Jan 6, 2026

US12516913 - Shield system

In various embodiments, a ballistic shield system may comprise a shield, a ballistic cover, and a fastening system. The shield may have a first curved profile and a first ballistic rating. The ballistic cover may have a second curved profile and a second ballistic rating. The fastening system may be configured to attach the ballistic cover to the shield. Moreover, the second curved profile may match the first curved profile.

Assignee: TYR Tactical, LLC
Inventors: Jason Beck
Filing date: 2018-06-26

The patent describes a ballistic shield system that includes a rigid shield with a specific curved profile and ballistic rating, along with a ballistic cover that has a higher ballistic rating and a matching profile. The system features a fastening mechanism designed to securely attach the cover to the shield while ensuring optimal coverage and minimizing ballistic voids.

Claim 1

1 . A ballistic shield system, comprising: a rigid shield having a first curved profile and a first ballistic rating, the shield having a front defining a first surface area, a first perimeter profile and a back; an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene ballistic tile having a second curved profile and a second ballistic rating the second ballistic rating being higher than the first ballistic rating, the ballistic tile having a back defining a second surface area and a second perimeter profile, wherein the second surface area is less than the first surface area, and wherein the first perimeter profile matches the second perimeter profile; and a handle disposed on the back; a fastening system configured to attach the ballistic tile to a front of the shield, the fastening system configured to maintain the second ballistic rating, wherein the second curved profile matches the first curved profile to provide a uniform contact to minimize the occurrence of ballistic voids, and wherein ballistic rating of the shield system is the second ballistic rating, in response to the ballistic tile being attached to the shield. a rigid shield having a first curved profile and a first ballistic rating, the shield having a front defining a first surface area, a first perimeter profile and a back; an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene ballistic tile having a second curved profile and a second ballistic rating the second ballistic rating being higher than the first ballistic rating, the ballistic tile having a back defining a second surface area and a second perimeter profile, wherein the second surface area is less than the first surface area, and wherein the first perimeter profile matches the second perimeter profile; and a handle disposed on the back; a fastening system configured to attach the ballistic tile to a front of the shield, the fastening system configured to maintain the second ballistic rating, wherein the second curved profile matches the first curved profile to provide a uniform contact to minimize the occurrence of ballistic voids, and wherein ballistic rating of the shield system is the second ballistic rating, in response to the ballistic tile being attached to the shield. wherein the second curved profile matches the first curved profile to provide a uniform contact to minimize the occurrence of ballistic voids, and wherein ballistic rating of the shield system is the second ballistic rating, in response to the ballistic tile being attached to the shield.

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