the protective shield may include a viewport in the upper portion.
  • the viewport may provide the user with increased visibility.
  • the viewport may include a transparent polycarbonate material substantially resistant to ballistic penetration.
  • the protective shield may include a rear surface upon which a fastening combination, such as a hook and loop fastening combination, may be provided for accepting an accessory.
  • a fastening combination such as a hook and loop fastening combination
  • accessories include (but are not limited to): a gun holster, a utility bag, a forearm pad, a laser (with or without a holster), a taser (with or without a holster), a light illuminator, a trauma kit, a magazine pouch, a night vision device, an additional ballistic plate insert and/or any other component(s) useful to the user.
  • the protective shield may also include at least one handle coupled to the rear surface.
  • the handle may be utilized by the user to carry the protective shield, and manipulate its position.
  • the protective shield may further include a connection point coupled to the rear surface for accepting an adapter device, fixture, or other assembly.
  • the protective shield may comprise Level HIA ballistic material.
  • shields of the present invention may also (or instead) be designed to be resistant to sharp and/or blunt weapons (e.g., knives, clubs, etc.).
  • a shield according to the present invention may be designed such that certain components are reusable.
  • shields of the present invention may comprise any desired materials (e.g., aramid fiber; nylon; rayon; cotton, and/or ceramic).
  • the flange(s) may be configured to support the barrel of a handgun, rifle or other weapon (in this regard, a flange may have one or more indentations or other features to hold and/or steady a barrel of a weapon). Further still, any steps may be performed in any desired order (and any desired steps may be added and/or any desired steps may be deleted).

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L'invention concerne un bouclier de protection ayant une partie supérieure, qui peut être configurée pour procurer une protection balistique au moins au niveau de la tête d'un utilisateur, et une partie inférieure, qui peut être configurée pour procurer une protection balistique au moins au niveau du torse de l'utilisateur. La partie supérieure peut avoir une largeur supérieure par rapport à la tête de l'utilisateur. La partie inférieure peut avoir une largeur qui est supérieure à la largeur de la partie supérieure, et qui par conséquent s'étend de manière latérale au-delà de la partie supérieure (formant au moins une région de support d'arme sur le bouclier de protection).
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EP07784372A EP2027426A4 (fr) 2006-06-09 2007-06-08 Bouclier de protection balistique
MX2008015734A MX2008015734A (es) 2006-06-09 2007-06-08 Escudo balistico.

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US11/615,745 US7716748B2 (en) 2006-06-09 2006-12-22 Ballistic shield
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