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US 7,980,166 B1Granted
Ballistic barrier
OwnerCharles L. Fuqua, Steven S. Kahreinventors
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Abstract
A ballistic barrier incorporates a flexible ballistic blanket having a threat side and a protected side, opposing top and bottom edges, and opposing side edges. A plurality of spaced-apart elongated stiffening elements extend longitudinally between opposing top and bottom edges of the ballistic blanket. An elongated structural brace extends laterally between opposing side edges of the ballistic blanket, and is arranged to support the ballistic blanket in a desired lateral configuration.
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A ballistic barrier, comprising:
- a flexible ballistic blanket having a threat side and a protected side, opposing top and bottom edges, and opposing side edges;
- and said ballistic blanket comprising a plurality of laterally spaced, integrally-formed, longitudinal sleeves;
- a plurality of spaced-apart elongated stiffening elements extending longitudinally between opposing top and bottom edges of said ballistic blanket, wherein said stiffening elements comprise a plurality of elongated parallel stiffening rods received within respective longitudinal sleeves and extending substantially from the top edge of said ballistic blanket to the bottom edge of said ballistic blanket;
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- an elongated structural brace extending laterally between opposing side edges of said ballistic blanket, and arranged to support said ballistic blanket in a desired lateral configuration.
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