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Material and process for coupling impulses and shockwaves into solids

US10281242B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2013
Grant dateMay 7, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42D5/045
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An armor system includes an armor plate, and an appliqué affixed to an exterior of the armor plate, wherein the appliqué has a density increasing in a direction towards the armor plate and configured to minimize reflection of a blast wave from the armor plate. Also disclosed are method of making such an armor system.

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