Catherine J Stephens

US Patent:

20200284061, Sep 10, 2020

Filed:

Mar 7, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/296109

Inventors:

- Alexandria VA, US
Catherine S. Stephens - Clinton MS, US
Andrew B. Edwards - Toney AL, US

International Classification:

E04H 9/06
F41H 5/24
E04G 23/04

Abstract:

A configuration, all components of which are man portable in some embodiments, for holding panels to protect assets against external force and impacts from airborne projectiles. An open box-like stackable frame module holds panels along a side of the frame. Multiple frames are connected to construct a protective barrier, such as a wall. Frames include provisions for connection in a vertical configuration so as to allow stacking of the frames to increase the height of the barrier. A method of installing is also provided.

US Patent:

20200284553, Sep 10, 2020

Filed:

Mar 7, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/296149

Inventors:

- Alexandria VA, US
Catherine S Stephens - Clinton MS, US
Omar G Flores - Vicksburg MS, US
Andrew B Edwards - Toney AL, US
Erik M Chappell - Vicksburg MS, US
Carey D Price - Vicksburg MS, US

International Classification:

F41H 5/013
E04H 9/04
E04B 1/343
E04B 1/344

Abstract:

Ready armor modular protective systems that can be rapidly deployed in an urban environment. Exemplary armor systems include multiple space frame units. Adjacent space frame units can be coupled together with vertically adjustable coupling mechanisms. Coupling mechanisms (e.g. slot and pin connecting mechanisms) can facilitate relative displacement between adjacent space frame units when the units are connected. In this way, a wall of connected adjacent space frame units can be placed and/or moved along an uneven or irregular surface (e.g. having bumps or a grade) and the adjacent space frame units can remain in parallel and/or vertical orientation relative to one another. Suspension mechanisms can help to facilitate or enable rapid deployment of a ready armor modular protective system.