US3765299A
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Universal applique armor
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1968-09-06
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1988-09-06
Abstract
Abstract An envelope or panel member having formed therein a plurality of angled holding slots adopted to loosely support armor elements disposed in the designated holding slots. Air space areas within the envelope can be sealed or filled with plastic, or the like, depending on need for buoyancy to overall vehicle design. In this developed form, a complete panel or envelope is ready for application to the side of an armored vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 V Pagano
- 👤 Z Fabrykowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:12
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41H; F41H5/00; F41H5/02; F41H5/04; F41H5/0442; F41H5/0457; F41H7/00; F41H7/02; F41H7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
An armored panel for use in combination with an armored vehicle comprising, An envelope-type armored panel to be positioned on said vehicle, said panel having mounted therein a plurality of transverse supporting members arranged within said envelope, insert armor members positioned in said envelope, opposed channel members having spring means mounted therein to springably support said armored panel within said channel members, and, additional bolt-type means to prevent movement of said panel within said channel members once said panel has been mounted in said channel members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
An armored panel for use in combination with an armored vehicle comprising, An envelope-type armored panel to be positioned on said vehicle, said panel having mounted therein a plurality of transverse supporting members arranged within said envelope, insert armor members positioned in said envelope, opposed channel members having spring means mounted therein to springably support said armored panel within said channel members, and, additional bolt-type means to prevent movement of said panel within said channel members once said panel has been mounted in said channel members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
An armored panel for use in Combination with an armored vehicle, as set forth in claim 1, wherein, said envelope-type panel member has mounted therein a plurality, in parallel, transverse supporting members, and having additional armor insert supports diagonally disposed within the spaces formed by said parallel transverse supports.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
An armored panel as set forth in claim 1 wherein the plurality of superimposed transverse supporting members are arranged in parallel supporting relationship to receive and support insert armor members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
An armored panel as set forth in claim 3 wherein the plurality of superimposed transverse supporting members are arranged in diagonal relationship with respect to the skin members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
An armored panel as set forth in claim 1, wherein, the spaces formed between said transverse armor supporting members are adapted to receive fill material for buoyancy to overall vehicle design.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
An armored panel as set forth in claim 1 wherein said envelope-type panel comprises opposed front and back skin members, a plurality of spar members disposed between said skin members, said spar members having formed therein angularly arranged slots adapted to receive in transverse relationship armor insert members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
An envelope-type panel as set forth in claim 6, wherein, said slotted spar members are arranged vertically and spaced apart between said opposed skin members.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-15 | 1977-04-16 | 1977-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-15 | 1981-04-16 | 1981-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-15 | 1985-04-16 | 1985-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |