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Initial strike-face layer for armor, a method of constructing an armor plate and armor

US8141471B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2007
Grant dateMar 27, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S428/911
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides an initial strike-face layer for armor, a method of constructing an armor plate and armor. In one embodiment, the initial strike-face layer includes a substantially planar surface having a relief pattern with raised or recessed structures, each of the structures having sides that are oblique to the substantially planar surface.

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