Joseph Joyner

US Patent:

42277353, Oct 14, 1980

Filed:

Jan 18, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/004455

Inventors:

Joseph C. Joyner - Queens Village NY

Assignee:

Joy-can Safety Products, Ltd. - Queens Village NY

International Classification:

B60R 2700

US Classification:

296 24R

Abstract:

A protective enclosure for a bus driver includes a back wall fabricated from steel and secured to the inner walls of a bus by means of suitable angle irons or braces. A main support column is secured to the back wall at the other end. The back wall has a central area fabricated from a relatively impenetrable transparent material. A side section extends at right angles to the back wall and includes a door for gaining access to the enclosure. The door can be operated by means of a push bar located on the inside of the enclosure to enable a driver to exit the enclosure. The door also contains relatively large glass areas to provide an unobstructed view both to the driver and the passengers. Other features which include two-way communications and emergency devices are also disclosed.