A camouflage system for concealing or obscuring a vehicle includes a camouflage cover attached at spaced apart locations to a plurality of inflatable support beams. The support beams can extend from a central hub. Deployment and stowing, of the camouflage cover by inflation and deflation of the support beams can be controlled from within the vehicle. Stowing can include fan-folding of the support beams and retraction of guide cords attached to distal ends of the support beams, or the deflated support beams can be wound around one or more spools when stowed. Embodiments include a plurality of inflatable bladders within each support beam, enabling a plurality of deployed states. The radar signature of the vehicle can be obfuscated by adding metallic layers to the camouflage cover, the support beams, and/or to separate inflatable radar reflection beams. Additional layers of conductive fabric can be included within inflatable beams.
A camouflage system for concealing or obscuring a vehicle includes a camouflage cover attached at spaced apart locations to a plurality of inflatable support beams. The support beams can extend from a central hub. Deployment and stowing, of the camouflage cover by inflation and deflation of the support beams can be controlled from within the vehicle. Stowing can include fan-folding of the support beams and retraction of guide cords attached to distal ends of the support beams, or the deflated support beams can be wound around one or more spools when stowed. Embodiments include a plurality of inflatable bladders within each support beam, enabling a plurality of deployed states. The radar signature of the vehicle can be obfuscated by adding metallic layers to the camouflage cover, the support beams, and/or to separate inflatable radar reflection beams. Additional layers of conductive fabric can be included within inflatable beams.
A camouflage cover that is simple to deploy and store and is robust to all weather conditions and storage cycles provides a close visual match and close visible and IR spectral signature matches to surrounding vegetation. The cover incorporates a mixture of SAP and cellulose pulp containing approximately 90% water laminated between opaque, non-woven Tencel™ layers to emulate the spectral signature of leaves. Outer polymer film layers prevent water evaporation of the SAP. Organic dye-printed patterns can be applied to one or more of the Tencel™ and film layers. The SAP mixture can be limited to leaf regions of the cover, whereby branch regions include cellulose but not SAP. The cover can be petalized by cuts made, for example, along leaf and branch region boundaries. A gloss-controlling aerogel coating can be applied to outer surfaces of the camouflage cover to match a gloss of the vegetation.
F41H 3/02 - Dispositifs couvrants, p. ex. écrans, filets
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
B32B 37/15 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par les propriétés des couches avec au moins une couche qui est fabriquée et immédiatement stratifiée avant d'atteindre un état stable, p. ex. dans lesquels une couche est extrudée et stratifiée à l'état semi-pâteux
B32B 27/12 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique adjacente à une couche fibreuse ou filamenteuse
B32B 27/36 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant des polyesters
B32B 23/10 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de substances cellulosiques plastiques adjacentes à une couche fibreuse ou filamenteuse
D06N 3/00 - Cuir artificiel, toile cirée ou matériau similaire obtenu par enduction de nappes fibreuses avec une substance macromoléculaire, p. ex. avec des résines, du caoutchouc ou leurs dérivés
D06N 3/12 - Cuir artificiel, toile cirée ou matériau similaire obtenu par enduction de nappes fibreuses avec une substance macromoléculaire, p. ex. avec des résines, du caoutchouc ou leurs dérivés avec des composés macromoléculaires obtenus autrement que par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone
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CAMOUFLAGE COVER HAVING A VISUAL APPEARANCE AND VISIBLE AND IR SPECTRAL SIGNATURES THAT CLOSELY MATCH A VEGETATIVE ENVIRONMENT
A camouflage cover that is simple to deploy and store and is robust to all weather conditions and storage cycles provides a close visual match and close visible and IR spectral signature matches to surrounding vegetation. The cover incorporates a mixture of SAP and cellulose pulp containing approximately 90% water laminated between opaque, non-woven Tencel layers to emulate the spectral signature of leaves. Outer polymer film layers prevent water evaporation of the SAP. Organic dye-printed patterns can be applied to one or more of the Tencel and film layers. The SAP mixture can be limited to leaf regions of the cover, whereby branch regions include cellulose but not SAP. The cover can be petalized by cuts made, for example, along leaf and branch region boundaries. A gloss-controlling aerogel coating can be applied to outer surfaces of the camouflage cover to match a gloss of the vegetation.
F41H 3/02 - Dispositifs couvrants, p. ex. écrans, filets
B32B 3/08 - Caractérisés par des caractéristiques de forme en des endroits déterminés, p. ex. au voisinage des bords caractérisés par des éléments ajoutés à des endroits déterminés
B32B 7/12 - Liaison entre couches utilisant des adhésifs interposés ou des matériaux interposés ayant des propriétés adhésives
A flexible, foldable EM barrier attenuates electromagnetic radiation by at least 20 dB from 1 GHz to 30 GHz. The barrier includes an LF layer that blocks EM radiation at least at low frequencies, laminated to a textile support layer that reduces stress cracking of the LF layer and prevents widening of any cracks that do form. Embodiments further include an HF layer that blocks EM radiation at high frequencies, such as a metallized polymer film and/or an elastomer layer filled with conductive particles. The LF layer can be foil, mesh, or electroless metallization of the support textile or of another textile. A thermal insulation layer can be included. A topcoat can block UV, and primer layers can resist moisture. Barriers can be joined to each other and/or to adjacent structures by lanyards, webbing, sewing, soft connections, and/or flex joints formed by adhesively attached metallized textiles or films.
H05K 9/00 - Blindage d'appareils ou de composants contre les champs électriques ou magnétiques
D06M 11/83 - Traitement des fibres, fils, filés, tissus ou des articles fibreux faits de ces matières, avec des substances inorganiques ou leurs complexesUn tel traitement combiné avec un traitement mécanique, p. ex. mercerisage avec des métauxTraitement des fibres, fils, filés, tissus ou des articles fibreux faits de ces matières, avec des substances inorganiques ou leurs complexesUn tel traitement combiné avec un traitement mécanique, p. ex. mercerisage avec des composés libérant des métaux, p. ex. des métaux-carbonylesRéduction de composés métalliques sur des textiles
A flexible, foldable EM barrier attenuates electromagnetic radiation by at least 20 dB from 1 GHz to 30 GHz. The barrier comprises an LF layer that blocks EM radiation at least at low frequencies, laminated to a textile support layer that reduces stress cracking of the LF layer and prevents widening of any cracks that do form. Embodiments further comprise an HF layer that blocks EM radiation at high frequencies, such as a metallized polymer film and/or an elastomer layer filled with conductive particles. The LF layer can be foil, mesh, or electroless metallization of the support textile or of another textile. A thermal insulation layer can be included. A topcoat can block UV, and primer layers can resist moisture. Barriers can be joined to each other and/or to adjacent structures by lanyards, webbing, sewing, soft connections, and/or flex joints formed by adhesively attached metallized textiles or films.
A method of manufacturing an enhanced, 3D, hand-shaped glove includes placing a seamless textile glove shell onto a laminating form, placing a solid laminate preform onto the glove shell, and applying pressure at an elevated temperature to laminate the preform to the glove shell. A platen or roller press can apply pressure to a glove shell on a flat surface of a laminating form, or a bladder or vacuum bag press can apply pressure to a glove shell on a curved surface of a laminating form. Edge peel resistance can be enhanced by extending the perimeter of a low modulus upper preform layer beyond underlying layers and bonding it directly to the glove shell. Fingers of the laminating form can be made wide and thin to cause warping of the preform about the glove fingers, or narrow and thick to minimize distortion of the finger shapes due to the preform.
B32B 37/10 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par la technique de pressage, p. ex. faisant usage de l'action directe du vide ou d'un fluide sous pression
B32B 37/12 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par l'usage d'adhésifs
B32B 1/00 - Produits stratifiés ayant une forme non plane
B32B 25/08 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de caoutchouc naturel ou synthétique comprenant du caoutchouc comme seul composant ou comme composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique de résine synthétique
B32B 25/10 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de caoutchouc naturel ou synthétique adjacent à une couche fibreuse ou filamenteuse
B32B 25/14 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de caoutchouc naturel ou synthétique comprenant des copolymères dans lesquels les composants en caoutchouc prédominent
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
B32B 37/18 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par les propriétés des couches toutes les couches existant et présentant une cohésion avant la stratification impliquant uniquement l'assemblage de feuilles ou de panneaux individualisés
A41D 19/04 - Outils pour la fabrication des gantsDispositifs de mesure pour la fabrication des gants
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CAMOUFLAGE LAMINATE WITH FIELD-ADAPTABLE VISUAL AND IR SIGNATURE MANAGEMENT
A camouflage system adaptively matches the visible and IR spectrum of surrounding vegetation. A bio-chromophore dye solution circulated through an upper channel and distributed by a pulp or fabric matches the visible and biological IR spectrum, while water evaporated from the upper channel or from a separate lower channel matches the water IR spectrum. Dye can be retained in the pulp or continuously circulated. Permanently printed colors and/or patterns can also be included. Petalation cooperative with a channel flow pattern can release evaporated water and inhibit LiDAR detection. An upper waxy layer and surface embossing can avoid specular reflections. The camouflage signature can be compared with the environment and automatically adjusted as needed. Embodiments include thermal management, electromagnetic shielding, or radar scattering/absorbing subsystems. An airbag ground plane can match a terrain contour and avoid LiDAR detection. Multiple zones can provide adaptive display of visible and IR patterns.
B32B 3/20 - Produits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche discontinue, c.-à-d. soit continue et percée de trous, soit réellement constituée d'éléments individuels caractérisés par une couche interne formée d'éléments individuels de pièces creuses, p. ex. de tubesProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche discontinue, c.-à-d. soit continue et percée de trous, soit réellement constituée d'éléments individuels caractérisés par une couche interne formée d'éléments individuels de pièces comportant des rainures ou des cavités
B32B 3/30 - Produits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche continue dont le périmètre de la section droite a une allure particulièreProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche comportant des cavités ou des vides internes caractérisés par une couche comportant des retraits ou des saillies, p. ex. des gorges, des nervures
B32B 27/36 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant des polyesters
F41H 3/00 - Camouflage, c.-à-d. moyens ou procédés de dissimulation ou de simulation
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Camouflage laminate with field-adaptable visual and IR signature management
A camouflage system adaptively matches the visible and IR spectrum of surrounding vegetation. A bio-chromophore dye solution circulated through an upper channel and distributed by a pulp or fabric matches the visible and biological IR spectrum, while water evaporated from the upper channel or from a separate lower channel matches the water IR spectrum. Dye can be retained in the pulp or continuously circulated. Permanently printed colors and/or patterns can also be included. Petalation cooperative with a channel flow pattern can release evaporated water and inhibit LiDAR detection. An upper waxy layer and surface embossing can avoid specular reflections. The camouflage signature can be compared with the environment and automatically adjusted as needed. Embodiments include thermal management, electromagnetic shielding, and/or radar scattering/absorbing subsystems. An airbag ground plane can match a terrain contour and avoid LiDAR detection. Multiple zones can provide adaptive display of visible and IR patterns.
F41H 3/02 - Dispositifs couvrants, p. ex. écrans, filets
B32B 27/36 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant des polyesters
B41M 3/06 - Impressions veinéesImpressions fluorescentesImages stéréoscopiquesCopies de motifs, p. ex. tissus, textiles
B32B 27/12 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique adjacente à une couche fibreuse ou filamenteuse
B32B 5/26 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs couches qui comportent des fibres, filaments, grains ou poudre, ou qui sont sous forme de mousse ou essentiellement poreuses une des couches étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse un autre couche également étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse
B32B 21/08 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de bois, p. ex. une planche de bois, une feuille de placage, une feuille de bois aggloméré comprenant du bois comme seul composant ou composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique de résine synthétiqueProduits stratifiés composés essentiellement de bois, p. ex. une planche de bois, une feuille de placage, une feuille de bois aggloméré comprenant du bois comme seul composant ou composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique de résine renforcée de fibres
B32B 27/34 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant des polyamides
B32B 3/20 - Produits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche discontinue, c.-à-d. soit continue et percée de trous, soit réellement constituée d'éléments individuels caractérisés par une couche interne formée d'éléments individuels de pièces creuses, p. ex. de tubesProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche discontinue, c.-à-d. soit continue et percée de trous, soit réellement constituée d'éléments individuels caractérisés par une couche interne formée d'éléments individuels de pièces comportant des rainures ou des cavités
B32B 21/04 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de bois, p. ex. une planche de bois, une feuille de placage, une feuille de bois aggloméré comprenant du bois comme seul composant ou composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique
B32B 27/14 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique adjacente à une couche particulaire
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
B32B 3/02 - Caractérisés par des caractéristiques de forme en des endroits déterminés, p. ex. au voisinage des bords
B32B 5/30 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs couches qui comportent des fibres, filaments, grains ou poudre, ou qui sont sous forme de mousse ou essentiellement poreuses une des couches comprenant des grains ou de la poudre
B32B 7/12 - Liaison entre couches utilisant des adhésifs interposés ou des matériaux interposés ayant des propriétés adhésives
B32B 5/16 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par le fait qu'une des couches est formée de particules, p. ex. de copeaux, de fibres hachées, de poudre
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E-FABRIC AND E-GARMENT HAVING INTERGRAL INTERCONNECTED CONDUCTORS AND EMBEDDED DEVICES
Interconnections are formed between electronic devices embedded in a "smart" textile panel. A highly bendable drawn fiber in the panel includes continuous and/or discrete active elements encapsulated in a flexible matrix. E-fabrics include vias forming interconnections between conductors included on or in the fabric. A flexible connection pad of alternated conducting and insulating elastomer regions forms a plurality of interconnections between an external device and the conductors of an e-fabric. E-fabrics are formed by preassembling conductors with ribbons of adhesive to form conducting assemblies, and then bonding the conducting assemblies to fabric or to pre-manufactured garments, including across seams thereof. A garment such as a hoodie includes position, orientation, flexion, and/or acceleration sensors that enable a user to control aspects of an audiovisual concert such as volume, balance, tone, recorded feedback, and mashups, as well as light displays and pyrotechnics by physical gestures.
A tire having reduced mass and low rolling resistance and a method of manufacture thereof achieves reduced weight by using thin layers of thermoplastic polyurethanes ("TPU's") to heat seal the carcass, breaker, and tread layers of the tire to each other, rather than embedding the layers in conventional, relatively thicker and heavier layers of sulfur cured vulcanized carbon filled elastomers. Creep and "spring-back" of the thermoplastic polyurethanes during cure is avoided by maintaining the adhered layers under pressure until the assembly cools below its glass transition temperature. In embodiments, the heat sealing can be performed on the forming drum, and in some embodiments cool rollers are applied to the heat-sealed carcass so as to accelerate the cooling to below the glass transition temperature.
B60C 9/04 - Carcasses les fils de renforcement de chaque pli de la carcasse étant sensiblement parallèles
B60C 5/14 - Pneumatiques ou chambres intérieures gonflables sans éléments internes gonflables distincts, p. ex. pneumatiques sans chambre à air dont la section transversale est ouverte sur la jante avec chemise ou revêtement imperméable sur la paroi intérieure du pneumatique
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Marksmanship shirt with strap attachments for supporting a weapon
An apparatus for protecting a power tool user includes a glove or other garment having a sensor that monitors proximity to the power tool. Glove embodiments can include finger or thumb proximity sensors, or sensors that detect hand position, finger or wrist joint angle, vibration, or acceleration. Sensing targets can be retroactively installed on the power tool, and can define warning or danger zones. Sensing can be via magnetic, electromagnetic, capacitive, eddy current, or range finding means. Sizes of warning or target areas can be controlled by selecting from a plurality of targets of various detection ranges. Protective responses can vary according to different sensed events, and can include audible, visual, or tactile alerts, or interruption of tool power. Embodiments can record proximity or status data during a work session for review, training, and certification. A controller can be physically cooperative with the garment.
A robust, durable, easy to use, reusable shipping container can protect a payload from surrounding high temperatures up to 1000 degrees Fahrenheit for a minimum of at least three and a half hours. The container includes an outer shell, at least one insulation layer, and an inner chamber where the payload is surrounded by a phase change liquid (PCL) sequestered in a support matrix that maintains the PCL in a fixed shape and location. The PCL can be mixed with a super-absorbent polymer to form a gel. Evaporating PCL can be wicked away by walls of the inner chamber. In a first general aspect the payload area is surrounded by gel-panels comprising gel packs sandwiched between stiffening panels. In a second general aspect the inner chamber is filled with the PCL and support matrix, and the payload is enclosed in over-packaging and submerged in the PCL and matrix.
B65D 81/38 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets pour contenus présentant des problèmes particuliers de stockage ou de transport ou adaptés pour servir à d'autres fins que l'emballage après avoir été vidés de leur contenu avec isolation thermique
B65D 65/40 - Emploi de stratifiés pour des buts particuliers d'emballage
A slash-protecting panel is affordable, comfortable, flexible, light, and concealable, while providing at least 80N HOSDB slash protection. A plurality of solid elements are aligned on upper and lower backing sheets in rows and columns separated by continuous gaps between 25% and 95% as wide as the solid elements, the upper elements being centered above the gap intersections of the lower elements, leaving isolated gap "islands" uncovered but no continuous gaps. Embodiments further include a third layer with smaller "button" solid elements arranged behind the gap islands, leaving no gaps. The solid elements can be ceramic or metal, and the backing sheets can be ballistic fabric, or any convenient woven, non-woven, or warp knit. Solid elements can be attached to the sheets by rivets or adhesives, or held in pockets. Embodiments include an inner and/or an outer covering layer of a knit or similar fabric for added comfort.
A slash-protecting panel is affordable, comfortable, flexible, light, and concealable, while providing at least 80N HOSDB slash protection. A plurality of solid elements are aligned on upper and lower backing sheets in rows and columns separated by continuous gaps between 25% and 95% as wide as the solid elements, the upper elements being centered above the gap intersections of the lower elements, leaving isolated gap “islands” uncovered but no continuous gaps. Embodiments further include a third layer with smaller “button” solid elements arranged behind the gap islands, leaving no gaps. The solid elements can be ceramic or metal, and the backing sheets can be ballistic fabric, or any convenient woven, non-woven, or warp knit. Solid elements can be attached to the sheets by rivets or adhesives, or held in pockets. Embodiments include an inner and/or an outer covering layer of a knit or similar fabric for added comfort.
F41H 5/04 - Structure des plaques composées de plus d'une couche
F41H 1/02 - Vêtements blindés ou à l'épreuve des missiles ou projectilesTissus de protection composites
B32B 7/12 - Liaison entre couches utilisant des adhésifs interposés ou des matériaux interposés ayant des propriétés adhésives
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
B32B 5/26 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs couches qui comportent des fibres, filaments, grains ou poudre, ou qui sont sous forme de mousse ou essentiellement poreuses une des couches étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse un autre couche également étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse
B32B 3/18 - Produits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche discontinue, c.-à-d. soit continue et percée de trous, soit réellement constituée d'éléments individuels caractérisés par une couche interne formée d'éléments individuels
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A PROTECTIVE STRETCH COATING HAVING CONTROLLED MOISTURE PERMEABILITY AND COLOR
A coated textile system comprising a fibrous substrate coated by an elastomer mixed with inorganic particles provides good drape and bending with very high cut resistance. The substrate can include conventional and/or high performance fibers. The elastomer includes particles of at least two sizes, and in embodiments three or more sizes, which fill in gaps between the largest particles and prevent a blade from pushing the particles aside and passing between them. The coating can be applied directly to the substrate, or pre-formed and adhered thereto. Particles can be pigmented, to impart a color to the textile. Pin holes formed by the particles and/or by mechanical manipulation can increase MVT. An elastomeric cover layer can enhance grip and/or reduce MVT. A plurality of layers of coated textile can be combined, in embodiments attached only about their perimeters, to provide even higher levels of cut resistance without sacrifice of bendability.
D06M 17/00 - Production d'étoffes à couches multiples
D06M 11/00 - Traitement des fibres, fils, filés, tissus ou des articles fibreux faits de ces matières, avec des substances inorganiques ou leurs complexesUn tel traitement combiné avec un traitement mécanique, p. ex. mercerisage
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MULTI-LAYER, MULTI-ELEMENT BODY ARMOR PANEL WITH IMPROVED COMPRESSIBILITY
An MFA panel provides enhanced compressibility and off-axis threat protection by distributing solid elements among a plurality of vertically stacked, flexible supporting sheets, so that the elements on each sheet are spaced apart while the stacked arrangement provides adjacent or overlapping coverage of the panel, while allowing the solid elements to slide over each other during compression. The solid elements can be triangular or square, and can be metal or ceramic. The supporting sheets can be high tensile, such as para aramid, or low tensile, such as PET, Nylon, or cotton, for enhanced compressibility, flexibility, drape, and hand. A high tensile backing ply can be included to inhibit tensile failure of low tensile supporting sheets. In embodiments, the panels are attached to each other only at their edges. Fibers of para aramid supporting sheets can be unidirectional, so as to share the load of an impact throughout the panel.
An MFA panel provides enhanced compressibility and off-axis threat protection by distributing solid elements among a plurality of vertically stacked, flexible supporting sheets, so that the elements on each sheet are spaced apart while the stacked arrangement provides adjacent or overlapping coverage of the panel, while allowing the solid elements to slide over each other during compression. The solid elements can be triangular or square, and can be metal or ceramic. The supporting sheets can be high tensile, such as para aramid, or low tensile, such as PET, Nylon, or cotton, for enhanced compressibility, flexibility, drape, and hand. A high tensile backing ply can be included to inhibit tensile failure of low tensile supporting sheets. In embodiments, the panels are attached to each other only at their edges. Fibers of para aramid supporting sheets can be unidirectional, so as to share the load of an impact throughout the panel.
A glove that has a high percentage of low stretch materials and a method for the designing thereof provides an accurate fit to the majority of hand anatomies without relying on material stretch. The method includes determining a hand length, selecting four critical dimensions from among bridge length, thumb length, index finger length, middle finger length, ring finger length, and pinky finger length, and calculating the four selected dimensions such that ratios of the selected dimensions divided by the hand length fall within corresponding ranges, where the corresponding ranges are from 0.46 to 0.49 for the bridge length, from 0.61 to 0.63 for the thumb length, from 0.37 to 0.40 for the index finger length, from 0.40 to 0.43 for the middle finger length, from 0.37 to 0.40 for the ring finger length, and from 0.30 to 0.33 for the pinky finger length.
A carrier garment configured to carry protective panels on a user's torso allows adjustment of the carrier garment and the protective panels to accommodate a wide range of bust and torso sizes, from flat-chested to full figured bust and torso lines. Embodiments allow quick adjustment back to a flat configuration to accommodate rifle protection plates that require the carrier and the underlying panels to be flat. Various embodiments can be locked to ensure that the garment retains its adjusted shape. A shaping point and/or a slit can be provided to assist in shaping stiff materials. Embodiments include a plurality of attachment points to which a lower end of an adjustment lanyard can be attached. A lining or inner layer can be included, and can be configured to adjust in shape with the outer garment. The outer garment and/or the liner or inner layer can include a protective material.
A new class of protective fabrics having good ballistic and fragmentary protection also provide wearable drape, softness, and moisture transport, as well as good UV and abrasion resistance and color acceptance, making them comfortable to wear as garment fabrics. The protective fabrics are constructed from yarns having at least 20% ballistic fibers with greater than 12 gpd tenacity. A combined cover factor of between 55% and 80% avoids added stiffness due to yarn distortion at the crossing points. In embodiments, a long-float weave such as twill or satin with reduced crossing point density improves the hand of the fabric, and in some embodiments provides a different character on each face so that a predominantly staple fabric face is in contact with skin of a user, thereby providing better wearing comfort than a plain weave.
D03D 15/08 - Tissus caractérisés par la matière ou la structure du fil ou des autres éléments utilisés en chaîne ou en trame utilisant des fils élastiques ou extensibles
D03D 15/00 - Tissus caractérisés par la matière, la structure ou les propriétés des fibres, des filaments, des filés, des fils ou des autres éléments utilisés en chaîne ou en trame
articles made from fabrics with anti-microbial properties, namely, gloves, shoes, socks, hats, knit face masks, shirts, pants, coats, and underclothing; anti-microbial fabric sold as an integral component of finished clothing items, namely, gloves, shoes, socks, hats, knit face masks, shirts, pants, coats, and underclothing
A protective garment system fabricated from ballistic textiles having a V50 on 2 grain RCC of at least 300 fps as measured by Mil-Spec 662F provides good ballistic and fragmentary protection, and can be worn in lieu of conventional clothing without discomfort to the wearer. Embodiments overcome prior art ballistic fabric limitations by incorporating novel construction, such as plaiting and/or twill or satin weaving, as well as novel yarn selection, to enable comfortable skin contact, and by applying coatings to improve abrasion resistance, UV resistance, and color acceptance. Embodiments incorporate layers of ballistic fabric in critical areas, either by overlapping protective clothing articles, and/or by incorporating multiple layers of protective fabric into an individual protective garment. Embodiments provide good moisture transport for long term comfort. In certain embodiments, substantially all of the garment's mass is protective, including pockets, lapels, load carriage, and any other “folded” features.
A flexible mosaic armor system that defeats threats at any attack angle includes top and middle solid elements layers separated by uniform gaps that intersect at apexes. The top elements can have a “hem” shape with raised edges. The middle elements can be flat, or can also have a hem shape. In embodiments, the edges of the top and middle layers are aligned and separated by an offset that is three or four times the gap width. Off-axis spike and needle strikes are thereby trapped between the two solid element layers, without added textile reinforcement. Embodiments include an apex layer of solid elements that overlap the first layer apexes, the apex layer being the second layer or a third layer beneath the 2 upper layers. The apex layer can be sandwiched between two textile backer layers that provide a full uninterrupted bonding surface to all of the solid element layers.
The present invention is a method for coloring knit, woven, or non-woven protective textiles made from yarns containing at least 20% synthetic high tenacity fibers, such as para-aramid or liquid crystal polyester ("LCP"), and for package-dyeing and skein-dyeing of such yarns. In embodiments, the textile is scoured to remove any impurities. A base coating of an adhesion promoting primer is then applied, which is typically a polymer or elastomer. The textile is typically immersed at zero tension in the primer liquor for an extended period. Afterward, the primer is dried and then cured at an elevated temperature to cross-link the primer and provide wash-fastness. A dye or printing ink of substantially any desired color and intensity is then applied. The protective yarns can include staple fibers and/or continuous filament fibers. The invention is further applicable to drum coating, jig processing, dye beck and other dying and coating processes.
D06B 1/00 - Application de liquides, de gaz ou de vapeurs aux matières textiles en vue d'effectuer un traitement, p. ex. lavage, teinture, blanchiment, encollage ou imprégnation
D06P 1/00 - Procédés généraux de teinture ou d'impression des textiles ou procédés généraux de teinture du cuir, des fourrures ou des substances macromoléculaires solides de toutes formes, classés selon les teintures, les pigments ou les substances auxiliaires utilisés
A protective garment system fabricated from ballistic textiles having a V50 on 2 grain RCC of at least 300 fps as measured by Mil-Spec 662F provides good ballistic and fragmentary protection, and can be worn in lieu of conventional clothing without discomfort to the wearer. Embodiments overcome prior art ballistic fabric limitations by incorporating novel construction, such as plaiting and/or twill or satin weaving, as well as novel yarn selection, to enable comfortable skin contact, and by applying coatings to improve abrasion resistance, UV resistance, and color acceptance. Embodiments incorporate layers of ballistic fabric in critical areas, either by overlapping protective clothing articles, and/or by incorporating multiple layers of protective fabric into an individual protective garment. Embodiments provide good moisture transport for long term comfort. In certain embodiments, substantially all of the garment's mass is protective, including pockets, lapels, load carriage, and any other "folded" features.
A new class of protective fabrics having good ballistic and fragmentary protection also provide wearable drape, softness, and moisture transport, as well as good UV and abrasion resistance and color acceptance, making them comfortable to wear as garment fabrics. The protective fabrics are constructed from yarns having at least 20% ballistic fibers with greater than 12 gpd tenacity. A combined cover factor of between 55% and 80% avoids added stiffness due to yarn distortion at the crossing points. In embodiments, a long-float weave such as twill or satin with reduced crossing point density improves the hand of the fabric, and in some embodiments provides a different character on each face so that a predominantly staple fabric face is in contact with skin of a user, thereby providing better wearing comfort than a plain weave.
D03D 13/00 - Tissus caractérisés par la disposition particulière des fils de chaîne ou de trame, p. ex. avec fils de trame incurvés, avec fils de chaîne discontinus, avec fils de chaîne ou de trame en diagonale
D03D 1/00 - Tissus conçus pour faire des articles particuliers
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MULTI-LAYER SOLID ELEMENT MOSAIC BODY ARMOR FOR ON-AXIS AND OFF-AXIS THREATS
A flexible mosaic armor system that defeats threats at any attack angle includes top and middle solid elements layers separated by uniform gaps that intersect at apexes. The top elements can have a "hem" shape with raised edges. The middle elements can be flat, or can also have a hem shape. In embodiments, the edges of the top and middle layers are aligned and separated by an offset that is three or four times the gap width. Off-axis spike and needle strikes are thereby trapped between the two solid element layers, without added textile reinforcement. Embodiments include an apex layer of solid elements that overlap the first layer apexes, the apex layer being the second layer or a third layer beneath the 2 upper layers. The apex layer can be sandwiched between two textile backer layers that provide a full uninterrupted bonding surface to all of the solid element layers.
A loom that continuously produces a fabric that varies in width over a range of at least 3:2, and preferably 1:2, has a reed with pairs of dividing elements separated by fixed dents, the pairs being separated from each other by variable dents. Warp yarns pass through only the fixed dents, and the variable dents widths are varied as the fabric is woven. Variable dents widths can be adjusted by rotating cams having flat extensions disposed in the variable dents, and/or by using sliders to translationally move the pairs. Alternatively, a variable width fabric is produced by vertically constraining the fibers of a uniform-width fabric, and horizontally compressing the warp fibers at desired locations. In other embodiments, a variable width fabric is produced by dividing a tail section of a uniform-width fabric into strips, and then overlapping the distal ends of the strips.
D03D 41/00 - Métiers non prévus ailleurs, p. ex. pour tisser du fil chenilleParties constitutives particulières à ces métiers
D03D 23/00 - Méthodes générales de tissage qui ne sont pas spéciales à la production d'un tissu particulier ou à l'emploi d'un métier particulierArmures non prévues par un seul autre groupe
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Multi-layer chemical and biological protection fabric for mobile shelters
A lightweight, low bulk, mobile CB shelter fabric includes a high tensile strength woven scrim laminated between two thin CB-impenetrable polymer films. Laminate adhesives can include isocyanate adhesion promotors. Coatings can provide camouflage, increased light opacity, increased CB protection, sun, fire, and weather resistance. Lamination heat and pressure can cause the films to conform and bond through the scrim, while a pre-applied coating does not flow and remains uniform in thickness. The resulting fabric weight can be approximately 50% of conventional CB fabrics. The films can be hard-drawn polymers. A coating of hammer milled kaolin clay can provide increased light opacity. The films can be 1 micron thick, and can be nylon, aliphatic nylon, urethane, or poly-ether. The scrim can be a 1500 denier Vectran® (liquid crystal polymer) with a 4.5 ends-per-inch warp and a 3.5 ends-per-inch fill. The scrim yarns can be flattened bundles of untwisted fiber.
A62B 17/00 - Vêtements de protection contre la chaleur, les agents chimiques nuisibles ou pour l'emploi à haute altitude
D06N 7/00 - Matériaux sous forme de feuilles flexibles, non prévus ailleurs, p. ex. fils, filaments, filés ou cordes textiles, collés sur des matériaux macromoléculaires
B32B 38/00 - Opérations auxiliaires liées aux procédés de stratification
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
B32B 7/12 - Liaison entre couches utilisant des adhésifs interposés ou des matériaux interposés ayant des propriétés adhésives
B32B 27/12 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique adjacente à une couche fibreuse ou filamenteuse
B32B 27/34 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant des polyamides
B32B 27/36 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant des polyesters
B32B 33/00 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par des propriétés particulières ou des caractéristiques de surface particulières, p. ex. par des revêtements de surface particuliersProduits stratifiés conçus pour des buts particuliers non couverts par une seule autre classe
B32B 37/12 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par l'usage d'adhésifs
B32B 27/28 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant des copolymères de résines synthétiques non complètement couverts par les sous-groupes suivants
B32B 37/24 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par les propriétés des couches avec au moins une couche qui ne présente pas de cohésion avant la stratification, p. ex. constituée de matériau granulaire projeté sur un substrat
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MULTI-LAYER CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL PROTECTION FABRIC FOR MOBILE SHELTERS
A lightweight, low bulk, mobile CB shelter fabric includes a high tensile strength woven scrim laminated between two thin CB-impenetrable polymer films. Laminate adhesives can include isocyanate adhesion promotors. Coatings can be applied to the films for camouflage, increased light opacity, increased CB protection, sun, fire, and weather resistance. Lamination heat and pressure can cause the films to conform and bond through the scrim, while a pre- applied coating does not flow and remains uniform in thickness. The resulting fabric weight can be approximately 50% of conventional CB fabrics. The films can be hard-drawn polymers. A coating of hammer milled kaolin clay can provide increased light opacity. The films can be 1 micron thick, and can be nylon, aliphatic nylon, urethane, or poly-ether. The scrim can be a 1500 denier vectran with a 4.5 ends-per-inch warp and a 3.5 ends-per-inch fill. The scrim yarns can be flattened bundles of untwisted fiber.
B32B 27/12 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique adjacente à une couche fibreuse ou filamenteuse
B32B 3/24 - Produits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche discontinue, c.-à-d. soit continue et percée de trous, soit réellement constituée d'éléments individuels caractérisés par une couche ajourée, p. ex. de métal déployé
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
34.
THREE DIMENSIONAL GLOVE WITH PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING LAYER LAMINATED THERETO
A 3D hand-shaped glove includes a performance-enhancing layer laminated to a fabric glove shell. A flat, solid laminate preform can be prepared with printed graphics, fabric layers, oriented films, dense and/or concentrated fillers, and other features. The 3D hand-shaped glove shell is placed on a 3D laminating form, and the preform is laminated thereto while preserving the 3D shape. In embodiments, the laminating form includes opposing flat surfaces, and a platen or roller press is used. In other embodiments, a bladder or vacuum bag press is used to laminate the preform to a curved or otherwise shaped surface of the laminating form. In embodiments, edge peel resistance is enhanced by extending the perimeter of a low modulus upper layer beyond underlying layers and bonding it directly to the glove shell. Recovery of the glove shell after deformation by the laminating form can provide a warping deformation of the laminate preform.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
25 - Vêtements; chaussures; chapellerie
Produits et services
Protective body armor, namely, ballistic, bullet, blast, slash and stab resistant clothing; ballistic resistant and blast resistant body armor and clothing; body armor; gloves for protection against accidents; protective work gloves; protective gloves for industrial use Gloves
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LOW ROUGHNESS HIGH SURFACE-ENERGY, ANTI-MICROBIAL FABRIC
A self-decontaminating fabric is manufactured from fibers such as Tencel having high surface energy and low surface roughness. Novel scouring methods eliminate substantially all contaminants from the fibers, and a novel coating process applies an anti-pathogen coating such as a halogen compound to the fabric so as to provide rapid deactivation of pathogens on contact. Novel charging methods activate or reactivate the coating, typically by exposure to chlorine. The coating is substantially free of gap regions where pathogens can survive. The high surface energy of the fibers allows a high coating concentration and provides close contact between attached pathogens and the coating. The low surface roughness reduces the pickup of pathogens by the fibers. Multi-layer embodiments include an outer layer configured for maximum anti-pathogen coating concentration, and an inner layer configured for a reduced coating concentration that is compatible with skin contact.
D06M 15/643 - Composés macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions autres que celles faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone contenant du silicium dans la chaîne principale
D06B 1/02 - Application de liquides, de gaz ou de vapeurs aux matières textiles en vue d'effectuer un traitement, p. ex. lavage, teinture, blanchiment, encollage ou imprégnation par pulvérisation ou projection
D06B 1/12 - Application de liquides, de gaz ou de vapeurs aux matières textiles en vue d'effectuer un traitement, p. ex. lavage, teinture, blanchiment, encollage ou imprégnation par contact avec un organe portant la substance traitante par frottement, p. ex. avec des brosses ou des tampons
A flexible armor system includes a rigid panel of a stiffness calculated to resist penetration by a known ballistic object, made from multiple layers of Ultra High Molecular Weight Poly-Ethylene fibers or other high tenacity fibers, which is then pre-flexed beyond its elastic bending limit to create a distributed pattern of surface buckling, with localized areas of interior delamination, which together function as bending or hinge lines to provide flexibility to the otherwise rigid panel and thereby lower its overall stiffness to less than that calculated for the rigid panel to resist the ballistic object. The areas of delamination have a width of less than one half the diameter of the ballistic object.
Embodiments of entrapment systems and apparatuses are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. In one embodiment, an entrapment apparatus is provided. This entrapment apparatus comprises a casing and a piece of multilayered fabric packed into the casing. The piece of multilayered fabric, when deployed, is configured to wrap around a person having an explosive device and configured to contain packed metal projectiles from an explosion of the explosive device.
A non-lethal, sabot-deployed blast shield mitigates a suicide bomber by wrapping around the bomber and positioning a plurality of protective layers over an explosive device to absorb emitted heat, shock waves, and projectiles if the device is detonated. Stand-offs such as inflatable beams or pillows provide break-away zones between the protective layers, allowing some layers to expand to a point of failure and absorb the maximum possible energy. Inner layers absorb shock waves and heat. One or more outer layers resist projectile penetration. Protective layers can be positioned on opposing sides of a suspect in case two explosive devices are present. Shields can deploy with sufficient energy to knock down a bomber. In embodiments, a plurality of shields can be applied without interference therebetween. In some embodiments, a round shield includes bolas which spread the shield in flight in a cast-net dynamic and wrap around the suspect for shield attachment.
[0067] An assembly useful for constructing concealable, flexible, lightweight protective body armor includes a flexible support layer to which is bonded a mosaic of rigid, adjacent tiles having a high bending performance, such as type 5 titanium alloy, which includes 6% aluminum and 4% vanadium by weight. The inner support layer can include woven para-aramid and/or STF-treated KevlarTM. The tiles can have interlocking and/or thickened edges. An additional backing layer can include para-aramid and/or carbon nanofiber embedded UHMWPE UD-laminate. An inner layer can have high moisture transport, anti-microbial properties, and low friction. An outer layer can be shaped with anatomical features to hide the armor. The assembly can be flame resistant. Assemblies with 2mm thick tiles and total thickness less than 5mm can provide V50 protection against 9mm FMJ projectiles at more than 1000 feet/second, and can also protect against knife and spike assaults at 65 Joules force.
F41H 1/02 - Vêtements blindés ou à l'épreuve des missiles ou projectilesTissus de protection composites
B32B 15/04 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de métal comprenant un métal comme seul composant ou comme composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique
An assembly useful for constructing concealable, flexible, lightweight protective body armor includes a flexible support layer to which is bonded a mosaic of rigid, adjacent tiles having a high bending performance, such as type 5 titanium alloy, which includes 6% aluminum and 4% vanadium by weight. The inner support layer can include woven para-aramid and/or STF-treated Kevlar™. The tiles can have interlocking and/or thickened edges. An additional backing layer can include para-aramid and/or carbon nanofiber embedded UHMWPE UD-laminate. An inner layer can have high moisture transport, anti-microbial properties, and low friction. An outer layer can be shaped with anatomical features to hide the armor. The assembly can be flame resistant. Assemblies with 2 mm thick tiles and total thickness less than 5 mm can provide V50 protection against 9 mm FMJ projectiles at more than 1000 feet/second, and can also protect against knife and spike assaults at 65 Joules force.
A moisture-permeable glove or other garment protects against user contamination and cross-contamination by providing both rapid and persistent sterilization. Exposure to chlorine of inherent NH groups and/or attached hydantoin can form a persistent outer halamine sterilization layer. A second inner halamine layer intercepts any pathogens that penetrate the outer surface. The garment can be single layer, or can include a detachable inner liner. Embodiments are compatible with rapid decontamination using an alcohol-based agent. Some embodiments provide a 90 second 3-log kill rate for at least S.aureus ATCC and E.coli. Embodiments include a moistening agent to activate the halamine. An anti-cut/puncture layer and/or a pathogen barrier layer can also be included. The protective layer can include contiguous layers of soft and hard metal flexed to improve flexibility and Moisture Vapor Transport Rate (MVTR). The pathogen barrier can include urethane and/or CNT fibers. The garment MVTR can be greater than 0.2g/cm2/min.
A41D 13/12 - Blouses de chirurgien ou vêtements pour malades
A41D 13/002 - Vêtements protecteurs de travail ou de sport, p. ex. blouses de chirurgien ou vêtements protégeant des coups ou des chocs avec des conditions d'environnement interne qui sont commandées
A41D 13/00 - Vêtements protecteurs de travail ou de sport, p. ex. blouses de chirurgien ou vêtements protégeant des coups ou des chocs
A munitions container includes an inner container and an outer container formed of a fibrous material. A form is positioned within the inner container and receives munitions. The outer container is placed on a rigid baseplate.
An assembly useful for constructing protective armor includes a plurality of protective cards suspended in a parallel, louvered relationship between inner and outer mesh layers, thereby permitting air to flow through the assembly while providing a continuous barrier against projectiles approaching from most directions. In some embodiments, the outer mesh layer resists penetration and tends to compress the cards together when struck, causing the cards intercept a projectile that would otherwise pass therebetween. The mesh layers can be para aramid. The mesh can have an open area of 25%, and/or can include leno looper construction. The cards can include thermally pressed and flexed laminated UHMWPE. The mesh yarn can have a denier of 1000 or even 1500, and a stabilizing and/or UV-resistant coating can be included on the outer mesh layer. A plurality of interior card layers can be included, and the assembly can be fire retardant.
A modular and field adaptable body armor system includes a plurality of flexible, air-permeable, thermally vented plates arranged in fixed relationships that provide flexible, modular, field-adaptable protection for the torso and extremities without excessive weight or heat burden. The TVA plates include protective cards suspended in a parallel, louvered relationship between inner and outer mesh layers, thereby permitting air to flow therebetween while providing a flexible, compressible, modular barrier that protects the torso and extremities against projectiles. In embodiments, the outer mesh layer resists penetration and compresses cards together to intercept a projectile that would otherwise pass therebetween. Protective cards can include thermally pressed and flexed laminated UHMWPE. TVA panels can be removed and exchanged in the field according to the requirements of each mission. In embodiments, the TVA plates are laced together and/or attached to an underlying fabric carrier garment.
Embodiments of entrapment systems and apparatuses are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. In one embodiment, an entrapment apparatus is provided. This entrapment apparatus is comprised of a casing and a piece of multilayered fabric packed into the casing. The piece of multilayered fabric, when deployed, is configured to wrap around a person having an explosive device and configured to contain packed metal projectiles from an explosion of the explosive device.
A munitions container includes an inner container and an outer container formed of a fibrous material. A form is positioned within the inner container and receives munitions. The outer container is placed on a rigid baseplate.
A personal cooling system evaporatively cools a wearer of protective clothing, thereby avoiding heat stress, skin irritation due to unevaporated sweat, and excess water drinking. A heat-exchanging fluid such as water or ethylene glycol is circulated between a cooling garment worn under the protective clothing and externally worn cooling fabric that is moistened by water from a reservoir. In some embodiments the reservoir also supplies drinking water. The cooling fabric can be fire retardant, and can be a cape, a cylinder through which air is blown by a fan, or part of the protective clothing itself. Embodiments include a protective chemical barrier also moistened by the evaporation water. Under realistic conditions, more than 125 W/m2 of heat can be dissipated by a cooling system that weighs less than 6 pounds, has a volume of less than 250 cubic inches, and can operate independently for more than 2 hours.
A41D 13/005 - Vêtements protecteurs de travail ou de sport, p. ex. blouses de chirurgien ou vêtements protégeant des coups ou des chocs avec des conditions d'environnement interne qui sont commandées avec une température commandée
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SOFT PLATE SOFT PANEL BONDED MULTI LAYER ARMOR MATERIALS
A flexible armor system includes a rigid panel of a stiffness calculated to resist penetration by a known ballistic object, made from multiple layers of Ultra High Molecular Weight Poly-Ethylene fibers or other high tenacity fibers, which is then pre-flexed beyond its elastic bending limit to create a distributed pattern of surface buckling, with localized areas of interior delamination, which together function as bending or hinge lines to provide flexibility to the otherwise rigid panel and thereby lower its overall stiffness to less than that calculated for the rigid panel to resist the ballistic object. The areas of delamination have a width of less than one half the diameter of the ballistic object.
B32B 3/00 - Produits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme
50.
Flexible penetration resistant composite materials structure with critical gap geometry in a solids layer
A flexible, penetration resistant structure has a solids layer with a pattern of intersecting gap lines with critical gap cross section geometry, a flexible fiber or fabric layer backing, and a critical bonding layer attaching the solids layer to the flexible backing layer; where the gap geometry upon impact by a select penetrator type causes a controlled response and distributes impact energy in the structure, placing elements of the solids layer adjacent to the impact point mainly in vertical and lateral compression, the bonding layer mainly in shear, the fabric layer beneath the point of impact mainly in bending pressure, and the fibers within the fabric layer, particular those fibers perpendicular to the axis of the gap segment impacted, mainly in tension; and where the applicable class of penetrators is loosely defined as within a certain range of striking energy per unit area of penetrator contact area cross section.
B32B 17/10 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement d'une feuille de verre ou de fibres de verre, de scorie ou d'une substance similaire comprenant du verre comme seul composant ou comme composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique de résine synthétique
B32B 27/00 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique
51.
MOSAIC EXTREMITY PROTECTION SYSTEM WITH TRANSPORTABLE SOLID ELEMENTS
A flexible armor system adaptable to a garment suitable for extremity protection uses planar, polygon-shaped solid elements made of ceramic cores wrapped in high strength fabric and arranged with ratable edge and intersection protection as a flexible mosaic array which is bonded between an elastic strike side spall cover and a high tensile strength flexible backer layer, further supported by a substantial fiber pack. A progressive mode of localized system failure during a ballistic strike includes: a projectile penetrating the spall cover, fracturing the ceramic core of a wrapped SE while being partially deformed; the deformed projectile accelerating the fractured but still wrapped solid element before it so as to free the solid element from the array and drive it through the flexible backer as a combined mass at a reduced velocity into the fiber pack.
F41H 1/02 - Vêtements blindés ou à l'épreuve des missiles ou projectilesTissus de protection composites
A41D 13/015 - Vêtements protecteurs de travail ou de sport, p. ex. blouses de chirurgien ou vêtements protégeant des coups ou des chocs avec des moyens absorbeurs de chocs
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Continuous and discontinuous protective fiber composites
A composite fabric, multi-layer protective panel alternative to an exclusively fine denier, continuous filament yarn protective fabric, multi-layer protective panel. Fabric layers consist of warp and fill sheets of continuous filament yarn of relatively higher denier at a relatively lower cover factor that have their yarns interlocked in a woven pattern by overlapping warp and fill sheets of staple yarns of relatively lower denier, thus raising effective cover factor. Staple yarns have a conspicuous amount of hairiness for greater yarn stability. Ballistic performance is enhanced by depositing a molten mass of fiber material and protruding staple fiber filament ends on a striking projectile upon impact on outer layers, and transporting the additional mass into the panel with a higher coefficient of friction.
A variety of embodiments of layered and laminated fabric systems, each, preferably, including a puncture-resistant layer are disclosed. The puncture-resistant layer(s) of the layered systems can, in some embodiments, comprise or consist essentially of high tenacity fibers having a tensile breaking strength of at least about 10 g/Denier. The puncture-resistant layer(s) can be combined with one or more additional layers providing one or more desirable attributes of an article of apparel for use in, for example, rugged outerwear (e.g., dyeability, printability, soft hand, breatheability, abrasion resistance, etc.). The puncture-resistant layers can comprise fabrics or non fabrics and, when comprising a fabric, can comprise a woven or non-woven fabric (e.g., felts and knitted fabrics). In some embodiments, puncture-resistant layers of the multi-layer constructions and systems can comprise intimate blend fabrics comprising two or more different fiber types and/or high cover factor, small fill yarn fabrics or, in other embodiments, can comprise one or more conventionally constructed puncture-resistant layer(s).
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
18 - Cuir et imitations du cuir
20 - Meubles et produits décoratifs
24 - Tissus et produits textiles
25 - Vêtements; chaussures; chapellerie
28 - Jeux, jouets, articles de sport
Produits et services
Protective equipment; protective apparatus; protective instruments; protective clothing, headgear and footwear; protective gloves; accident and injury prevention apparatus and instruments. Vehicles seat covers; tyre liners for bicycles; inflatable boats; airbags for vehicles, spaceships and aircraft; liners for armoured cars; protective shields for vehicles. Backpacks; luggage; bags and carrying cases. Inflatable publicity objects; inflatable mattresses; inflatable beds; inflatable cushions; non-metallic protective transport containers and protective liners therefor. Cut resistant, abrasion resistant and penetration resistant protective fabric for the manufacture of and use with apparel; textile covers; textile blankets; covers for furniture. Clothing, footwear, headgear; gloves. Inflatable tyre tubes; inflatable tents; sporting apparatus and instruments; sports protective products; gloves for sporting purposes; shin guards; accident and injury prevention apparatus and instruments for use in sports.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
18 - Cuir et imitations du cuir
20 - Meubles et produits décoratifs
24 - Tissus et produits textiles
25 - Vêtements; chaussures; chapellerie
28 - Jeux, jouets, articles de sport
Produits et services
Protective equipment; protective apparatus; protective instruments; protective clothing, headgear and footwear; protective gloves. Vehicle seat covers; tyre liners for bicycles; inflatable boats; airbags for vehicles, spaceships and aircraft; liners for armoured cards; protective shields for vehicles. Backpacks; luggage; bags and carrying cases; not including goods that are made of the skin of turtles or imitations of the skin of turtles. Inflatable publicity objects; inflatable mattresses; inflatable beds; inflatable cushions; non-metallic protective transport containers and protective liners therefor. Cut resistant, abrasion resistant and penetration resistant protective fabric for the manufacture of and use with apparel; textile covers; textile blankets; covers for furniture. Clothing; footwear; headgear; gloves; not including goods that are made of the skin of turtles or imitations of the skin of turtles. Inflatable tyre tubes; inflatable tents.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Protective gloves manufactured from a cut/abrasion/penetration/puncture resistant protective fabric for use by law enforcement, fire fighter, armed forces, medical, correctional facility, waste treatment, laboratory and industrial personnel
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
25 - Vêtements; chaussures; chapellerie
Produits et services
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING INCLUDING CUT/ABRASION/PENETRATION/PUNCTURE RESISTANT FABRIC, TO BE WORN BY LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL, FIREFIGHTERS, ARMED FORCES, MEDICAL PERSONNEL, CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES PERSONNEL, WASTE TREATMENT PERSONNEL, LABORATORY PERSONNEL AND INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL FOOTWEAR INCLUDING CUT/ABRASION/PENETRATION/PUNCTURE RESISTANT FABRIC; AND CLOTHING INCLUDING CUT/ABRASION/PENETRATION/PUNCTURE RESISTANT FABRIC, NAMELY, OUTERWEAR, PANTS, CHAPS, AND VESTS
cut/abrasion/penetration resistant protective fabric for the manufacture of apparel; footwear; gloves; protective equipment, namely, protective transport containers or components thereof and protective material lining the containers or components thereof; blankets; sporting goods; protective safety equipment; inflatable objects; backpacks; luggage; bags and carrying cases; seat covers; tire liners for bicycles and impact crash bags
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
PROTECTIVE GLOVES, INCLUDING CUT/ABRASION/PENETRATION/PUNCTURE RESISTANT FABRIC, TO BE WORN BY LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL, FIREFIGHTERS, ARMED FORCES, MEDICAL PERSONNEL, CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES PERSONNEL, WASTE TREATMENT PERSONNEL, LABORATORY PERSONNEL AND INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL
