ARMOR SYSTEM
Application 1737/KOLNP/2004 published 2006-08-04, filed 2004-11-17
An armor system (10) is provided having an outer case (12) of woven or unidirectional fibers filled with one or more protective materials. The outer case (12) includes a pressure sensitive adhesive (32) bonded to one side for quick and easy application to a body to be protected. The protective materials may include ceramic material which may be in the form of ceramic tile sheets (44, 46, 50), loose ceramic balls (52), or perforated tiles (48), multiple layers of woven or unidirectional cloth (34), and steel mesh (36). These materials may be used alone or in any combination. A tensioned energy layer (60) and/or a self-healing layer (58) may be provided to fill a void created by a projectile. (FIG). 1
Applicant
ARMOR SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL
110 COLUMBIA STREET, VANCOUVER, WA 98660, U.S.A
Inventor
(1) HENRY JAMES J. M.
International Info
Classification: F41H
Publication Number: WO03/089869 A2 – 30.10.2003
Application Date: 2003-04-17
Priority Information
60/373 U.S.A 2002-04-17