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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 07, 2010
Filed:
Aug. 15, 2007
Richard L. Allor, Livonia, MI (US);
Michael K. Benjamin, Germantown, TN (US);
David A. Detroyer, Romulus, MI (US);
James C. Lalonde, Farmington Hills, MI (US);
Terry R. Peckham, Waterford, MI (US);
Alan J. Peleshok, Livonia, MI (US);
Dainius E. Skiotys, Farmington Hills, MI (US);
Richard L. Allor, Livonia, MI (US);
Michael K. Benjamin, Germantown, TN (US);
David A. DeTroyer, Romulus, MI (US);
James C. LaLonde, Farmington Hills, MI (US);
Terry R. Peckham, Waterford, MI (US);
Alan J. Peleshok, Livonia, MI (US);
Dainius E. Skiotys, Farmington Hills, MI (US);
Ceradyne, Inc., Costa Mesa, CA (US);
Abstract
The adjustable louvered armor window system invention comprises angled louvers made of the lightweight opaque armor. For the front window a viewing window of ballistic glass can be installed, the rear or sides could be solid armor. The louvers have overlaps to provide for gap protection. When no threat is present, the louvers are in the full open position. Once a threat is detected, then the louvers are closed. The movement of the louvers can be accomplished by a push/pull cable, hydraulic pressure, air pressure or other means. The system in the fully open position allows for a complete unobstructed viewing area. In the semi-deployed or partial down position, the system provides partial ballistic coverage for the occupant, and still allows for some occupant vision capability. In the fully deployed, or fully closed position, the system provides full ballistic coverage for the occupant, with a small viewing area or port, which is made of ballistic grade transparent armor.