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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7415806 | Ballistic abatement barrier method and system A modular ballistic abatement barrier system (10) includes a first corrugated panel (12) having at least one aperture (13), a second corrugated panel (16) having at least one aperture (17), and a ballistic cloth (14) placed ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7134243 | Blast resistant window framework and elements thereof There is described a profiled sash section for a window sash holding a window pane and intended for being installed in an outer frame of a blast resistant window. The sash section includes a main member enabling inter-engagement between the profiled sash member and ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7056270 | Sandwich wall construction for a kit box or easily stored carrying case The present invention is a method and means for making a carrying case from two open topped boxes from sandwich wall construction, where one box will be lid and the other a base. Living hinges connect a floor section to four sidewalls ensuring accurate vertical alig... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7040062 | Dismantable protective window A reinforced window system for mounting within an opening in a wall, the window system comprising a frame fixable to the wall and a second frame, which is removably installable in the first frame. The first frame is provided with a plurality of fixing members distri... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7023339 | Transportable security portal for screening potential terrorists The security portal (10) is dimensioned to be readily mounted and transported on a trailer (54) alone as a single security portal (10) or with a plurality of security portals to provide screening for a short term, high security event. The portal... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6971207 | Explosion-resistant wall construction A wall construction with increased resistance to overpressure, such as over-pressure as a consequence of explosions, comprises an essentially flat panel with a wall panel that is welded to adjoining structural components. The adjoining structural components are prov... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6848372 | Modular security safe with offset security bolt box having expandable characteristics and method of manufacturing same The modular security safe with offset security bolt box of the present invention includes a number of modular panels which serve as the top, bottom, and sides of the safe. The modular panels of the safe are cast in a plastic or metal mold with high-density concrete ... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6789363 | Security room for information technology facilities A security room for information technology facilities, which exhibits fireproof side walls having a sealing door, a floor and a ceiling. This invention provides a security room designed in a simple way and readily adapted to different spatial configurations, while e... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6668736 | Drop and slide escutcheon A drop and slide escutcheon system where the escutcheon has rims with locking members that fit into locking grooves formed in the funnels on the safe body. The escutcheon is offset by a slight amount, allowing the locking members to slide down into openin... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6637353 | Modular security safe with offset security bolt box and method of manufacturing same The modular security safe with offset security bolt box is provided. A method of manufacturing panels and assembling the safe is also provided. The modular safe includes a number of modular panels which serve as the top, bottom, back and sides of the safe... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6474213 | Reactive stiffening armor system A reactive armor structure having an outer layer and a reactive element adjacent to and integral with the outer layer is provided. The reactive element provides an amount of support to the outer layer effective to restrain movement of the outer layer and ... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6438906 | Safe room A safe room for protecting an occupant against tornado and other extremely high winds, where at least one wall member and roof member of the safe room are constructed from at least one metallic-skinned foam panels having an impact-absorbing sheathing atta... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6415557 | Protective shelter A protective shelter that is made from a plurality of elongate, vertical C-shaped panels that have web portions and perpendicular side portions, and are butt connected together with fasteners that are located in a section of the side portions that are clo... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6394007 | Automated banking machine enclosure A secure enclosure (10) for an automated banking machine includes a chest portion (12) and a moveable door (14). The door is supported on hinge assemblies (20, 22) which enable mounting and accurately positioning the door despite misalignment of the hinge... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6386122 | Modular security safe with offset security bolt box and method of manufacturing same The modular security safe with offset security bolt box is provided. A method of manufacturing panels and assembling the safe is also provided. The modular safe includes a number of modular panels which serve as the top, bottom, and sides of the safe. The... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6044776 | Modular security safe with offset security bolt box and method of manufacturing same The modular security safe with offset security bolt box is provided. A method of manufacturing panels and assembling the safe is also provided. The modular safe includes a number of modular panels which serve as the top, bottom, and sides of the safe. The... | 04/04/2000 |
| 5822936 | Interconnect system for modularly fabricated bullet stops An interconnect system for modularly fabricating bullet stops is disclosed including a plurality of bullet proof plates which are placed adjacent one another to form a seam which is covered by a facing strip. A plurality of bolts extend through the facing... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5769257 | Method and apparatus for minimizing blast damage caused by an explosion in aircraft cargo bay Method and apparatus for minimizing blast damage caused by an explosive device carried in luggage or other cargo loaded on an aircraft. A first cargo container is provided which includes a non-explosion-resistant panel. A second cargo container, also incl... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5499568 | Modular protection system The invention provides modular armor for a vehicle. The modular armor comprises an outer cover with a plurality of mounting racks attached to the vehicle. Armor panels may be added to or removed from the mounting racks as needed.... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5483905 | Security cabinet with display window A security cabinet comprises a body of a high-strength material and at least one burglary resistant lockable door. To make the inventive cabinet sufficiently burglary resistant for storing e.g. firearms, it is designed with one main element and at least o... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5469796 | Multi-layer panels for modular vault structure A lightweight, multilayered panel for use in a modular vault or safe structure has multiple layers of cross-grained wood boards secured together by a grid of hardened masonry nails. The nails are driven into the panel layers from both major face surfaces ... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5435641 | Cabinet for electrical equipment A cabinet formed from a unitary open-faced cubicle structure having two lateral walls, an upper wall, a bottom wall, and a rear wall. A door closes the open face of the structure. The cabinet has at least one chimney along one lateral wall, the chimney ex... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5435255 | Modular safe deposit box assembly A safety deposit box storage structure comprising: a housing formed from continuous metal sheet, the housing having a back wall and spaced apart side walls. At least one inwardly projecting ridge extends along the inner surface of each side wall. A top wa... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5421238 | Modular armor mounting system An improved modular armor system is disclosed where at least two hooks are sed to hold a modular armor construction in place on a light weight vehicle hull. The hooks may have an associated cushioning means which will help protect the vehicle and crew as w... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5386788 | Modular, security enclosure and method of assembly A transportable, reusable rapidly assembled and disassembled, resizable modular, security enclosure utilizes a stepped panel construction. Each panel has an inner portion and an outer portion which form joints. A plurality of channels can be affixed to se... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5249534 | Protective cover A cover for use with a container (1) comprises one or more layers (11, 12, 15) of high tensile strength, high stretch resistance flexible material which are capable of resisting penetration by bomb blast and fragmentation and which are adapted so that the... | 10/05/1993 |
| 5133123 | Security gratings and methods of making bars therefor A security grating of the type comprising an openwork grid is described. It comprises horizontal bars and vertical rods. The rods pass through openings in the bars. At the each intersection between a bar and rod, a set of tabs locks the bars against movem... | 07/28/1992 |
| 5131314 | Method of attaching conical stand-off to a support surface A method for attaching an applique panel to a support surface comprising securing a threaded stud to said support surface; placing a centering washer over said threaded stud such that said stud extends through the eyelet in said centering washer, and at l... | 07/21/1992 |
| 5044252 | Shrapnel absorber A device is provided which affords protection against explosive charges, which is foldable and portable, and which can be used in a planar configuration or folded to provide a protective rim around an inner area. The device is capable of absorbing part of... | 09/03/1991 |
| 4972763 | Impact absorbing shield for industrial cylinder and method of using same A shield member is disclosed for protecting a cylinder barrel. In one embodiment, the shield member is received upon the tie rods that secure the head and end plate of the cylinder assembly. This shield member protects the surface of the cylinder barrel f... | 11/27/1990 |
| 4962710 | Impact-impeding pane/frame structure An impact-impeding structure includes a pane which extends along a plane and has a front and a rear side, and an impact-impeding frame for the pane. The frame may include an outer frame member and an inner frame member received in the outer frame member, ... | 10/16/1990 |
| 4957034 | Candy cane configuration for modular armor unit Disclosed is a modular armor structure for a vehicle, the structure having n external rectangular frame containing a series of spaced parallel beams tilted and overlapping so as to form a continuous barrier against horizontally flying projectiles, the beam... | 09/18/1990 |
| 4928468 | Building panel module A building panel module incorporating spaced inner and outer wall surfaces of metallic sheet construction to provide both longitudinal and transverse load carrying capabilities. The module includes interior baffles that are positioned between the inner an... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4901622 | Armour constructions A reactive armour construction comprises a rigidly fixed outer layer and a relatively loosely fixed inner layer mounted on a structure to be protected in such a way that when a projectile penetrates at an oblique angle the outer layer and is incident upon... | 02/20/1990 |
| 4896613 | Composite bombardment inhibiting section for frame members A blast resistant composite section comprises a base section (1), an intermediate section (2), and a solid, bombardment-inhibiting cover section (3). On a side toward the intermediate section (2) the cover section (3) is provided with depressions which fo... | 01/30/1990 |
| 4896473 | Method of converting to a security glazing system A system to provide security from forced entry or from ballistic missiles and for converting an existing non-secure glazing system into a secure glazing system where the conversion occurs at the exterior of the wall enclosure without disturbing the interi... | 01/30/1990 |
| 4879957 | Impact-impeding pane/frame structure An impact-impeding structure includes a pane which extends along a plane and has a front and a rear side, and an impact-impeding frame for the pane. The frame may include an outer frame member and an inner frame member received in the outer frame member, ... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4878314 | High security window A high security window is presented with a bullet resistant window pane on the exterior, an optional standard window pane on the interior, and an explosion resistant screen centrally located between the panes. The screen is electrically charged to prevent... | 11/07/1989 |
| 4854248 | Blast resistant composite framing section For framing plate type panels a composite section is used which is fitted together from a center part (3) and two lateral parts (4,5). The stay type center part (3) has two stay segments (6,7 ) which are spaced from each other and connected together throu... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4757742 | Composite ballistic armor system Ballistic armor capable of meeting the threat of armor piercing projectiles of the type having a surface facing formed of individual elements and a backing capable of catching fragmented projectiles; the surface elements having gaps between them, the armo... | 07/19/1988 |
