US4125053A
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Armor
Assignee: Hughes Missile Systems Co
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Filing: 1976-01-12
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Granted: 1978-11-14
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Expires: 1996-01-12
Abstract
Abstract A laminated, multi-layer armor construction is disclosed as a means of defeating armor piercing projectiles.
Inventors
- 👤 George Lasker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:46
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B15/00; B32B15/04; B32B15/046; B32B15/08; B32B15/02; B32B15/14; B32B3/00; B32B3/10; B32B3/12; F; F41; F41H; F41H5/00; F41H5/02; F41H5/04; F41H5/0442; F41H5/0457; F41H5/0464; B32B2266/00; B32B2266/02; B32B2266/0214; B32B2266/0221; B32B2266/0228; B32B2305/00; B32B2305/02; B32B2305/024; B32B2305/38; B32B2307/00; B32B2307/50; B32B2307/56; B32B2311/00; B32B2311/30; B32B2571/00; B32B2571/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/911; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24149; Y10T442/00; Y10T442/10; Y10T442/102; Y10T442/109; Y10T442/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
49 words
A method of defeating an armor piercing bullet comprising the steps of: stripping the bullet to the core thereof by passing it through a steel wire mesh; fracturing the stripped bullet core by passing it through a tungsten wire mesh; and absorbing the energy of the fractured bullet core.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
49 words
A method of defeating an armor piercing bullet comprising the steps of: stripping the bullet to the core thereof by passing it through a steel wire mesh; fracturing the stripped bullet core by passing it through a tungsten wire mesh; and absorbing the energy of the fractured bullet core.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the absorbing of the energy of the fractured bullet core includes passing it through first a steel plate and second an aluminum honeycomb.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the absorbing the energy of the fractured bullet core further includes passing it through a fiberglass sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 further including spacing the tungsten wire mesh from the steel wire mesh.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 2 further including spacing the tungsten wire mesh approximately half-way between the steel wire mesh and the steel plate.
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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) | 1981-11-13 | 1982-05-15 | 1982-11-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-11-13 | 1986-05-15 | 1986-11-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-11-13 | 1990-05-15 | 1990-11-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |