Transportable modular configuration for holding panels

US8464493B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

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

Inventors

• Nicholas Boone · Vicksburg, US
• Bartley P. Durst · Vicksburg, US
• Toney K. Cummins · Vicksburg, US
• Pamela G. Kinnebrew · Vicksburg, US
• William F. Heard · Clinton, US
• Thomas Slawson · Vicksburg, US
• Michael J. Roth · Fenton, US
• Ryan Stinson · Prairieville, US
• Reed Mosher · Vicksburg, US
• Jerry C. Edwards · Huntsville, US
• Andrew B. Edwards · Toney, US
• Jason D. Edwards · Meridianville, US
• Shane H. Sanford · Franklin, US
• Robert Pilgrim · Benton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 2, 2009
• Grant date: Jun 18, 2013
• Expiry date: Apr 13, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E04B1/3441
• WIPO field: Civil engineering
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A configuration, all components of which are man portable in some embodiments, for holding panels to protect assets against external force and impacts from airborne projectiles. An open box-like stackable frame module holds panels along a side of the frame. Multiple frames are connected to construct a protective barrier, such as a wall. Frames include provisions for connection in a vertical configuration so as to allow stacking of the frames to increase the height of the barrier. A method of installing is also provided.