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Designs and fabrication of structural armor

US7621435B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2005
Grant dateNov 24, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12986
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Fabrication techniques for and examples of metallic composite materials with high toughness, high strength, and lightweight for various structural, armor, and structural-armor applications. For example, various advanced materials based on metallic-intermetallic laminate (MIL) composite materials are described, including materials with passive damping features and built-in sensors.

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