METHOD OF MAKING AND DEPLOYING A BULLET PROOF VEST

Abstract

A method of making and deploying a bullet proof vest that can be used to protect students at points of education. The method involves a process of combining/bonding fifteen fiberglass sheets with fiberglass resin in a time specific manner and then pressing the fiberglass sheets together thereby forming a fiberglass plate. A pair of fiberglass plates formed using the present method are thereafter inserted within a vest that has a front and a back receiving pocket. The vest has a strap that is used to tighten the vest on a user wearing the vest. The bullet proof vest of the present invention is inexpensive, lightweight and may also include a tracking device that will inform the authorities of the deployment of the vest. The tracking device of the bullet proof vest will connect to a central monitoring system and will be stored/deployed within an educational desk.

Claims

1. A method of making and deploying a bullet proof vest, comprising: providing fifteen fiberglass sheets that are 0.030 of an inch in width; providing fiberglass resin; providing a press that can apply a pressure of at least seventy pounds per square inch to a stack or sheet of fiberglass material; providing a vest that has a front and rear pocket, the vest having at least one strap to secure the vest; placing a first fiberglass sheet of the fiberglass sheets on a flat surface; spreading the fiberglass resin on top of the first fiberglass sheet; placing a first subsequent fiberglass sheet directly on top of the first fiberglass sheet having the resin spread on top of it; allowing twenty minutes to pass before spreading fiberglass resin on top of the first subsequent fiberglass sheet; placing a second subsequent fiberglass sheet directly on top of the first subsequent fiberglass sheet having the resin spread on top of it; allowing twenty minutes to pass before spreading fiberglass resin on top of the second subsequent fiberglass sheet; repeating, eleven times, the steps of spreading the fiberglass resin on the subsequent fiberglass sheet, placing the subsequent fiberglass sheet directly on top of the fiberglass sheet having the resin spread on top of it, and allowing twenty minutes to pass before spreading the fiberglass resin on top of the subsequent fiberglass sheet; placing a fifteenth fiberglass sheet directly on top of the previously stacked and adhered fiberglass sheets and allowing an additional twenty minutes to pass, thereby creating a fiberglass sheet adhered stack; placing the fiberglass sheet adhered stack in the press and pressing the stack for twenty-four hours at a pressure between seventy to eighty pounds per square inch, thereby forming a fiberglass plate; shaving any excess fiberglass resin from the fiberglass plate; and inserting the fiberglass plate within either pocket of the vest.

2. The method of making and deploying a bullet proof vest of claim 1, wherein the fifteen fiberglass sheets measure twelve inches in length and twelve inches in height.

3. The method of making and deploying a bullet proof vest of claim 1, wherein a second fiberglass plate made using the present method is inserted in the remaining pocket of the vest.

4. The method of making and deploying a bullet proof vest of claim 3, wherein the strap defines a hook and loop fastening system that is used to adjust the bullet proof vest on a user's torso.

5. The method of making and deploying a bullet proof vest of claim 3, comprising placing a tracking device in the bullet proof vest to prevent theft of the bullet proof vest and tracking of any student wearing the bullet proof vest.

6. The method of making and deploying a bullet proof vest of claim 5, wherein the strap defines a hook and loop fastening system that is used to adjust the bullet proof vest on a user's torso.

7. The method of making and deploying a bullet proof vest of claim 6, comprising connecting the tracking device to a central monitoring system.

8. The method of making and deploying a bullet proof vest of claim 7, comprising storing the bullet proof vest within an educational desk after it is connected to the central monitoring system.

Description

DRAWINGS

[0021] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regards to the following description, appended claims, and drawings where:

[0022] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first side of a bullet proof vest of the present invention;

[0023] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of another side of the bullet proof vest; and

[0024] FIG. 3 is a flow chart of how the bullet proof vest of the present invention is deployed in an educational setting.

DESCRIPTION

[0025] As seen in FIGS. 1-3, the present invention describes a method of making a bullet proof vest 100 and its manner of use. The method comprising providing fiberglass sheets that are 0.030 of an inch in width, providing a fiberglass resin, providing a press that can apply a pressure of at least seventy pounds per square inch to a stack or sheet of material, and providing a vest 20 that has a front 22 and rear pocket 22, the vest having at least one strap 30 to secure the vest 20. Then, placing a sheet of the fiberglass sheet on a flat surface, next, spreading the fiberglass resin on top of the fiberglass sheet. Then, placing a first subsequent fiberglass sheet directly on top of the fiberglass sheet having the resin spread on top of it. Next, allowing twenty minutes to pass before spreading fiberglass resin on top of the first subsequent fiberglass sheet. Then, placing a second subsequent fiberglass sheet directly on top of the fiberglass sheet having the resin spread on top of it. Next, allowing twenty minutes to pass before spreading fiberglass resin on top of the second subsequent fiberglass sheet. Repeating, eleven times, the steps of spreading the fiberglass resin on the subsequent fiberglass sheet, placing the subsequent fiberglass sheet directly on top of the fiberglass sheet having the resin spread on top of it, and allowing twenty minutes to pass before spreading the fiberglass resin on top of the subsequent fiberglass sheet. Then, placing a fifteenth fiberglass sheet directly on top of the previously stacked and adhered fiberglass sheets and allowing an additional twenty minutes to pass, thereby creating a fiberglass sheet adhered stack. Next, placing the fiberglass sheet adhered stack in the press and pressing the stack for twenty-four hours at a pressure of between seventy to eighty pounds per square inch, thereby forming a fiberglass plate 10. Then, shaving any excess fiberglass resin from the fiberglass plate 10. And lastly inserting the fiberglass plate 20 within either pocket 22 of the vest 20. The above method places one fiberglass plate 10 within the vest 20, so the process is repeated to place a second fiberglass plate 10 within the vest 20. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the fiberglass sheets measure twelve inches in height and twelve inches in length.

[0026] The strap 30 of the present invention may comprise of a hook and loop fastening means 40 that is used to secure the bullet proof vest 100 around the torso of a user.

[0027] The method of making a bullet proof vest may also comprise of placing a tracking device 50 in the bullet proof vest 100 to prevent theft of the bullet proof vest 100 and for tracking of the bullet proof vest 100. The tracking device 50 of the bullet proof vest 100 can be connected to a central monitoring system 60 that will alert a monitor of the central monitoring system of when the bullet proof vest 100 is deployed from a stored position.

[0028] The bullet proof vest 100 of the present invention, ideally will be stored in or attached to a desk 70 in a school or educational facility. The bullet proof vest 100 may also be used outside of an educational facility and need not be connected to a fixed object.

[0029] An advantage of the present invention is that it provides a method of making an inexpensive bullet proof vest.

[0030] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a method of making a bullet proof vest that can be deployed in school districts.

[0031] Yet another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a method of making a bullet proof vest that can be tracked.

[0032] Still another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a method of making a bullet proof vest that has a theft deterrent.

[0033] Yet still another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a method of making and deploying a bullet proof vest in educational facilities that reduces casualties in active shooter situations.

[0034] While the inventor's above description contains many specificities, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope, but rather as an exemplification of several preferred embodiments thereof. Accordingly, the scope should not be determined by the embodiments illustrated, but by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.