Ordnance – Shields – Transportable
Reexamination Certificate
2010-04-05
2011-10-11
Carone, Michael (Department: 3641)
Ordnance
Shields
Transportable
C089S036070, C089S036090, C296S193070, C296S187070, C296S187080
Reexamination Certificate
active
08033208
ABSTRACT:
In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a blast-resistant armored land vehicle. Wheels or tracks may be attached to the vehicle by an independent suspension. The vehicle may include a body comprised of sheet materials, the body having a longitudinal centerline, an upper portion including opposite side portions, a first bottom portion defining a V, with the apex of the V substantially parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle and extending along a portion of the vehicle, and a second bottom portion defining a V, with the apex of the V substantially parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle and extending along another portion of the vehicle. The first bottom portion further includes an energy-absorbing member extending longitudinally within an interior of the first bottom portion. The energy-absorbing member may be on the inside of the apex of the V and be held in position during the blast by its own inertia. The vehicle may also include a spine member having a V shaped cross section and extending along the entire length of the vehicle. All or a portion of the engine, transmission, and drive train assembly may be within the spine member. A vehicle not having a second bottom portion may be retrofitted with the second bottom portion by way of a kit.
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Borders, III Thomas E.
Georgas Jonathan W.
Joynt Vernon P.
North John W.
White James E.
Abdosh Samir
Carone Michael
Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP
Force Protection Technologies, Inc.
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