# US 10,480,907 B2 · Ballistic art > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,480,907 B2 - Document ID: US10480907B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/994,089 - Filed: 2018-05-31 - Published: 2018-12-27 - Granted: 2019-11-19 - Earliest claimed: 2017-06-08 - Assignees: Cardinal Technologies Inc. - Applicants: Cardinal Technologies LLC - Inventors: Loren R. Klassen; James M. Prom - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10480907B2 ## CPC - F41H 5/08: for personal use {, i.e. hand held shields} - F41H 5/013: Mounting or securing armour plates - G09F 15/0006: {planar structures comprising one or more panels} - G09F 15/0056: {portable display standards} - G09F 23/00: Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes (on or in vehicles G09F21/00) - F41H 3/02: {Flexible, e.g. fabric} covers, e.g. screens, nets {characterised by their material or structure}(making thereof, see the relevant classes, e.g. D04) - F41H 5/04: composed of more than one layer {(outerwear resistant to mechanical aggressions A41D31/24; layered products B32B; shaping reinforced articles B29C67/00)} - G09F 15/0012: {frames therefor} - G09F 15/005: {for orientation or public information} - F41H: ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL - G09F: DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS ## Abstract A ballistic art shield that includes an outwardly-facing surface, an inwardly-facing surface, and a ballistic resistant material. The outwardly-facing surface has a generally planar configuration and the inwardly-facing surface is oriented in an opposing direction to the outwardly-facing surface. The inwardly-facing surface has a generally planar configuration and includes at least one handle that is adjustable to a low profile position with respect to the inwardly-facing surface. The ballistic resistant material is disposed between the outwardly-facing surface and the inwardly facing surface. The outwardly-facing surface includes a shroud for concealing the ballistic resistant material and has a disguised appearance resembling a wall-hung interior wall décor item. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A concealed ballistic art shield, comprising: an outwardly-facing surface, having a generally planar configuration; an inwardly-facing surface, oriented in an opposing direction to the outwardly-facing surface, having a generally planar configuration, and including at least one handle; wherein the at least one handle is tension spring loaded and configured for quick-release adjustment from a low profile position, where the handle is of low profile with respect to the inwardly-facing surface, to a deployed position where the handle extends inwardly for gripping via removal of a detachable release pin that otherwise extends across the inwardly-facing surface and retains the handle; and a ballistic resistant material disposed between the outwardly-facing surface and the inwardly facing surface; wherein the outwardly-facing surface comprises a shroud for concealing the ballistic resistant material, having a disguised appearance resembling an wall-hung interior wall décor item. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The concealed ballistic art shield of claim 1, wherein the wall-hung interior wall décor item is comprised of one or more of the following items: artwork, sign, poster, photograph banner, signboard, painting and graphic. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The concealed ballistic art shield of claim 1, wherein the inwardly-facing surface contains a wall mounting structure. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The concealed ballistic art shield of claim 1, wherein the at least one handle is configured to recess within the inwardly-facing surface. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The concealed ballistic art shield of claim 1, wherein the ballistic resistant material includes one or more of: Kevlar, UHMWPE, Lexan, and carbon fiber composite material. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The concealed ballistic art shield of claim 1, wherein the outwardly-facing surface includes a frame. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The concealed ballistic art shield of claim 1, wherein the shield contains a plurality of sleeve supports by which the concealed ballistic art shield can be tethered to another concealed ballistic art shield. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The concealed ballistic art shield of claim 1, wherein the shield includes an alarm that detects when the ballistic art shield is in use. ### Claim 9 A concealed ballistic art shield, comprising: a ballistic resistant material including an outwardly-facing planar surface and an inwardly facing surface oriented in opposing directions; a frame and wall décor assembly, extending over and around the outwardly-facing planar surface of the ballistic resistant material such that the ballistic resistant material is concealed; an interior panel extending at least partially over the inwardly facing planar surface of the ballistic resistant material; and wherein the interior panel includes a wall mounting structure and at least one handle adjustable to a low profile position against or recessed within a portion of the interior panel; wherein the at least one handle is tension spring loaded and configured for quick-release adjustment from the low profile position to a deployed position in which the handle extends inwardly for gripping via removal of a detachable release pin that otherwise extends across the interior panel and retains the handle. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The concealed ballistic art shield of claim 9, wherein the frame and wall décor assembly comprises one or more of the following items: artwork, sign, poster, photograph banner, signboard, painting and image. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The concealed ballistic art shield of claim 9, wherein the interior panel includes a pair of handles. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The concealed ballistic art shield of claim 9, wherein the handle is biased to a deployed position when the detachable release pin constraining the handle is removed. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The concealed ballistic art shield of claim 9, wherein the ballistic resistant material includes one or more of: Kevlar, UHMWPE, Lexan, and carbon fiber composite material. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The concealed ballistic art shield of claim 9, wherein the shield contains a plurality of sleeve supports by which the concealed ballistic art shield can be tethered to another concealed ballistic art shield. ### Claim 15 A concealed ballistic art shield, comprising: a ballistic resistant material including an outwardly-facing planar surface and an inwardly facing planar surface oriented in opposing directions, the ballistic resistant material sized for insertion within an interior perimeter of a wall-hung picture frame; an interior panel, coupled to the inwardly facing planar surface of the ballistic resistant material; wherein the interior panel contains a plurality of flanges that extend outwardly beyond the perimeter of the ballistic resistant material and provide attachment locations for mounting the interior panel to a wall-hung picture frame; and wherein the interior panel includes at least one handle adjustable to a low profile position against or within a portion of the interior panel; wherein the at least one handle is tension spring loaded and configured for quick-release adjustment from the low profile position to a deployed position in which the handle extends inwardly for gripping via removal of a detachable release pin that otherwise extends across the interior panel and retains the handle. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The concealed ballistic art shield of claim 15, wherein the interior panel includes a pair of handles. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The concealed ballistic art shield of claim 15, wherein the ballistic resistant material includes one or more of: Kevlar, UHMWPE, Lexan, and carbon fiber composite material.