Modular protective system (MPS) expedient guard tower and fighting position

US10365062B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army · US

Inventors

• Tyler S. Oesch · Berlin, DE
• Matthew S. Holmer · Clinton, US
• Bradford A. Steed · Vicksburg, US
• Amy Allen · Amesbury, US
• Andrew B. Edwards · Toney, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 14, 2014
• Grant date: Jul 30, 2019
• Expiry date: Apr 30, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E04H1/12
• WIPO field: Civil engineering
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A modular protective system (MPS) Expedient Guard Tower and Fighting Position meeting multiple criteria for deployment and re-deployment in austere combat environments is disclosed as well as methods of assembly. The MPS Expedient Guard Tower and Fighting Position is lightweight such that it can be easily deployed by helicopter, requires no tools or equipment to assemble, and can be assembled very quickly by a team of four to six soldiers. The Modular Protective System (MPS) Expedient Guard Tower and Fighting Position can be easily recovered, i.e., disassembled and redeployed to a different location and as the title of the invention suggests, it is capable of being constructed in a non-elevated position or an elevated position. Accordingly, it may be used either as a guard tower, a fighting position, or an inspection station, etc., depending upon the particular need.