20240044620. BALLISTIC SHIELD simplified abstract (POINTMAN ARMOR CONCEPTS B.V.)
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BALLISTIC SHIELD
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Inventor(s)
Abraham Alexander Frederic Oostvogel of Amsterdam (NL)
BALLISTIC SHIELD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240044620 titled 'BALLISTIC SHIELD
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of this patent application describes a protective shield that consists of a shield body. The shield body includes a shield panel with two faces, one facing the direction of a threat and the other facing the opposite direction. The panel edges are covered by an edging. The shield body also has connectors that allow for the attachment of accessories on the threat side, some of which are exposed or can be exposed on the threat side and are partly accommodated in the edging.
- The patent is for a protective shield with a shield body that has connectors for mounting accessories.
- The shield panel has two faces, one facing the threat direction and the other facing the protected direction.
- The panel edges are covered by an edging.
- Some of the connectors are arranged on the threat side and/or exposed or exposable on the threat side.
- The connectors are partly accommodated in the edging.
Potential Applications:
- Personal protective equipment for law enforcement or military personnel.
- Riot control gear for police forces.
- Shields for security personnel in high-risk environments.
- Protective barriers for use in hazardous industrial settings.
Problems Solved:
- Provides a means for attaching accessories to a protective shield.
- Offers protection from threats in a specific direction.
- Covers and protects the edges of the shield panel.
- Allows for easy attachment and removal of accessories.
Benefits:
- Versatile and customizable shield design.
- Enhanced protection for users in dangerous situations.
- Easy attachment and removal of accessories for adaptability.
- Durable and long-lasting shield construction.
Original Abstract Submitted
a protective shield comprises a shield body. the shield body comprises a shield panel having a first and second face defining a threat side in a threat direction and a protected side in a protected direction opposite the threat side and threat direction, respectively, and having opposite panel edges and an edging covering at least part of the panel edges. the shield body further comprises connectors for mounting, in particular removably mounting, one or more accessories to the shield body on the threat side. at least some of the connectors are arranged on the threat side and/or at least one of exposed and exposable on the threat side, and at least partly accommodated in the edging.
