Patent ID: 8490213
Filing Date: 2013-07-23
Classification: A41D,F41H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A protective covering comprising: an impact layer comprising a plurality of polymer plates adhered to and sandwiched between a first and a second layer of penetration resistant fabric; and an energy absorptive layer comprising a resiliently compressible energy absorptive material coupled to the impact layer, resiliently compressible material having a resilience percentage of approximately 10 to 13, utilizing an ASTM D2632 test method and an overall density per cubic foot of approximately 25 to 65, utilizing the ASTM 0792-00 test method, the energy absorptive layer distinct from and coupled to the impact layer, wherein the energy absorptive layer has a thickness in the range of approximately ⅛ inch to ½ inch.