May 5, 2026

US12618649 - Armor system

The ballistic system described in the present disclosure may be used in vehicle settings and by a user as a shield. The ballistic system may comprise a cover, a headrest hood, and an armor system. The ballistic system may include one or more attachment devices or straps. The ballistic system may include a handle and an accessory panel. A portion of the ballistic system may be installed in the seat back pocket of a car. The ballistic systems described herein may be deployed by a user.

Assignee: American Defense Structures, LLC
Inventors: Grant Bucks, Jeffrey Clement, John Damyanovich, David Fair, Garrett Garner
Filing date: 2024-05-28

ballisticarmorvehicle

The patent describes a ballistic system designed for use in vehicles, featuring a cover that forms a pocket, a headrest hood, and an armor assembly. This system allows for deployment by a user and can be installed in the seat back pocket of a car, providing additional protection.

Claim 1

1 . A ballistic system, comprising: a cover defining an opening and forming a pocket, a headrest hood operatively coupled to the cover and configured to be installed over a headrest of a vehicle seat; an armor assembly installable in the cover; and a ballistic backer partially installable in the cover, the backer including a protruding portion that extends out of the cover; wherein the cover comprises a front and a back, wherein the back contacts a back of the vehicle seat in response to the ballistic seat backer being installed in a vehicle. a cover defining an opening and forming a pocket, a headrest hood operatively coupled to the cover and configured to be installed over a headrest of a vehicle seat; an armor assembly installable in the cover; and a ballistic backer partially installable in the cover, the backer including a protruding portion that extends out of the cover; wherein the cover comprises a front and a back, wherein the back contacts a back of the vehicle seat in response to the ballistic seat backer being installed in a vehicle.

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