Roman Shield (RS)

Abstract

A mechanically-operated vehicle that has an upright body-length bullet-resistant shield comprising bullet resistant glass that allows for enclosure of an operator on three sides and top, at least two wheels, a single hand-controlled apparatus that controls the vehicle, and the vehicle can fit through ADA compliant standard size single door and it can fit in a 3000-lb service elevator.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of Disclosure[0002]The present disclosure relates to a Roman Shield (RS), a tactical device used for moderate to high-risk building entries and searches. Particularly, the RS is a semi-enclosed tactical shield operated on at least two wheels or on a two wheeled vehicle 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) (™ pending), Roman Shield Cycle (RSC) (™ pending), Roman Shield Trike (RST) (™ pending), and Roman Shield Armored Vehicle (RSAV) (™ 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-powered rifle. If Sergeant Rom...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent describes armored vehicles that have a shield to protect people and vehicles. These shields can be used in high-risk situations and can fit through standard doors or elevators. The vehicles have bullet-proof glass and panels that meet military standards. Another version allows for passage through passenger or freight elevators. Overall, the invention provides a motorized life-preserving shield for use 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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