ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 31 -- United States Patent no. 12,590,783, issued on March 31.
"Forward-fighting position ballistic shield device" was invented by Thomas K Milo (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A forward-fighting ballistic shield device is provided. The device is comprised of a ballistic shield device that can function as both a ground-deployed and a carried shield to protect against ballistic blast and fragmentation impacts. The device comprises an aluminum frame attached to a ballistic panel with a polyurethane coating, along with an adjustable telescopic leg secured by a locking mechanism for stability when deployed. A tether further ensures the leg maintains the...