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Constructions having improved penetration resistance
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1995-01-24
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Granted: 1996-08-13
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Expires: 2015-01-24
Abstract
Abstract An improved rigid composite of the type comprising a plurality of fibrous layers at least two of which are secured together by a securing means, said improvements comprising a securing means which comprises at least two adjacent paths.
Inventors
- 👤 Dusan C. Prevorsek
- 👤 Kwok W. Lem
- 👤 Hsin L. Li
- 👤 Young D. Kwon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:06
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41H; F41H5/00; F41H5/02; F41H5/04; F41H5/0471; F41H5/0485; B; B29; B29C; B29C70/00; B29C70/04; B29C70/06; B29C70/10; B29C70/16; B29C70/24; B29C70/28; B29C70/40; B29C70/42; B29C70/44; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/911; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/23; Y10T428/239; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24033; Y10T428/24058; Y10T428/24124; Y10T428/29; Y10T428/2913; Y10T428/2933; Y10T428/2936
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
An improved rigid penetration resistant composite comprising a plurality of fibrous layers comprising fiber in a matrix, at least two layers of which are secured together by at least two means, each of which extends along a different path and through at least two of said fibrous layers to separately secure the same together, said at least two means comprising a plurality of first stitches at least two of which extend along at least a portion of two adjacent paths, said composite further comprising a fibrous girdle comprising a fibrous network in a matrix substantially continuously encircling said secured fibrous layers about an axis thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
An improved rigid penetration resistant composite comprising a plurality of fibrous layers comprising fiber in a matrix, at least two layers of which are secured together by at least two means, each of which extends along a different path and through at least two of said fibrous layers to separately secure the same together, said at least two means comprising a plurality of first stitches at least two of which extend along at least a portion of two adjacent paths, said composite further comprising a fibrous girdle comprising a fibrous network in a matrix substantially continuously encircling said secured fibrous layers about an axis thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The improved composite of claim 1 wherein the first stitches comprise fiber and wherein the fiber of said first stitches and the fiber of said fibrous layers are selected from the group consisting of fibers having a tenacity of from about 6 to about 50 grams/denier and a modulus of from about 30 to about 3000 grams/denier.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The improved composite of claim 2 wherein said tenacity is from about 8 to about 50 grams/denier and said modulus is from about 40 to about 3000 gram/denier.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The improved composite of claim 3 wherein said tenacity is from about 10 to about 50 grams/denier and said modulus is from about 50 to about 3000 grams/denier.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The improved composite of claim 4 wherein said tenacity is from about 20 to about 50 grams/denier and said modulus is from about 1000 to about 3000 grams/denier.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The improved composite of claim 1 wherein the fiber of the secured fibrous layers is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene fiber, aramid fiber and combination thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The improved composite of claim 6 wherein the fiber of the secured fibrous layers is polyethylene fiber.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The improved composite of claim 7 wherein said first stitches comprise aramid thread.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The improved composite of claim 1 wherein said adjacent paths of said first stitches are parallel or substantially parallel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
49 words
The improved composite of claim 9 which further comprises a plurality of second stitches at least two of which extend along at least a portion of two adjacent paths, the adjacent paths of said first stitches being disposed at an angle to the adjacent paths of said second stitches.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The improved composite of claim 10 wherein said angle is from about 45° to about 90°.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
12 words
The improved composite of claim 11 wherein said angle is about 90°.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The improved composite of claim 9 wherein the distances between said adjacent paths is not less than about 1/8 in. (0.3 cm.).
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
The improved composite of claim 13 wherein the distances between said adjacent paths is from about 1/8 in. (0.3) to about 6 in. (15 cm.).
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The improved composite of claim 14 wherein said distance is from about 1/4 in. (0.6) to about 5 in. (12.7 cm.).
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The improved composite of claim 15, wherein said distance is from about 1/4 in. (0.6) to about 4 in. (10 cm.).
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improved composite of claim 1, wherein said stitches extend a length equal to or less than about 5 cm.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improved composite of claim 17 wherein said stitches extend a length equal to or less than about 4 cm.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improved composite of claim 18 wherein said stitches extend a length of from about 0.6 to about 2.6 cm.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
The improved composite of claim 19 wherein said stitches extend a length of from about 0.6 to 1.8 cm.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
32 words
The improved composite of claim 1 wherein said fibers in said fibrous girdle and said fibers of said fibrous layers are arranged substantially parallel to one another along a common fiber direction.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
34 words
The improved composite of claim 21 wherein the longitudinal axes of the fibers in one layer are aligned at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axes of the fibers in an adjacent layer.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
16 words
The improved composite of claim 22 wherein said angle is from about 45° to about 90°.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
12 words
The improved composite of claim 23, wherein said angle is about 90°.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
21 words
The improved composite of claim 1 wherein said fibrous layer comprises a woven fabric, a non-woven fabric or a combination thereof.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
13 words
A ballistic resistant article of manufacture comprising the rigid composite of claim 1.
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