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US-20260126275-A1 - Anti-Ballistic Room Protection Devices & Methods

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Abstract

A barrier system utilizing one or more barrier devices that are made using layers of lightweight anti-ballistic materials formed into a flexible laminate that can flex and move upon deployment to stop ballistic projectiles such as bullets from entering a protected space. The barrier device is installed to protect the protected region and has a flexible barrier that may be retractable and deployable or may be fixed in place. The barrier system can be configured to protect entire rooms from projectile penetration through walls, windows, doors, and other structures.

Inventors

  • John B. Adrain
  • Robert Francis Bodi

Assignees

  • DISRUPTIVE RESOURCES, LLC

Dates

Publication Date
20260507
Application Date
20241030

Claims (20)

  1. 1 . A method of providing an interior space of a building with a level of bullet protection, comprising the steps of: providing a barrier system including a barrier device comprising: a barrier including a laminate of a plurality of flexible layers of anti-ballistic material bonded together to form said laminate, and a mounting structure configured to allow said barrier to hang from said mounting structure; and installing said barrier device on said building by mounting said mounting structure on a structure of said building such that said barrier is configured to cover a substantial portion of a wall of said building, wherein said barrier system is configured to provide said level of bullet protection against a bullet penetrating that portion of said wall into the interior space.
  2. 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of layers of anti-ballistic material are bonded together by sewing said layers together.
  3. 3 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of layers of anti-ballistic material are bonded together using an adhesive.
  4. 4 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of layers of anti-ballistic material are bonded together by welding said layers together.
  5. 5 . The method of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of said plurality of layers is comprised of woven sheets of aramid fibers.
  6. 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein an outer one of said layers is configured to be decorative.
  7. 7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said barrier is also configured to cover a window in said wall.
  8. 8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said barrier is also configured to cover a door in said wall.
  9. 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said barrier system further includes one or more additional barrier devices installed across said wall to protect additional portions of said wall, one or more windows in said wall, and/or one or more doors in said wall.
  10. 10 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said level of bullet protection is at least level IIIA of the NIJ standard and/or level 3 of the UL standard.
  11. 11 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said barrier device is installed on an interior portion of said wall.
  12. 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said barrier device is configured such that said barrier is retractable and deployable after installation.
  13. 13 . A method of providing an interior space of a building with a level of bullet protection, comprising the steps of: providing a barrier system including a barrier device comprising: a barrier including a laminate of a plurality of flexible layers of woven anti-ballistic material bonded together to form said laminate, and a mounting structure configured to allow said barrier to hang from said mounting structure; and installing said barrier device on said building by mounting said mounting structure on a structure of said building such that said barrier is configured to cover a substantial portion of a wall of said building, wherein said barrier is also configured to cover at least one window and/or one door in said wall, and further wherein said barrier system is configured to provide said level of bullet protection against a bullet penetrating that portion of said wall into the interior space, and wherein said barrier system is configured to provide said level of bullet protection against a bullet penetrating said at least one window and/or one door into the interior space.
  14. 14 . The method of claim 13 , wherein said plurality of layers of anti-ballistic material are bonded together by sewing said layers together.
  15. 15 . The method of claim 13 , wherein said plurality of layers of anti-ballistic material are bonded together using an adhesive.
  16. 16 . The method of claim 13 , wherein said plurality of layers of anti-ballistic material are bonded together by welding said layers together.
  17. 17 . The method of claim 13 , wherein a plurality of said plurality of layers is comprised of woven sheets of aramid fibers.
  18. 18 . The method of claim 13 , wherein an outer one of said layers is configured to be decorative.
  19. 19 . The method of claim 13 , wherein said barrier system further includes one or more additional barrier devices installed across said wall to protect additional portions of said wall, one or more windows in said wall, and/or one or more doors in said wall.
  20. 20 . The method of claim 13 , wherein said level of bullet protection is at least level IIIA of the NIJ standard and/or level 3 of the UL standard.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 18/111,114 filed on Feb. 17, 2023, which is a continuation of U.S. Pat. No. 11,561,070 filed on Aug. 28, 2020, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Pat. No. 10,801,815 filed on Dec. 10, 2018, all incorporated herein by reference. This application is also a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 18/588,955 filed on Feb. 27, 2024, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Pat. No. 11,920,905 filed on Aug. 15, 2022, which is a continuation of PCT application serial number PCT/US22/22860 filed on Mar. 31, 2022, which claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 63/169,783 filed on Apr. 1, 2021, all incorporated herein by reference. This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 63/546,432 filed on Oct. 30, 2023, which is incorporated by reference. This application incorporates by reference U.S. application Ser. No. 17/979,680 filed on Nov. 2, 2022, directed at Anti-Ballistic Barriers and Doors. BACKGROUND Anti-ballistic barriers, configured as window blinds, such as venetian blinds, and vertical blinds, screens, shields, etc. may be used in residential and commercial applications as window coverings, screens, barriers, etc. to act as a physical barrier, and because of their ability to selectively vary the amount of light passing through a window, glass door, skylight, or the like, by the varying deployment, or adjustment of a plurality of vanes, louvers or slats. Current anti-ballastic protection systems in residential and commercial applications such as armored doors, shutters, and windows are usually made of metal or a cermaic material containing at least one metal or ceramic plate, and thus having a realtively high weight. Some plastic systems exist that have lower weight, but that are very flimsy and weak, and thus would provide no protection from projectiles or other forced entry into the dwelling. Such devices tend to be rigid, heavy, cumbersome and not retractable. Desired are bullet resistant solutions that are designed to protect entire walls of doors and windows from entry by ballistic projectiles into a protected space. SUMMARY The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some example aspects described in the detailed description. Provided are example barrier systems for protecting against ballistic projectiles like bullets fired from guns and explosive shrapnel, with the systems comprising laminated sheets of material having anti-ballistic properties to prevent penetration by the ballistic projectile, such as are disclosed in any of U.S. Pat. No. 11,566,872, granted on Jan. 31, 2023 directed at Bullet Proof Barriers, U.S. application Ser. No. 17/979,680 filed on Nov. 2, 2022, directed at Anti-Ballistic Barriers and Doors, and U.S. application Ser. No. 17/888,246 filed on Aug. 15, 2022 directed at Anti-Ballistic Barriers And Methods Of Manufacture, all incorporated herein by reference. Utilizing the laminated sheet designs described in the above applications, and/or as described hereinbelow, can provide an improved approach to protecting entire rooms from ballistic projectile entry through walls, including any doors and windows or other penetration points, is provided. The barrier device can be installed on an interior wall, exterior wall, or both. Similarly, such a device can be used in hallways of buildings as well. Provided is method of providing an interior space of a building with a level of bullet protection, comprising the steps of: providing a barrier system including a barrier device comprising: a barrier including a laminate of a plurality of flexible layers of anti-ballistic material bonded together to form said laminate, and a mounting structure configured to allow said barrier to hang from said mounting structure; and installing said barrier device on said building by mounting said mounting structure on a structure of said building such that said barrier is configured to cover a substantial portion of a wall of said building. The barrier system is configured to provide said level of bullet protection against a bullet penetrating that portion of said wall into the interior space. Also provided is a method of providing an interior space of a building with a level of bullet protection, comprising the steps of: providing a barrier system including a barrier device comprising: a barrier including a laminate of a plurality of flexible layers of anti-ballistic material stitched together to form said laminate, said laminate including an outer layer configured to be decorative, and a mounting structure configured to allow said barrier to hang from said mounting structure; and installing said barrier device on said building by mounting said mounting structure on a structure of said building such that said barrier is configured to cover a substantial portion of a wall