Patent ID: 7968152
Filing Date: 2011-06-28
Classification: D04H,F41H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of preparing a penetration resistant composite comprising: providing a substrate material comprising woven, intertwined or layered polarized strands of glass, polyamide, polyphenylene sulfide, carbon or graphite fibers; applying to said fibers and/or strands a salt, oxide, hydroxide or hydride of a metal selected from the group consisting of alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, transition metal, zinc, cadmium, tin, aluminum, double metal salts and/or mixtures of two or more thereof to form a salt, oxide, hydroxide or hydride concentration thereon of at least about 0.3 grams/cc of open substrate volume and wherein said salt, oxide, hydroxide or hydride bridges adjacent strands and/or fibers; forming one or more layers of said substrate material; and coating separate layers, multiple layers, or only the exterior surface thereof with substantially water impermeable coating composition.