Body armor cover and method for making the same
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1. Body armor to protect a wearer which comprises:
- a penetration-resistant armor layer; and
a cover surrounding and sealing the armor plating layer, the cover including at least a portion comprising a sheet of waterproof and moisture vapor permeable fabric oriented facing the wearer,the cover isolating the armor layer from water and perspiration absorption while permitting moisture vapor to escape from the wearer through the cover.
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Abstract
An improved body armor for use in protecting a wearer from penetration injuries from bullets and other hazards is disclosed. The body armor employs a waterproof/moisture vapor permeable cover over flexible armor plating layer or layers which improves breathability of the armor. Additionally, the waterproof nature of the cover allows for use of more flexible armor materials which has not be treated to be water repellent. As a result, a more wearable and, thus, effective body armor is created.
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1. Body armor to protect a wearer which comprises:
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a penetration-resistant armor layer; and a cover surrounding and sealing the armor plating layer, the cover including at least a portion comprising a sheet of waterproof and moisture vapor permeable fabric oriented facing the wearer, the cover isolating the armor layer from water and perspiration absorption while permitting moisture vapor to escape from the wearer through the cover. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A body armor for protection of a wearer from penetrating injury which comprises:
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multiple layers of flexible material joined together to form an armor layer, the layers of flexible material being susceptible to compromise by water absorption; and a cover of a waterproof and moisture vapor permeable material surrounding the armor layer, the waterproof and moisture vapor permeable material shielding the armor layer from water absorption while allowing moisture vapor from the wearer to pass freely away from the wearer through the cover. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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15. A method of creating an improved body armor for protection of a wearer from penetrating injury, which comprises:
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providing a flexible armor panel; providing a waterproof and moisture vapor permeable fabric material; wrapping the armor panel with the waterproof and moisture vapor permeable material to form a water impermeable cover; attaching the covered armor panel to the wearer, whereby the cover shields the armor panel from water absorption while permitting moisture vapor to pass away from the wearer. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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19. Body armor to protect a wearer which comprises:
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a penetration-resistant armor layer; and a cover surrounding and sealing the armor plating layer, the cover comprising a porous polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) laminate oriented facing the wearer, the cover isolating the armor layer from water and perspiration absorption, while permitting moisture vapor to escape from the wearer through the cover, the cover including a sewn seam which has disposed thereupon a seam sealant to prevent water from seeping into the armor layer through the seam.
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20. A method of creating an improved body armor for protection of a wearer from penetrating injury, which comprises:
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providing a flexible armor panel; providing a waterproof and moisture vapor permeable fabric material; wrapping the flexible armor panel with the waterproof and moisture vapor permeable material to form a water impermeable cover; holding the cover together about the armor panel by providing at least one seam; sealing the at least one seam to prevent water from penetrating within the cover; attaching the covered armor panel to the wearer, whereby the cover shields the armor panel from water absorption while permitting moisture vapor to pass away from the wearer.
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