Roman Shield Trike (RST)

Abstract

A mechanically-operated vehicle that has a bullet-resistant shield comprising of bullet resistant glass panels and ballistic panels that allow full-enclosure of an operator on all sides and top, at least three wheels, a single hand-controlled apparatus that controls the vehicle, and the vehicle can fit through ADA compliant double size doors and 4000-lb service / freight elevators.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of Disclosure[0002]The present disclosure relates to a Roman Shield Trike (RST), a tactical device used for moderate to high-risk building entries and searches. Particularly, the RST is a fully enclosed tactical shield integrated into a ballistic-paneled vehicle with at least three wheels which assists an operator, such as an officer or a soldier, in hostile environments while mitigating harm to personnel and enhancing / retaining 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 entry when he was killed by a lone assailant lying in wait inside a residence with a high-power...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent describes a line of armored vehicles that have a shield to protect people and vehicles. These shields can be designed to fit through standard doors and elevators, and they are made with bullet-resistant glass and panels that meet military standards. The vehicles also have a motor and can be used for high-speed chases or as a deterrent to potential terrorist attacks. The technical effect of the invention is to provide enhanced protection for 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, uni-dimensional, and provides limited coverage.

Further, although other multi-role armored vehicles are available, they are 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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