Modular ceramic composite antiballistic armor
OwnerA. Jacob Ganorinventor
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Abstract
The present invention provides for methods and compositions for lightweight composite antiballistic assemblies comprising interlocking ceramic plates or modules. The modules may he self-contained and include both ceramic and ductile elements. Alternatively, interlocking ceramic plates may be arrayed over a ductile backing layer of metal or antiballistic fiber or polymer. The ceramic elements may be enhanced with carbon nanotubes or other reinforcing nanomaterials. In one or more embodiments, the strike-face, or front-facing surface, of this assembly may feature a non-planar design to assist in defeating incoming projectiles.
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A modular, composite antiballistic plate assembly comprising interlocking ceramic elements.
The lightweight composite antiballistic plate assembly of claim wherein the nanotubes comprise silicon carbide (SiC) nanotubes.
The lightweight composite antiballistic plate assembly of claim wherein the hot-pressed ceramic slurry is fortified with nanotubes in a concentration in a range of 0.5% to 7.5% w/v.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.