Patent ID: 7284470
Filing Date: 2007-10-23
Classification: F41H

Abstract:
1. A projectile resistant device, comprising: a ceramic component; at least a first component adhered to the ceramic component on at least one side thereof, the first component having a flexural modulus of at least 25 Msi, wherein the first component is adhered to a back surface of the ceramic component; at least a second component adhered to a front surface of the ceramic component, the second component having a flexural modulus of at least 25 Msi; and a backing component comprising a first backing layer which is adhered to a back surface of the first component, a second backing layer adhered to a back surface of the first backing layer, and a third backing layer adhered to a back surface of the second backing layer, each of the first backing layer and the third backing layer having a stiffness greater than the second backing layer, the second backing layer having greater energy absorption properties than each of the first backing layer and the third backing layer.