Stock material or miscellaneous articles – Sheet – web – or layer weakened to permit separation through...
Patent
1992-05-07
1995-11-14
Ryan, Patrick J.
Stock material or miscellaneous articles
Sheet, web, or layer weakened to permit separation through...
428 98, 428113, 428213, 428232, 428246, 428252, 428260, 428280, 428286, 428289, 428290, 4283142, 4283184, 428302, 428911, B32B 304, B32B 326
Patent
active
054665035
ABSTRACT:
A method for increasing the energy absorption of a fabric constructed of high tenacity fiber. This method modifies the ballistic stress-deflection curve of the fabric by effectively toughening the fabric by controlling the peak stresses generated in the fabric layer. These stresses are controlled by perforating the fabric into relatively narrow portions or cutting the fabric into relatively narrow strips, preferably along the bias. This unexpected property is counter-intuitive to known expertise in this area in that the weakening of the fabric by cutting or perforating actually improves the ballistic performance.
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Kercher Kevin M.
Milliken Research Corporation
Moyer Terry T.
Ryan Patrick J.
Weisberger Richard
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