Fabric armor
US6526862B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41H5/0485
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lightweight, ballistic resistant fabric armor constructed of multiple layers of high performance fiber woven fabric arranged in a quasi-isotropic orientation. The fabric armor is used in ballistic resistant garments to cover and protect vital portions of the human body. Used in a garment, the fabric armor is of minimal areal density and bulk while providing flexibility, freedom of movement, ventilation, and an inconspicuous appearance. The fabric armor meets many different global ballistic standards (e.g., the ballistic performance requirements of the National Institute of Justice Standard), with the number of woven fabric layers determined by the level of protection desired.
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