Specially shaped multilayer armor

Details Specially shaped multilayer armor Specially shaped multilayer armor

1998-11-20

1999-08-31

Calvert, John J.

Apparel

Guard or protector

Penetration resistant

2463, 428911, F41H 102, A41D 1300

Patent

active

059436948

ABSTRACT:
Armor, in particular body armor for female wearers is made of multiple layers (30) of penetration-resistant material for example made of polyaramid fibers, specially shaped to fit over a shaped area to be protected, e.g. the bust of a female wearer. The armor's shaped part is held in shape by a series of darts (37) in successive layers (30) of the material. Each dart in a material layer comprises a generally V-shaped section (35) whose edges (37) are joined to form the dart. The V-shaped section (35) of the material is folded on itself to form a pleat (40) which is folded over to one side of the dart (37) to form an added thickness overlaying or underlying an adjacent part of the material (30). The darts (37) are angularly offset from one another with the pleats (40) oriented in directions so that the added thickness is distributed substantially evenly, thereby avoiding bulges or stiffness and improving the wearing comfort. Preferably, the layers of material are fabric covered over selected areas thereof to be protected with a bonded or coated reinforcing film, except in the folded V-shaped sections.

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