Impact mitigating membrane
US12041983B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2605/003
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Generally described, aspects of the disclosed subject matter are directed to impact mitigating membranes. In accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, the impact mitigating membranes generally include a laminar core having a first lamina and a second lamina coupled to the first lamina and configured to shift relative to the first lamina to dissipate kinetic energy resulting from an oblique impact force. The laminar core may include a lubricating layer or self-lubrication between the lamina to reduce friction. In general, the laminar core is surrounded by first and second encapsulating layers positioned adjacent each lamina. An anchoring attachment coupled to one or more of the first and second encapsulating layer and associating with the laminar core constrains relative lateral motion between the laminar core and the first and second encapsulating layers.
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