Patent ID: 7628104

Claim:
A ballistic panel for providing protection comprising: a three-dimensional core designed as a structural truss that provides structural support of the ballistic panel, wherein the core has two sides and includes opposing protrusions, wherein the protrusions on each side are arranged in a configuration such that each individual protrusion, except for protrusions in end rows, is surrounded by other protrusions, and wherein the core absorbs and dissipates force from projectile and explosive force impacts on the ballistic panel; a ceramic grinding layer comprising a plurality of substantially solid ceramic grinding media that fills in the protrusions of the core, wherein the ceramic grinding layer re-directs and causes the projectiles to break apart; an elastomeric, self-healing outer coating that encapsulates the ceramic grinding layer, containing the ceramic grinding layer and fragments from projectiles; and a backing affixed to a non-threat side of the ballistic panel.