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Multi-layer composite armor and method

  • US 8,096,223 B1
  • Filed: 12/31/2008
  • Issued: 01/17/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/03/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • a first multi-layer composite armor component comprising;

    a plurality of layers of energy-dispersion objects including a first layer that includes a first plurality of energy-dispersion objects and a second layer that includes a second plurality of energy-dispersion objects, wherein the first plurality of energy-dispersion objects in the first layer are held in place relative to one another in a closely-packed configuration;

    a first layer of bonding material, wherein the first layer of bonding material has a first durometer value, and wherein the first plurality of energy-dispersion objects are held in place relative to one another via the first layer of bonding material; and

    a second layer of bonding material, wherein the second bonding layer has a second durometer value that is less than the first durometer value, and wherein the second bonding layer is farther from a strike-face side of the multi-layer composite armor component than the first bonding layer.

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