Shape Or Composition Patents (Class 89/36.02)
  • Publication number: 20120192705
    Abstract: The invention is an antiballistic armour plate comprising one or more layers of one or more antiballistic ceramic plates laminated with a first, underlying fibre reinforced thermoplastic layer comprising a first thermoplastic material and reinforcement fibres, the antiballistic ceramic plates arranged for receiving and deforming ballistic projectiles or shrapnel, and underlain by a spall liner of one or more loosely bound sheets of antiballistic fibres arranged for receiving the ballistic projectiles or shrapnel having penetrated the ceramic plates. The antiballistic armour plate further has one or more of the antiballistic ceramic plates provided with holes distributed across the one or more ceramic plates, wherein the holes have apertures at least toward the first, underlying thermoplastic layer and provided with a thermoplastic matrix compatible with the first thermoplastic matrix material and provided with reinforcement fibres.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: FREC TECHNOLOGY AS
    Inventors: Pål Francis HANSEN, Bjørn Pettersen
  • Publication number: 20120192706
    Abstract: An armor structure for a vehicle underbody. The armor structure includes an inner plate that is mounted proximate to the vehicle underbody, the inner plate having a plurality of first openings; and an outer plate that is mounted distal to the vehicle underbody, the outer plate having a plurality of second openings. The inner plate and the outer plate are substantially parallel and separated by a spacing. The inner plate and the outer plate each have substantially equal V bends at an obtuse angle, and the V bends in the inner plate and the outer plate are aligned. The first openings and the second openings are (i) aligned across the spacing from each other, and (ii) substantially equal in area. When an underbody blast event is encountered by the vehicle, the outer plate is forced towards, and substantially against the inner plate such that there is no longer fluid communication through the first openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Rene' G. Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20120186425
    Abstract: An armor package in which RPGs, shaped charges, EFPs, other jets, and small arms threats are defeated using a layered solution incorporating particles designed to embed themselves in the incoming threat, thereby disrupting and diminishing the effectiveness of the threat. Additional components of the armor are designed to work in conjunction with this effect to completely defeat the incoming threat. This armor construction can provide alternatively a higher level of protection for either a given weight or space presently required by a conventional armor solution or an equivalent level of protection in reduced space or at reduced weight than is presently achievable with conventional armor solutions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: Ideal Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert William Kocher, David E. Simon
  • Publication number: 20120186431
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an armor system comprises a plurality of armor layers. The armor system further comprises one or more dilatant material layers located in between two or more armor layers of the plurality of armor layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventor: Alexander F. St. Claire
  • Publication number: 20120186424
    Abstract: An armor panel system has a projectile-deflecting section having an outwardly facing surface. The projectile-deflecting section is formed of a material arranged in parallel layers, the layers arranged at a non-parallel angle to the outer surface. The non-parallel angles deflect or rotate an incoming projectile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: George C. Tunis, Scott Kendall, Stephen L. Kinnebrew
  • Publication number: 20120186428
    Abstract: Blast energy absorption system capable of being integrated into the structure of a vehicle having removable, interchangeable, and configurable components adaptable to configure the vehicle for varying mission threats. The blast energy absorption system has a plurality of independent energy absorbing systems including one or more in combination of the following: a floor structure, a housing, cross beam members, adjustable energy absorbing containers, and an understructure. Each component may be an independent reactant system. The integral relationship between the above mentioned components forms a system that absorbs and distributes blast energy to minimize energy transfer to the occupants of the vehicle. Blast energy absorption system is capable of many configurations depending on the threat level of a mission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Gregory Lucas Peer, Edward A. Timko, Louis Edgar Forsythe, Miloslav Novak, Deryck H. Serrano
  • Publication number: 20120186433
    Abstract: A ballistics shield material comprises an armor structure formed from armor material components. The armor structure is substantially imperforable by armor-piercing fire. The armor structure comprises at least multiple layers of high tensile material layers of para-aramid fabric, and an adhesive material for bonding components together. There is a visco elastic foam bonded with the adhesive. The foam can be acrylic foam is bonded with nitrile phenolic adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: SCAPA NORTH AMERICA
    Inventors: Robert Joseph BRAIEWA, Jian Ling Ding, Davitt Cunningham, Kyle Robert Parent, Rengan Kannabiran
  • Publication number: 20120186427
    Abstract: The armor tile system embodying the principles of the present invention comprises one or more hybrid tiles which can be connected together to cover a protected structure. Various arrays of material layers may be utilized (1×1, 2×2, 4×4, 2×8, etc) within a hybrid tile system and multiple hybrid tiles may be mounted on the area to be protected. Each hybrid tile comprises one or more material layers stacked within a single metal matrix casting. Each material layer within a hybrid tile includes at least one reinforcement insert arranged along a common surface. The reinforcement inserts comprise material types suitable for containment, structural support, and projectile deflection and destruction. The armor tile system of the present invention is created utilizing a molten metal infiltration process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Richard Adams, Renee MacPherson, Jim Sorensen
  • Publication number: 20120186429
    Abstract: A ceramic-containing armor tile exhibiting anisotropy exhibits different anti-ballistic performance compared to a uniform, isotropic tile. The ballistic performance has been quantified, and the results suggest that design can be optimized for even greater performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Prashant G. Karandikar, Andrew L. Marshall, Anthony Liszkiewicz, JR., Brian P. Givens, Michael K. Aghajanian
  • Publication number: 20120186434
    Abstract: A method for forming a ballistic-impact armor structure Improved composite armor designs use optimally shaped ceramic cross-pellets and a web system for patterning the cross-pellets, improving manufacturability, and providing additional structural reinforcement. The result is lightweight, composite hybrid structures A dense, hard body having good fracture toughness, hardness and a high capacity to absorb impacts for ballistic protection particularly suited to tactical ground vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventor: Hananya Cohen
  • Publication number: 20120186426
    Abstract: An armor component includes a plurality of tiles disposed on a rigid support. At least one spacer is disposed between the adjacent edges of the tiles to establish a minimum gap between the adjacent edges. The gap is filled with a gap filling material, which optionally includes a reinforcement additive. The spacers can be in the form of a spacer tray having a plurality of spacer segments and a plurality of tile cut-outs, with the tile cut-outs separated from adjacent tile cut-outs by a spacer segment, and tiles disposed one to each tile cut-out in the spacer tray. The armor component is in some embodiments placed between two fabric layers and fed into a pultruder, where it is impregnated with resin and heated to cure the resin to form a laminate armor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Nathaniel J. Ward, Lucine Kabakian Reinbold, Ernest C. Faccini, Alf L. Carroll, III
  • Publication number: 20120186430
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an armor system includes one or more composite armor panels including one or more layers of fibers including a first fiber weave, such that a first directionality of one or more fibers of the first fiber weave is configurable to reshape a projectile based on one or more angles of the first directionality of the one or more fibers of the first fiber weave. The armor system also includes one or more composite armor panels comprising one or more layers of fibers including a second fiber weave, such that a second directionality of one or more fibers of the second fiber weave is configurable to reshape the projectile to a new shape based on one or more angles of the second directionality of the one or more fibers of the second fiber weave.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Alexander F. St. Claire, Timothy J. Imholt
  • Publication number: 20120186432
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an armor system comprises a plurality of layers of armor and a plurality of air gap layers. The plurality of air gap layers are located in between two or more layers of the plurality of layers of armor. Each air gap layer is located at a respective depth in the plurality of layers of armor. At least a first air gap layer of the plurality of air gap layers is located at a first depth from an outer side of the armor system. The outer side is located toward a projectile impact site. At least a second air gap layer of the plurality of air gap layers is located at a second depth from the outer side. The first air gap layer has a thickness greater than the second air gap layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Alexander F. St. Claire, Timothy J. Imholt, Michael Noland
  • Patent number: 8226873
    Abstract: The present invention's stratified composite system of armor, as typically embodied, comprises a backing stratum and a strike stratum that includes elastomeric matrix material and low-density ceramic elements embedded therein and arranged (e.g., in one or more rows and one or more columns) along a geometric plane (or plural parallel geometric planes) corresponding to the front surface of the strike stratum. Some inventive embodiments also comprise a spall-containment stratum fronting the strike stratum. The density of the low-density ceramic material is in the approximate range 2.0-3.0 g/cm3. In the strike stratum, the volume ratio of the low-density ceramic material to the elastomeric matrix material is in the approximate range 4-20.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Curtis A. Martin, David E. Johnson, David P. Owen, Rodney O. Peterson, Philip J. Dudt
  • Patent number: 8225704
    Abstract: Armor with ceramic material and transformed nanotube material produced during/via process transformation, the transformed material in one aspect being graphene ribbon-like material; in one be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Nanoridge Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Charles Ogrin, Kyle Ryan Kissell, Kurt Lee Lundberg, John Richard Tidrow
  • Publication number: 20120181817
    Abstract: A field configurable vehicle armoring system and associated method allow a user to retrofit and reconfigure a combination of armor components in response to a perceived threat change and using original equipment manufacture fasteners and holes. The system includes pillar armor attachable after an original equipment manufacture door and hinge are removed. Fasteners extend through the hinge of the armored door, the pillar armor and an original equipment manufacture pillar using holes other than the original equipment manufacture holes. Rocker panel and underbody armor is further provided, along with a ballistic resistant windscreen and rear wall armor. Where desired, system armor includes a composite plate comprising a strike face that is constructed from softer metallic material than an inner metallic sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: BAE Systems Survivability Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Boczek, Todd A. Huffington, Kevin M. Klatte, Robert C. Martin, Michael D. Reynolds, JR., David J. Wolf
  • Publication number: 20120180630
    Abstract: Laminate armor and methods of manufacturing laminate armor are disclosed. Specifically, laminate armor plates comprising a commercially pure titanium layer and a titanium alloy layer bonded to the commercially pure titanium outer layer are disclosed, wherein an average thickness of the titanium alloy inner layer is about four times an average thickness of the commercially pure titanium outer layer. In use, the titanium alloy layer is positioned facing an area to be protected. Additionally, roll-bonding methods for manufacturing laminate armor plates are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC
    Inventors: Henry S. Chu, Thomas M. Lillo, Thomas A. Zagula
  • Publication number: 20120180627
    Abstract: A blast attenuator includes an enclosure defining a cavity; a core defining a plurality of interconnected pores, the core disposed in the cavity; and a shear thickening fluid disposed in the cavity, such that the shear thickening fills a portion of a pore volume of the core. A blast attenuation assembly includes a blast attenuator including a shear thickening fluid and a crushable element that omits a shear thickening fluid operably associated with the blast attenuator. A method includes the steps of providing a rigid core defining a plurality of interconnected pores and placing an enclosure about the core, the enclosure defining a filling port. The method further includes the steps of filling at least a portion of a pore volume of the core with a shear thickening fluid and closing the filling port to seal the enclosure and form a first blast attenuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventor: David L. Hunn
  • Publication number: 20120180632
    Abstract: A vehicle hull includes a personnel compartment and an apparatus for inhibiting effects of an explosive blast operably associated with the personnel compartment. The apparatus is configured to redirect at least a portion of a blast wave resulting from an explosive blast. The apparatus defines a cavity in which a blast attenuator is disposed. The blast attenuator comprises a core defining a plurality of interconnecting pores defining a pore volume of the core, a shear thickening fluid disposed in the pore volume of the core, and an enclosure in which the core and the shear thickening fluid are disposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2009
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: David L. Hunn, Sang J. Lee, James C. Copp
  • Publication number: 20120180629
    Abstract: A modular ballistic abatement barrier system (10) includes a first corrugated panel (12) having at least one aperture (13), a second corrugated panel (16) having at least one aperture (17), and a ballistic cloth (14) placed between the first corrugated panel and the second corrugated panel. The ballistic cloth can also include at least one aperture (15). The first corrugated panel and the second corrugated panel are coupled using at least one among a mechanical bond and a chemical bond. For example, the ballistic cloth can be laminated between the first corrugated panel and the second corrugated panel to form a multi-layered panel. Alternatively, the first corrugated panel, the ballistic cloth, and the second corrugated panel can be coupled together using a fastener that compresses the ballistic cloth between the first corrugated panel and the second corrugated panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: BLASHIELD, INC.
    Inventor: THOMAS D. DAVIDSON
  • Publication number: 20120180631
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of producing and application for a projectile resistant matrix that allows for manufacture of low weight projectile resistant armor trauma shields without metal or ceramic plates using projectile resistant textiles encapsulated in a composite matrix through use of injection molding process or spray-on technique as constituents of the projectile resistant trauma shield without metal or ceramic plates of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Alan R. Sporn, Gabriel Pilon
  • Publication number: 20120180628
    Abstract: A bullet-resistant defensive device is disclosed made up of layers of bullet resistant material layered together and connected along their peripheral edge on a frame to form a planar shield. The shield so formed works such that a bullet striking the shield causes the layered bullet resistant material to flex thereby dissipating the force of the bullet, the material when it stretches transfers the force of the bullet from a shear mode to a tensile mode. One preferred embodiment incorporates the invention into a clipboard box for use by police officers for protecting against head, neck and hand wounds from handguns fired at close range from vehicles. The hand-held, bullet resistant clipboard box holds documents and writing implements, and the bullet-resistant material is located within the clipboard box interior cavity and configured for catching a fired bullet before it can pass through the entire clipboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: MAGSHIELD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Ray Imblum, David Sodaro
  • Publication number: 20120183430
    Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure is directed to low-alloy steels exhibiting high hardness and an advantageous level of multi-hit ballistic resistance with minimal crack propagation imparting a level of ballistic performance suitable for military armor applications. Certain embodiments of the steels according to the present disclosure have hardness in excess of 550 HBN and demonstrate a high level of ballistic penetration resistance relative to conventional military specifications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: ATI Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald E. Bailey, Thomas R. Parayil, Glenn J. Swiatek
  • Patent number: 8220378
    Abstract: A composite armor panel and method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of ceramic spheres are positioned in contact with an armor substrate. A polyurea layer is interposed between the plurality of ceramic spheres such that the polyurea layer partially encapsulates the plurality of ceramic spheres and bonds the plurality of ceramic spheres to the armor substrate. The plurality of ceramic spheres are partially exposed and oriented in a direction of anticipated impact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignees: Specialty Products, Inc., The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Raymond M. Gamache, Irvin Daniel Helton, Michael S. Cork
  • Publication number: 20120174760
    Abstract: A dual hardness steel article comprises a first air hardenable steel alloy having a first hardness metallurgically bonded to a second air hardenable steel alloy having a second hardness. A method of manufacturing a dual hard steel article comprises providing a first air hardenable steel alloy part comprising a first mating surface and having a first part hardness, and providing a second air hardenable steel alloy part comprising a second mating surface and having a second part hardness. The first air hardenable steel alloy part is metallurgically secured to the second air hardenable steel alloy part to form a metallurgically secured assembly, and the metallurgically secured assembly is hot rolled to provide a metallurgical bond between the first mating surface and the second mating surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: ATI Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: Njall Stefansson, Ronald E. Bailey, Glenn J. Swiatek
  • Publication number: 20120174756
    Abstract: A ballistic armor system adapted to protect against penetration of the armor system by projectiles, including a first armor layer; a second armor layer, in which the second armor layer is mounted in spaced-apart relationship to the first armor layer, the relationship defining a void volume between the first armor layer and the second armor layer; and a fluid disposed in the void volume, in which the fluid includes a viscoelastic surfactant at a concentration sufficient to exhibit pseudosolid elastic behavior. The fluid may be removed from the void volume by use of a suitable breaker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventor: Edwin Eugene Wilson
  • Publication number: 20120174745
    Abstract: A spall liner including a first plurality of flexible fabric plies of a first dimension secured together and secured to a first tie layer of a second, larger dimension. At least a second plurality of flexible fabric plies are secured together and secured to a second tie layer. The first and second tie layers are secured together. A cover includes separable fastener structure of a first type for removeably securing the liner to the inside hull of a vehicle equipped with separable fastener structure of a second type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas Mann, Denise Mahnken, Michael E. McCormack, II, Martin Edward Smirlock, Robert C. Sykes
  • Publication number: 20120174744
    Abstract: Structure, methodology and performance involving and utilizing body armor strand material which includes an elongate strand body possessing elongate brittle ceramic surface structure, elongate ductile core structure disposed within that surface structure, and elongate brittle/ductile transition structure operatively interposed and joining the surface and core structures. Methodology includes the steps of preparing a defined mass of elongate ceramic-surfaced, ductile-cored strand elements, each including, along the outside of its length, elongate, sharp-angular edges, and placing that mass in the impact path of such a projectile in a manner whereby edges in the strands face the projectile impact path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas S. Ohnstad, Michael R. Dennis
  • Publication number: 20120174746
    Abstract: A blast energy mitigation structure may employ a V-shaped hull to decrease the pressure wave imparted to a vehicle during a blast event, and/or an energy absorbing structure to absorb a portion of the blast force, thereby minimizing the forces and accelerations experienced by passengers in the vehicle and consequently reducing their injuries and increasing their survivability during a blast event. An exemplary blast energy mitigation structure may have a V-shaped hull and an energy absorbing structure incorporated into the chassis of a vehicle such as a Tactical Wheeled Vehicle, the energy absorbing structure comprising a truss-like structure including I-beams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Shane F. Mills, Patrick J. Fitzgibbons, Benjamin A. Sternberg
  • Publication number: 20120174750
    Abstract: An armor material, body armor articles, and methods of manufacturing the armor material are provided. In an embodiment, by way of example only, the armor material includes a first plate, a second plate, and a powder material. The first plate includes a layer comprising a metallic material. The second plate is spaced apart from the first plate and includes a layer comprising a ceramic material. The powder material is disposed between the first and the second plates, and comprises loose powder including at least one of a plurality of ceramic particles and a plurality of metallic particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Reza Oboodi, Derek Raybould, Thomas E. Strangman
  • Publication number: 20120174747
    Abstract: An article of armor includes a friction material operative to prevent penetration of a ballistic projectile. The armor is also operative to prevent penetration of a plurality of ballistic projectiles at a single point of impact. The armor may include a backing, or a facing, or may comprise an intermediate layer between a backing and facing in any combination. The armor of the invention applied directly to or attached to an article to be armored so as to cover all or any portion of the article. The backing and facing may include a friction material or a non-friction material. The friction material is a composite of a resin binder agent, a fibrous support structure, a friction modifier system, and a wear system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Alan R. Hummel, David J. Kraft, Terry L. Shirley, William F. Brown, Ray K. Orndorff
  • Publication number: 20120174752
    Abstract: A composite material with a ballistic protective effect having a first, outer layer made of a first steel alloy and at least one second layer which is arranged under the first layer and is made of a second steel alloy. The composite material with a ballistic protective effect allows for a reduction in the weight or the wall thicknesses of the composite material in comparison to conventional composite ballistic materials, by utilizing a first steel alloy of the first layer that has the following alloy constituents in percent by weight (% by weight): 0.06%?C?1.05%, 0.05%?Si?1.65%, 0.3%?Mn?2.65%, 0.015%?Al?1.55%; Cr?1.2%, Ti?0.13%, Mo?0.7%, Nb?0.1%, B?0.005%, P?0.08%, S?0.01%, Ni?4.0%, and V?0.05%, the remainder being Fe and inevitable impurities. The second layer of the composite material having a higher elongation than the first layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: ThyssenKrupp Steel AG
    Inventors: Jens-Ulrik Becker, Harald Hofmann, Christian Hockling, Andreas Kern, Udo Schriever, Horst Walter Tamler, Hans-Joachim Tschersich
  • Publication number: 20120174749
    Abstract: A low-carbon martensitic armour steel comprises at least Fe, C, Si and Ni and has a ratio of yield strength to ultimate tensile strength of less than 0.7. The steel includes retained austenite at a volume fraction of at least 1%. The low-carbon martensitic armour steel can be prepared by subjecting a steel which comprises at least Fe, C, Si and Ni and which has a martensite start temperature of less than 210° C. to an austenisation heat treatment step at a temperature of at least 800° C., quenching the steel, and subjecting the steel to a tempering step at a temperature of less than 300° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Waldo Edmund Stumpf, Maweja Kasonde
  • Publication number: 20120174751
    Abstract: An armor system includes a ceramic armor layer and a ceramic composite armor layer adjacent to the ceramic armor layer. The ceramic composite armor layer includes a ceramic matrix and unidirectionally oriented fibers disposed within the ceramic matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: John E. Holowczak, William K. Tredway, Robert A. Barth
  • Publication number: 20120174759
    Abstract: An encapsulated ballistic protection system (EBPS). In one embodiment, an EBPS for protecting a human or an object from a projectile includes one or more ballistic protection material layers at least substantially encapsulated by encapsulation material having a tensile strength of 20,000 psi or greater. Additionally, in one embodiment, an EBPS includes one or more ballistic protection material layers that are substantially encapsulated by the encapsulation material on a first side adapted to face the human or the object and on a second side opposite the first side and adapted to face the projectile, and the EBPS further includes a compressible layer between the one or more ballistic protection material layers and the encapsulation material on the first side, the compressible layer configured to at least one of dissipate energy, reduce velocity of the projectile, and reduce backface deformation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Michael J. Gallo, William Burley
  • Publication number: 20120174754
    Abstract: An armor for protection against armor piercing and/or high energy projectiles has a ceramic layer with a confinement layer on a front thereof. The ceramic layer is backed by a first metal layer and the first metal layer in turn is backed by a composite layer. A second optional confinement layer may be included between the ceramic and first metal layers. The composite layer is backed by an optional second metal layer, which in turn is backed by an optional anti-trauma layer. The armor is used to protect personnel and objects such as vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: STRIKE FACE TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Christopher Peter Salisbury, Christian Kaufmann, Duane S. Cronin, Michael James Worswick
  • Publication number: 20120174753
    Abstract: Body armor, in particular soft body armor, which has improved properties, and in particular enhanced abrasion resistance. The soft body armor and flexible composite materials useful for such body armor include at least one woven fabric layer, at least one second fabric layer comprising high tenacity fibers having a tenacity of at least about 7 g/d, and at least one first separator layer positioned between the woven fabric layer and the second fabric layer. The first separator layer is a lightweight, thin and flexible layer having an areal density of less than or equal to about 150 g/m2. The first separator layer is not laminated to either of the woven fabric layers or the second fabric layers such that the two layers are free to move relative to each other. Preferably the woven fabric layer is in the form of at least one stack of woven fabric layers and the second fabric layer is in the form of at least one stack of second fabric layers, with the separator layer being positioned between the stacks of layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2009
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Lori L. Wagner, Harold Lindley Murray, JR., Brian H. Waring, David A. Steenkamer
  • Publication number: 20120174748
    Abstract: Ballistic resistant armor material and assembly including a thin, rigid armor component for stopping and capturing ballistic projectiles, backed by a resilient component formed of thermoplastic elastomeric honeycomb material for absorbing projectile strike energy and reducing impact noise and/or blunt trauma injury. The armor component includes multiple layers of high tensile strength aramid fabric or the like sandwiched between front and back plates made of multiple layers of woven carbon cloth impregnated with an epoxy resin or the like. The several layers of the armor component are formed and compressed to provide a rigid outer shell that can advantageously be configured as planar or shaped to suit particular applications. The resilient component is affixed to the inside surface of the armor component and may include one or more layers of flexible honeycomb material having cells that are open, hermetically sealed, or perforated to provide fluid circulation therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: Supracor, Inc.
    Inventor: Curtis L. Landi
  • Publication number: 20120174755
    Abstract: An exemplary, substantially optically transparent armor composite is disclosed as comprising: a first layer comprising a first glass material; a second layer comprising a first kinetic energy absorbing urethane material; a third layer comprising a second kinetic energy absorbing urethane material, wherein the third layer comprises a Shore D value less than the Shore D value of the second layer; and an inter-layer comprising a thermoset elastomer disposed between the first layer and the second layer, between the second layer and the third layer, wherein the elastomer is in-situ cured at a temperature from about 70° F. to about 110° F. Disclosed features and specifications may be variously controlled, adapted or otherwise optionally modified to improve and/or modify the performance characteristics of the transparent/translucent armor composite. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention generally provide lightweight transparent armor for use as, for example, bulletproof windows in vehicles and buildings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventor: RICHARD L. COOK
  • Publication number: 20120174762
    Abstract: Textile armour (2) comprising at least one textile section (4) and corresponding supporting means (6), wherein the arrangement is such that the or each textile section is fully extended.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: AmSafe Bridport Limited
    Inventor: David William Leeming
  • Publication number: 20120174757
    Abstract: A non-metallic armor structure having lightweight and being capable of withstanding multiple impacts without substantial degradation of the penetration resistance of the armor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Nabil F. Grace
  • Publication number: 20120174761
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a transparent armor laminate having a glass, glass-ceramic or ceramic strike face layer, one or a plurality of glass, glass-ceramic (“GC”), ceramic (“C”) or polymeric (“P”) backing layer behind the strike face layer, one or a plurality of spall catcher (“SC”) layers behind the backing layer(s), and a thin cover glass layer laminated to the strike face, the thin layer being the first layer to be impacted by any incoming projectile or debris. The cover glass has a thickness ?3 mm. In another embodiment the cover glass thickness is ?1 mm. Additionally, a defrosting/defogging element is laminated between the cover glass and the strike face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Leonard Charles Dabich, II, Huan-Hung Sheng, Steven Alvin Tietje, Jian-Zhi Jay Zhang, Parimal J. Patel
  • Publication number: 20120174758
    Abstract: Composite armor panels are disclosed. Each panel comprises a plurality of functional layers comprising at least an outermost layer, an intermediate layer and a base layer. An armor system incorporating armor panels is also disclosed. Armor panels are mounted on carriages movably secured to adjacent rails of a rail system. Each panel may be moved on its associated rail and into partially overlapping relationship with another panel on an adjacent rail for protection against incoming ordnance from various directions. The rail system may be configured as at least a part of a ring, and be disposed about a hatch on a vehicle. Vehicles including an armor system are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC
    Inventors: Henry S. Chu, Warren F. Jones, Jeffrey M. Lacy, Gary L. Thinnes
  • Patent number: 8215223
    Abstract: Several ceramic armor systems are provided herein. One such system is a ceramic armor system for personnel. Such system includes an integral ceramic plate, or a plurality of interconnected ceramic components providing an integral plate. The ceramic has a deflecting front surface or a flat front surface, and a rear surface. A front spall layer is bonded to the front surface of the ceramic plate. A shock-absorbing layer is bonded to the rear surface of the ceramic plate. A backing is bonded to the exposed face of the shock-absorbing layer. A second such system is a ceramic armor system for vehicles. Such system also includes an integral ceramic plate, or a plurality of interconnected ceramic components providing an integral plate. The ceramic plate has a deflecting front surface or a flat front surface, and a rear surface. A front spall layer is bonded to the front surface of the ceramic plate. A shock-absorbing layer is bonded to the rear surface of the ceramic plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Aceram Materials and Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Petru Grigorie Lucuta, Gilles Pageau, Vlad Lucuta
  • Patent number: 8215222
    Abstract: Ring-shaped shape memory alloys put disk-shaped ceramic materials in a state of compression. The rings are radially deformed to introduce plastic strain into the rings. The rings are sized to closely receive the disk-shaped ceramic strike plates. When the assembly is heated, the rings attempt to regain their original shape and thereby put the ceramic strike plates into uniform, two-dimensional compression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Brian T. Rosenberger, Craig A. Brice, Slade H. Gardner, Nathan L. Weber
  • Publication number: 20120167753
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to an armor insert, comprising: a fabric formed from a weave of fibers, wherein the fibers are E-glass; and a resin; wherein the fabric is suspended in the resin. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to an armor insert, comprising: a fabric formed from a weave of fibers, wherein the fibers are S-glass; and a resin; wherein the fabric is suspended in the resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventor: Edward R. Dovner
  • Publication number: 20120167754
    Abstract: The present invention claims a shield which is larger than 72 square inches in area and which is at least semi-rigid; not able to be easily bent with common hand or foot pressure. The invention further claims a shield which is composed of at least two layers of steel-belted tire tread material, in which preferably whole tread sections, which may have some rubber removed, in each layer are abutted and in which adjacent layers have seams which are offset or aligned at different angles. The tire tread layers may be separated by at least one layer of a penetration and/or force resistant or absorbing or dampening material. The interior layers may be substantially flat or not, and the shield itself may be substantially flat or not. The strike face of the shield is covered with a layer of fabric material. The shield may be covered with materials which enhance performance or create an aesthetic appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventor: Christopher S. Gillis
  • Publication number: 20120167751
    Abstract: A ballistic resistant composite material useful in rigid armor applications. The composite material includes at least one consolidated network of high tenacity fibers in a thermoplastic matrix material. The resin is a thermoplastic polyurethane resin that is semi-crystalline at room temperature. The high tenacity fibers have a tenacity of at least about 7 g/d. Prior to consolidation the polyurethane resin matrix material is in an aqueous medium. When dry, the polyurethane matrix material has a tensile modulus (at 100% elongation) of at least about 500 psi (3.45 MPa), a tensile modulus (at 300% elongation) of at least about 500 psi (3.45 MPa), and an ultimate tensile strength of at least about 2000 psi (13.78 MPa). The ballistic resistant composite material has improved ballistic properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Henry G. Ardiff, David A. Steenkamer, Brian D. Arvidson, Danelle F. Powers, Bradley L. Grunden, Ashok Bhatnagar
  • Publication number: 20120167752
    Abstract: A ballistic ticket board made typically of transparent armor and possibly opaque armor (but also possibly either entirely transparent armor or entirely opaque armor), serving as a shield to protect a police officer or traffic control officer from gunshot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas G. Buckner, William E. Rosemeyer
  • Publication number: 20120160084
    Abstract: Ceramic armor having a ceramic material encapsulated within a metal frame assembly and an alloy joint formed therebetween. A hot pressing procedure is carried out on the metal frame assembly containing the ceramic material and braze composition to cause the metal to plastically deform about the encapsulated ceramic material and form a diffusion bonded metal frame assembly and an alloy joint formed in-situ from the braze composition, which melts and wets the ceramic material and the metal frame assembly during the process of diffusion bonding the components of the metal frame assembly together. In instances of a titanium frame assembly, a silicon carbide ceramic material, and a copper-silicon braze composition, the alloy joint formed in-situ during the diffusion bonding process has an alloy gradient including a Cu—Ti component, a Ti—Cu—Si component, and a Cu—Si component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventor: Benjamin Mosser