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WO2003039226A2
WO2003039226A2 PCT/US2002/025288 US0225288W WO03039226A2 WO 2003039226 A2 WO2003039226 A2 WO 2003039226A2 US 0225288 W US0225288 W US 0225288W WO 03039226 A2 WO03039226 A2 WO 03039226A2
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body armor
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Ronda Renee Gravaes
Sandra L. Hatfield
Edward C. Levigne
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Point Blank Body Armor Inc
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H1/00—Personal protection gear
    • F41H1/02—Armoured or projectile- or missile-resistant garments; Composite protection fabrics

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  • This invention relates to the field of body armor for protecting a user from penetration.
  • NECTC National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center
  • the present invention is a protective garment for resisting ballistic forces, edged weapons, and sharp objects, and more particularly to a protective garment with multiple openings.
  • FIG. 1 is an illustration of ballistic material comprising woven ballistic fibers
  • FIG. 2 is an illustration of a non-woven ballistic material
  • FIG. 3 is a drawing of the front of the modular front opening body armor in the open position
  • FIG. 4 is a drawing of the back of the modular front opening body armor
  • FIG. 5 is a drawing of a side of the vest in the open position.
  • FIG. 6 is a drawing of the modular front opening body armor having a collar, shoulder pads, groin protector, and arm pads have been added.
  • the present invention is a front opening body armor that allows attachment of various pieces of protective equipment to protect a user and is designed in a variety of styles including a jacket, coat, shirt and vest style, opening down the front, with straps, and hooks and loops on the sides for adjustability.
  • the ballistic material in the present invention protects the user against spike and edged blade weapons at various levels, as determined by the type and quantity of materials secured on the interior of the front opening body armor, by preventing blade from penetrating the modular front opening body armor and reaching the user. Additionally, the ability to prevent the penetration of low speed sharp objects, such as knives and edged weapons, can also have applications in hazardous work environments were sharp objects and flying objects can be encountered.
  • the body armor protects the user from ballistic threats by stopping bullet penetration; and minimizing blunt trauma to the body.
  • a ballistic threat being a projectile, such as a bullet, fired at the user.
  • Blunt trauma is the transfer of the kinetic energy from the bullet to the body, when the bullet is stopped by the body armor.
  • the ballistic materials described herein defeats the ballistic threat by causing the projectile, or bullet, to deform and thus spread its kinetic energy over a larger surface area of the material than the original diameter of the bullet. This deformation results in the bullet not being able to penetrate the ballistic material.
  • the dissipation of the mass and kinetic energy of the bullet results in a reduction of blunt force trauma to the individual. The larger the area over which the energy of the bullet is distributed, the less blunt trauma will be transferred to the user at the point of impact, and increased protection to the user will be provided by the body armor. Additionally, because of its construction, the blunt force of the bullet is absorbed and distributed throughout the body armor.
  • a ballistic material 12 comprising ballistic fibers 10 woven into material used in the present invention.
  • the ballistic fibers 10 are composed of ballistic filament 14 where the ballistic filaments are twisted like a spring in the ballistic fiber 10. Similar to a spring, the ballistic filaments 14 have an amount of "give" when they are impacted by a bullet.
  • the ballistic fibers 10 are aligned next to each other and additional ballistic fibers 10 are woven at approximately a right angle. All the ballistic fibers 10 are held in place by a flexible resin.
  • the ballistic material 12 is typically laminated between two thin sheets of film (not shown).
  • FIG. 2 there is shown another embodiment of ballistic material.
  • the ballistic fibers 10 are aligned in a first ballistic sheet 20 and secured in place such as with resin.
  • a second ballistic sheet 22 comprising aligned ballistic fibers 10 secured such as with resin is orientated at approximately 90° to the first ballistic sheet 20.
  • the resin in the ballistic fibers 10 prevents a bullet from pushing the fibers aside and penetrating the material.
  • the ballistic sheets are typically laminated between two film sheets 24. While the figure shows a material with two ballistic sheets 20, 22 and two film layers 24, multiple layers of ballistic sheets and film sheets can be used to provide additional levels of protection.
  • FIG. 3 there is shown one embodiment of the modular front opening body armor 30 worn by a user 32.
  • the modular front opening body armor 30 contains a ballistic material disposed between an exterior material 49 and a lining (not shown) of the vest 34.
  • a ballistic material disposed between an exterior material 49 and a lining (not shown) of the vest 34.
  • one of the ballistic materials as described above is used.
  • a vest 34 has side sections 44, and a left front panel 35 and a right front panel 37 with respective shoulder areas 41 of front panels 35, 37 attached to a shoulder section (not shown) of a back panel (not shown) of the vest 34.
  • the front panels 35, 37 have a front edge 39 and a side edge 43.
  • a front opening 36 is defined as a space between the front edges 39 of the left and right front panels 35, 37. The front opening 36 is closed by the use of a front closure mechanism 38.
  • the front closure mechanism 38 is a zipper, but the mechanism is equally well suited for any other device that can secure the front panels 35, 37 together, such as not limited to magnets, buttons, hook and loop system, or snaps as well as other devices known to those skilled in the art.
  • the front opening 36 of the vest 34 is constructed such that there is a protective flap 48 directly behind the front closure mechanism 38 when the vest 34 is closed.
  • the vest 34 has a flap 40 that conceals the front closure mechanism 38 from view.
  • the hook and loop seal 42 hold the flap 40 closed to protect the front closure mechanism 38.
  • Any system that secures the flap 40 to the exterior material 49 of the vest 34 can be used and would include, but not be limited to, zippers, buttons, magnets, or snaps.
  • the front opening 36 is designed to deceive a potential attacker camouflaging the actual functionality of the device. If an attacker opens the flap 40 and attempts to stab the a user 32 diagonally based on the perceived weak spot in the front opening 36, protection is provides by the protective flap
  • the flap 40 is attached in the opposite direction of the protective panel 48 overlap.
  • the flap 40 gives the perception to a potential attacker that by stabbing or shooting in a specific direction they will injure or kill the user 32.
  • the design of the front opening 36 of the vest 34 provides for the highest level of protection in the perceived vulnerable area.
  • the vest 34 has snaps 46, or other suitable attachment mechanism to allow for the attachment of additional protective components.
  • Embodiments of the coupling mechanism include, but are not limited to, a mechanical apparatus or magnetic device, whereas the mechanical apparatus includes, but is not limited to, embodiments such as a zipper, hook and loop system, snaps, strap and buckle, and buttons.
  • the back closure area 50 is on the exterior material 49 of the back panel 51 of the vest 34 as shown.
  • the side sections 44 are shown attach to the back closure area 50.
  • the back closure area 50 could also be positioned on the lining (not shown) at the back of the vest 34, additionally while the figure depicts two side sections 44 that can be opened, an alternate embodiment only has one side section 44 of the vest 34 which could open. While the figure shows a preferred embodiment of a hook and loop system, other devices such as magnets, snaps, zippers, or buttons could be used to adjustably attach the side 44 to the back.
  • a collar 52 that provides protection to the neck area of the user 32.
  • the collar 52 contains ballistic material and can be attached to the vest 34 using any appropriate attachment mechanism.
  • An alternate embodiment of the modular front opening body armor 30 is the incorporation of shoulder pads 54 to the shoulder area of the vest 34.
  • the shoulder pads 54 contain ballistic material and provide protection to the shoulder area of the user 32. While the shoulder pads 54 are shown attached to the vest 34 by snaps 46, many other means for holding shoulder pads 54 to a vest 34 are equally well suitable for attaching the shoulder pads 54.
  • Fig. 5 there can be seen a side view of the vest 34 with the side section 44 open. In one embodiment of the modular front opening body armor 30 both side sections 44 of the vest 34 can open.
  • the side opening 60 is defined as the space between the side edge 43 of the front panel 35 and the back edge 62 of the back panel 49 of the vest 34.
  • the side opening 60 is closed by a side closing mechanism 64, which can be hook and latch, buttons, zippers, buckles, snaps magnets as well as other devices known to those skilled in the art.
  • the side opening 60 is on both the left and right side of the vest 34, however, the present invention is equally well suited for use with only one side opening 60 or with multiple side openings 60.
  • the vest 34 uses hook and latch closure system for the side closing mechanism 64.
  • the closure system can also be a zipper, strap and buckle, snaps, magnets and buttons as well as other devices known to those skilled in the art.
  • the side sections 44 are held closed by the back closure area 50 located on the exterior material 49 on the back of the vest 34. Multiple alternatives exist for a side closing mechanism
  • the vest 34 is held securely to the user 32 by a strap 66 that attaches to a front panel 35, 37 of the vest 34 and the back panel 49 of the vest
  • the vest 34 does not have to be slipped on (pulled over) over the user's head; the vest 34 can be donned and doffed more expediently; the vest 34 allows for easy removal in case of a medical emergency or emergency care of the user 32, without having to move or roll over the user 32; the vest 34 can be removed by another individual without moving the user 32; rapid removal of the vest 34 can be accomplished during exigent circumstances by opening the front opening 36 and releasing the Velcro ® on the side sections 44; and, the vest 34 can be removed by the user 32 with various mobility techniques.
  • the modular front opening body armor 30 can be equipped with other features such as arm pads 70 containing ballistic material that provide protection to the arms of the user 32, a groin protector 72 that contains ballistic material, as well as other extension.
  • the various pieces of protective equipment are attached to the vest 34 with a coupling mechanism.
  • Embodiments of the coupling mechanism include, but are not limited to, a mechanical apparatus or magnetic device, whereas the mechanical apparatus includes, but is not limited to, embodiments such as a zipper, hook and loop system, snaps, strap and buckle, and buttons.
  • Body armor that is set aside or relegated to the trunk of a police cruiser is of no benefit to the user.
  • Two implicit fundamental factors in comfort are fit and heat discomfort. Fit being defined as mobility and weight distribution of the body armor. Due to the present invention's design that allows different pieces to be added or removed, a user can easily attach only those pieces that are essential under the circumstances. This unique ability minimizes the amount of weight being carried by the user, while maximizing mobility and flexibility. Tests conducted by law enforcement officers during normal shifts identified characteristics and features that have improved the comfort of the present invention's design. Additionally, the modular feature of the modular front opening body armor 30 allows the user 32 to remove unnecessary components and maximize the amount of skin exposed for heat dissipation. Furthermore, since the side sections 44 can be attached to the back of the vest 34 in a continuous range of positions, the user
  • the design of the front opening body armor 30 allows for increased flexibility and mobility of the user which in turn allows the user 32 to perform additional and more finite movements than are currently allowed in the Tactical Style Vests which are traditionally made of Titanium, Steel Alloys, and/or other metallic substances.
  • modular front opening body armor 30 is modular and convertible from a Tactical Style to a Concealable Style simply by removing sections such as the arm pads 70, groin protector 72, collar 52, and shoulder pads 54.
  • the different protective components can be worn in different combinations depending on the threat that the user expects to encounter.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un gilet de protection à ouverture avant (30) permettant de protéger un utilisateur (32) contre les armes tranchantes, les objets coupants et les balles. En outre, ce gilet de protection à ouverture avant (30) peut être utilisé avec diverses pièces d'un ensemble de protection selon l'environnement prévu par l'utilisateur, et adapté en vue d'un confort optimal sans que la protection de l'utilisateur (32) en soit altérée.
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