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Product and method for impact deflecting materials

US7682694B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2005
Grant dateMar 23, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/298
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Method and system for making a low cost, light weight impact deflecting material, comprising directionally aligned single walled carbon nanotubes in an epoxy resin composition, that is near impervious to bullets fired at close range at all angles of incidence, that does not deteriorate upon abrasion or when exposed to wide ranges of temperature and humidity, and that when used to construct a protective shield for a body armor vest protects the wearer from blunt trauma effects.

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