A wide variety of potential practical and useful embodiments will be more readily understood through the following detailed description of certain exemplary embodiments, with reference to the accompanying exemplary drawings in which:
Certain exemplary embodiments provide a barrier comprising a shield unit that comprises a bullet resistant material, such as metal, plastic, ceramic or a composite material. The shield unit can comprise one or more windows of a substantially transparent comprising a bullet resistant material, such as a bullet resistant plastic or glass. The shield unit can comprise a shooting port through which firearms can be shot. The shield unit can comprise two sets of wheels, one for transporting the shield unit with a motor vehicle to an active site, the second of which is used to move the shield unit after the shield unit is deployed at the active site.
The uniqueness of this mobile transforming shield (MTS) is the design, with strategically placed pivot points that balance the weight in a manner that one adult can manipulate the shield that may weigh in excess of 1000 pounds. A single individual can, hook it to a towing vehicle, drive to a delivery point, unhook, stand it up and roll it into position.
First base side panel 1160 and/or second base side panel 1130 can define a rocker section 1140, which is constructed to allow one or more users to rotate system 1000 into and/or out of a towable configuration (as illustrated in
System 1000 can comprise a set of apertures 1800. Set of apertures 1800 can be constructed to allow the apex section 1400 of system 1000 to be rotated and fixed relative to base section 1100 of system 1000 as illustrated in
Apex section 1400 can comprise a first apex front panel 1420, a second apex front panel 1440, a first apex side panel 1480 (substantially hidden in this view) and second apex side panel 1460, which are constructed to partially surround one or more users standing behind system 1000.
System 1000 can define a shooting port 1500, which can be used by one or more users to fire ammunition from behind system 1000. System 1000 can comprise a slidably openable port cover 1520. When slidably closed, slidably openable port cover 1520 can act as a portion of a ballistic shield to armaments discharged in a direction of system 1000. As desired by the one or more users, slidably openable port cover 1520 can be slidably opened to allow the one or more users to fire ammunition through shooting port 1500 at one or more targets in front of system 1000.
System 1000 can comprise one or more windows 1600. Windows 1600 can be substantially transparent to a human and can be fabricated and/or constructed from a bullet resistant material, such as a bullet resistant plastic or glass. The one or more users of system 1000 can view a scene in front of system 1000 and can make decisions based upon observations about where and how to position system 1000 advantageously to accomplish strategic objectives.
Base section 1100 can comprise:
Apex section can comprise:
Apex section 1400 is constructed to rotate on hinges relative to base section 1100 to reduce a height of system 1000 when moved via transportation wheels 1300. When placed in a shield configuration, system 1000 can function as a ballistic shield. Rotation via hinges results in system 1000 changing from a shield configuration to a towable configuration.
System 1000 can comprise a lock, which is constructed to be positioned by a human to restrain rotation of the apex section relative to the base section to hold system 1000 in either a shield configuration or a towable configuration.
System 1000 can comprise window 1600 coupled to at least one of first apex front panel 1420 and second apex front panel 1440 (the illustrated embodiment comprises a window in each of first apex front panel 1420 and second apex front panel 1440). Window 1600 can be substantially transparent to a human. Window 1600 can be constructed from a substantially bullet resistant material.
System 1000 can comprise slidably openable port cover 1520, which can be coupled to at least one of first apex front panel 1420 and second apex front panel 1440. When slidably closed, slidably openable port cover 1520 is constructed to act as a ballistic shield to armaments discharged in a direction of system 1000. When slidably opened, slidably openable port cover 1520 is constructed to expose shooting port 1500, which is defined by at least one of first apex front panel 1420 and second apex front panel 1440. Shooting port 1500 is constructed to allow the one or more humans to fire ammunition through shooting port 1500 at one or more targets in front of system 1000.
Each of first base side panel 1160 and second base side panel 1130 can define a curved shape rocker section that allows 1140 the system to be rolled from a shield configuration to the towable configuration. Apex section 1400 can be rotated relative to 1100 base section via hinge pins as illustrated in
One or more users can grasp a bar or handle comprised by system 4000 and apply a downward force to cause the weight of system 4000 to rest on rocker section 4140. The curved shape of rocker section 4140 allows system 4000 to be rolled into and/or out of the towable configuration, where trailer wheel set 4300 rests on the earth and system 4000 can be towed by a motor vehicle. When in a towable configuration, trailer wheel set 4300 can be used to move system 4000 utilizing a motor vehicle with a trailer hitch. System 4000 can comprise and/or be operatively coupled to receiver 4700, which can be constructed to be coupled to the trailer hitch.
At activity 5400, the system can be placed in an upright configuration, such as illustrated in
When the following terms are used substantively herein, the accompanying definitions apply. These terms and definitions are presented without prejudice, and, consistent with the application, the right to redefine these terms during the prosecution of this application or any application claiming priority hereto is reserved. For the purpose of interpreting a claim of any patent that claims priority hereto, each definition (or redefined term if an original definition was amended during the prosecution of that patent), functions as a clear and unambiguous disavowal of the subject matter outside of that definition.
a—at least one.
activity—an action, act, step, and/or process or section thereof.
allow—to permit.
and/or—either in conjunction with or in alternative to.
apex—an uppermost section in operative embodiments.
aperture—an opening.
apparatus—an appliance or device constructed to a particular purpose.
armament—a weapon.
associate—to join, connect together, and/or relate.
ballistic shield—a barrier specifically constructed to substantially defeat handgun, long gun, shotgun projectile threats, stabbing or cutting-type weaponry, and/or hand-thrown or launched projectiles such as rocks and arrows.
base—a lower section of operative embodiments.
behind—positioned on a side of a system such that a barrier is between a potential danger at a scene and a human.
bullet resistant material—a substance that does not allow passage of a projectile from a gun.
can—is capable of, in at least some embodiments.
comprising—including but not limited to.
constructed to—built for a specific use or situation.
couple—to join, connect, and/or link together.
curved shape—having a contour that defines an arc.
define—to establish the outline, form, or structure of.
device—a machine, manufacture, and/or collection thereof.
direction—a line along which something moves.
discharge—to fire a weapon.
expose—to uncover.
front—a side of a system facing a direction of danger at a scene.
height—a distance from a top of something to a bottom of something.
hinge—a jointed apparatus on which a swinging part turns.
pin—a piece of solid material used for fastening or supporting one thing from another.
humans—homo sapiens.
intersect—to cross along a line.
lock—an apparatus constructed to secure something in a fixed position.
may—is allowed and/or permitted to, in at least some embodiments.
method—a process, procedure, and/or collection of related activities for accomplishing something.
move—to reposition from one location to another.
obtuse angle—an angle greater than approximately ninety degrees but less than approximately one hundred and eighty degrees.
open—lacking a barrier.
panel—a substantially flat piece of something.
parallel—substantially equidistant at all points.
plane—a substantially flat surface.
plurality—the state of being plural and/or more than one.
port cover—a piece of material that is placed over an opening.
position—to place.
positioning wheels—substantially circular apparati that turn on an axis for the purpose of movement of a system via human energy rolling over a relatively short distance (i.e., less than approximately one mile).
predetermined—established in advance.
provide—to furnish, supply, give, and/or make available.
push—to press against with force in order to drive or impel.
receive—to get as a signal, take, acquire, and/or obtain.
receiver—an apparatus constructed to couple to a trailer hitch.
reduce—to diminish.
repeatedly—again and again; repetitively.
restrain—to limit motion of.
rocker section—a section of a system on which a section of a weight of a system rests when the system is rotated.
roll—to move via rotation.
rotate—to turn about an axis.
section—a distinct section of something.
shield configuration—a state of a system when the system is locked at full height and a pair of positioning wheels comprised by the system are in contact with the ground.
shooting port—an opening through which a weapon can be fired.
slide—to move smoothly along a surface.
substantially—to a great extent or degree.
system—a collection of mechanisms, devices, machines, articles of manufacture, processes, data, and/or instructions, the collection constructed to perform one or more specific functions.
target—a mark that is shot at.
towable configuration—a positioning of a system that allows the system to be moved via a vehicle coupled to the system via a trailer hitch, wherein a pair of transportation wheels comprised by the system are in contact with the ground.
trailer hitch—an apparatus coupleable to a vehicle, the apparatus comprising a ball that is constructed to engage with a receiver to tow something with the vehicle.
transparent—having a property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen relatively clearly by a human.
transportation wheels—substantially circular apparati that turn on an axis for the purpose of movement of a system coupled to a vehicle via rolling over a potentially long distance (i.e., potentially greater than approximately one mile).
vehicle—a means of conveyance that moves on wheels.
via—by way of and/or utilizing.
window—a defined opening in something in which a light transmitting material is placed.
Still other substantially and specifically practical and useful embodiments will become readily apparent to those skilled in this art from reading the above-recited and/or herein-included detailed description and/or drawings of certain exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that numerous variations, modifications, and additional embodiments are possible, and accordingly, all such variations, modifications, and embodiments are to be regarded as being within the scope of this application.
Thus, regardless of the content of any section (e.g., title, field, background, summary, description, abstract, drawing figure, etc.) of this application, unless clearly specified to the contrary, such as via explicit definition, assertion, or argument, with respect to any claim, whether of this application and/or any claim of any application claiming priority hereto, and whether originally presented or otherwise:
Moreover, when any number or range is described herein, unless clearly stated otherwise, that number or range is approximate. When any range is described herein, unless clearly stated otherwise, that range includes all values therein and all subranges therein. For example, if a range of 1 to 10 is described, that range includes all values therebetween, such as for example, 1.1, 2.5, 3.335, 5, 6.179, 8.9999, etc., and includes all subranges therebetween, such as for example, 1 to 3.65, 2.8 to 8.14, 1.93 to 9, etc.
When any claim element is followed by a drawing element number, that drawing element number is exemplary and non-limiting on claim scope. No claim of this application is intended to invoke paragraph six of 35 USC 112 unless the precise phrase “means for” is followed by a gerund.
Any information in any material (e.g., a United States patent, United States patent application, book, article, etc.) that has been incorporated by reference herein, is only incorporated by reference to the extent that no conflict exists between such information and the other statements and drawings set forth herein. In the event of such conflict, including a conflict that would render invalid any claim herein or seeking priority hereto, then any such conflicting information in such material is specifically not incorporated by reference herein.
Accordingly, every section (e.g., title, field, background, summary, description, abstract, drawing figure, etc.) of this application, other than the claims themselves, is to be regarded as illustrative in nature, and not as restrictive, and the scope of subject matter protected by any patent that issues based on this application is defined only by the claims of that patent.
This application claims priority to, and incorporates by reference herein in its entirety, pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/107,323 (Attorney Docket No. 1022-008), filed Jan. 23, 2015.
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