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Methods and apparatus for providing ballistic protection

  • US 7,383,761 B2
  • Filed: 12/08/2005
  • Issued: 06/10/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/08/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A ballistic panel for providing ballistic protection comprising:

  • a three-dimensional core that includes a plurality of node cells and provides structural support of the ballistic panel, wherein the core approximates an octet truss;

    an intermediate layer that surrounds the core and fills in the node cells; and

    an outer coating that substantially surrounds and encapsulates the intermediate layer, wherein the ballistic panel absorbs the force of ballistic rounds of multiple velocities and multiple pressures, fragments, and impacts and is capable of completely capturing such ballistic rounds and fragments without external deflection or complete penetration through ballistic panel.

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