CAROS JARED M (US)
CAROS JARED M (US)
| RU2431582C1 | 2011-10-20 | |||
| RU2382849C1 | 2010-02-27 | |||
| US20030035690A1 | 2003-02-20 |
| Claims 1. A defense barrier system for a maritime vessel, offshore platform, high-risk building, perimeter wall, ad infinitum, comprising : A stainless steel and/or poltrusion framework A series of sharp fang-like protrusions, blades, and/or spikes A triangular safety cage that is grapple-resistant A system of hinges that allows the triangular safety cage to cover and uncover the fang-like protrusions, blades, and/or spikes 2. The defense barrier system of claim 1, in which stainless steel and/or poltrusion is utilized to create a rectangular framework eight feet wide and three feet tall (or alternately six feet wide and two feet, three inches tall) or similar measurements. The bars of this framework are rectangular in shape and range between one and two inches in diameter. 3. The defense barrier system of claim 1, in which sharp fanglike protrusions, blades, and/or spikes of a length of two feet and three inches, or a similar measurement, are attached by bolting or welding to the framework in a parallel fashion. The fangs are attached side-by-side along the bottom panel and framework with the pointed ends facing downward. The spacing between the fangs is approximately nine to ten inches, or a similar measurement. The fangs may be comprised of single blades or spikes, or a multiple cut of blades or spikes. 4. The defense barrier system of claim 1, in which a triangular safety cage is formed from a stainless steel and/or poltrusion framework matching the dimensions and measurements of the base panel and associated framework. The triangular safety cage consists of a rectangular framework and panel, with triangular frameworks of bars extending outward. These triangular frameworks are spaced between four and eight inches apart. The positioning of the triangular bars allows the triangular safety cage to cover and uncover the fang-like protrusions, blades, and/or spikes . 5. The defense barrier system of claim 1, in which the triangular safety cage is attached to the bottom panel and base framework by means of a series of hinges that allows the triangular safety cage to open and close and accordingly cover and uncover the sharp fang-like protrusions, blades, and/or spikes. The defense barrier system of claim 1, in which electrodes are installed between the fang-like protrusions, blades, and/or spikes, thus electrifying the unit. The electrodes are installed on the base platform, most likely on a poltrusion panel or framework. Electricity is then supplied to the individual units by means of an alternating current from an independent power supply that is reinforced by a larger, central power supply, such as the generator of a ship or the primary power source of a building. The defense barrier system of claim 1, in which the complete security system is comprised of these units being attached together to form of a continuous barrier, ideally comprising the entire perimeter of protected vessel, structure, building, property, etc.. |
DEFENSE BARRIER: BLUE SCIMITAR, WHITE SCIMITAR
C-SNAKE DEFENSE PRODUCTS LLC
Electronic File Submission
Contents :
Description (Summary of the Invention)
Claims
Abstract
Background of the Invention
Description of Drawings
Description (Summary of the Invention)
The invention is directed to defense barrier systems for
preventing unauthorized boarding or entry onto a maritime vessel, offshore platform, and/or high-risk building. The invention consists first of all of a framework of stainless steel, poltrusion, or similar substance. This framework is part of a unit-based system that is attached side-by-side along the railing of a ship, offshore platform, high-risk building, perimeter wall, etc. This attached framework houses a series of sharp fang-like protrusions, blades, and/or spikes in a position that dramatically hinders and ideally prevents an unauthorized person from intruding into the protected territory. The invention further utilizes a triangular safety cage that covers and reveals the sharp fang-like protrusions, blades, and/or spikes at will. The triangular safety cage is also designed to be an additional barrier against unauthorized persons, being at an angle that prevents unauthorized persons from easily climbing past it. If desired, the unit can be electrified by installing electrodes underneath or between the fang-like protrusions, blades, and/or spikes. Background of the Invention
The present invention relates to the field of security systems for maritime vessels, offshore platforms, high-risk buildings, perimeter walls, ad infinitum, and particularly defense barrier systems for preventing the unwanted boarding or entry of unauthorized and hostile persons.
Pirates, thieves, terrorists, and other hostiles pose a serious and constant threat to maritime vessels, offshore platforms and rigs, other high-risk buildings and structures, including embassies and government buildings, as well as perimeter walls. While some passive defense systems are currently in use, in particular razor wire, they are usually very primitive and limited in their effectiveness. Their effectiveness is often supplemented with more active security methods, in particular armed security and/or military personnel.
The most common passive defense method, especially for maritime vessels, is the installation of razor wire. Razor wire, however, has proven to be ineffective, easily removed by the unauthorized boarder, and hazardous to the crew during installation and removal. The goal of this invention is to avoid the usage of razor wire completely, and instead create a platform brandishing large, razor-sharp fangs and/or spikes. Furthermore, the platform also utilizes a large triangular safety cage for the purpose of enhancing the safety of the device as well as providing an extra layer of deterrence, in that the triangular safety cage itself is very difficult for a human hostile to bypass. The complete system is comprised of a series of units that are connected to each other and ideally form a continuous barrier, or at least protecting vulnerable areas.
Description of Drawings
Figure 1. Base Panel and Framework with Hinges. A framework is constructed from either stainless steel, poltrusion, or a similar substance. The diameter of the frame is between one and two inches . A framework is constructed eight feet wide and three feet tall, six feet wide and two feet three inches, or similar measurements. Framework bars are installed in intervals of approximately eight to nine inches to later house the fanglike protrusions, blades, and/or spikes. The side pieces of the framework extend upwards to a total of four and a half to six feet (depending on overall model size and ratio) . These upward frame pieces are on a single hinge system. They can be
collapsed for transport and opened and locked into place for installation. These upward frame pieces are attached to the railing of a ship, offshore platform, the side of a high-risk building, perimeter wall, ad infinitum. Framework bars are run across to the two upward pieces for the purposes of provided a platform to lock the triangular safety cage into place when the fangs/blades/spikes are exposed. Hinges are attached to the top of the base panel to attach the triangular safety cage.
Figure 2. Side view of the fang-like protrusions, blades, and/or spikes. In this model, a blade is utilized which is cut from a single sheet of stainless steel metal and sharpened. The back end is then bent into tabs which are bolted, welded, or otherwise attached to the vertical bars of the framework as seen in figure 1. The blade can be a single fang, as seen in this diagram, or can be a cluster of fangs or spikes and create a variety of two or even three dimensional razor-sharp pointed devices as desired. Also in this figure is displayed a steel, poltrusion, fiberglass, or other material, panel, to be
installed between the fang-like protrusions, blades, and/or spikes .
Figure 3. Front view of the triangular safety cage. Eighteen triangular structures (see figure 4) are installed side-by-side onto a steel or poltrusion frame of eight feet by three feet (for the eight feet by three feet model) . They are installed with a distance between them of between four and eight inches. An eight foot framework bar is installed on the top of the triangular safety cage, and a full panel covers the back of the triangular safety cage.
Figure 4. Side view of the triangular safety cage. The triangular safety cage is comprised of eighteen triangular structures (for the eight feet by three feet model). These individual triangular structures are comprised of three framework bars of three feet in length (for the eight feet by three feet model) thattached together by a series of triangular or similar brackets. The two outer triangular structures use a triangular panel to enclose the safety cage.
Figure 5. Complete construction of the unit, with the
triangular safety cage in the full, upright position, and the fang-like protrusions exposed.
Figure 6. Complete construction of the unit, emphasizing the ability of the safety cage to open and close, and thereby exposing and covering the fang-like protrusions. In the upper left illustration, the unit is in the process of opening. In the bottom right illustration, the unit is closed with the triangular safety cage covering the fangs, blades, elements, and/or other dangerous elements.