Roman Shield Armored Vehicle (RSAV)

Abstract

A mechanically-operated vehicle that has a bullet-resistant shield comprising bullet resistant glass panels that allows full-enclosure of an operator and passengers on all sides and top, at least four wheels, a steering wheel that controls the vehicle, and the vehicle can fit through ADA compliant double doors and freight or service elevators.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of Disclosure[0002]The present disclosure relates to a Roman Shield Armored Vehicle (RSAV), a tactical device used for moderate to high-risk building entries and searches. Particularly, the RSAV is a fully enclosed tactical shield comprised of bullet resistant glass operated on a ballistic-paneled vehicle with four wheels which transports an operator and a maximum of three additional personnel, such as officers or soldiers, into hostile environments while mitigating harm to personnel and enhancing / retaining defensive and offensive capabilities.[0003]2. Background Art[0004]The Roman Shield (RS) (TM pending), Roman Shield Cycle (RSC) (TM pending), Roman Shield Trike (RST) (TM pending), and Roman Shield Armored Vehicle (RSAV) (TM pending) are dedicated to Oakland Police Sergeant Ervin Romans and to our brothers and sisters whose lives were taken in the line of duty. In 2009, Sergeant Romans, a SWAT member, was conducting a high-risk building en...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent describes armored vehicles with a bullet-proof glass shield that can be used for protection in high-risk situations. The vehicles can fit through doors and elevators that meet disability standards. The invention also includes additional ballistic panels that meet military standards. The patent also mentions a version of the invention that allows for passage through freight elevators. Overall, the invention provides a unique solution for protecting people and vehicles in high-risk situations.

Problems solved by technology

A dangerous aspect of an officer's job is to enter a building when it is occupied by armed individual(s).

Often, after breaching a door, an officer is subject to physical and assaults from deadly weapons.

Generally, an officer enters a room with minimal protection, wearing a tactical vest, and maybe utilizing a hand carried shield which places the officer in a tactical disadvantage because one arm is occupied, thus reducing his response to deadly threats.

In addition, the hand carried tactical shield is heavy, one-dimensional, and provides limited coverage.

Further, although other multi-role armored vehicles are available, they are too large or inadequate to enter buildings, especially in residential or urban neighborhoods, without causing significant structural damages primarily due to their large, cumbersome, and generally destructive nature when they breach a building.

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