# US 2018/0022060 A1 · Lightweight laminates and plate-carrier vests and other articles of manufacture therefrom > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2018/0022060 A1 - Document ID: US20180022060A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/542,392 - Filed: 2016-01-08 - Published: 2018-01-25 - Earliest claimed: 2015-01-09 - Assignees: Dsm IP Assets B.V. - Applicants: DSM IP Assets B.V. - Inventors: Roland Joseph Downs; Christopher Michael Adams; Keith Joel McDaniels - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20180022060A1 ## CPC - B32B 5/08: the fibres or filaments of a layer being of different substances {, e.g. conjugate fibres, mixture of different fibres} - B32B 5/024: {Woven fabric} - B32B 5/12: characterised by the relative arrangement of fibres or filaments of {different layers, e.g. the fibres or filaments being parallel or perpendicular to each other} - B32B 27/32: comprising polyolefins {(comprising vinyl (co)polymers or acrylic (co)polymers B32B27/30)} - B32B 27/34: comprising polyamides - F41H 1/02: Armoured or projectile- or missile-resistant garments; Composite protection fabrics {(F41H5/04 takes precedence)} - F41H 5/0478: {Fibre- or fabric-reinforced layers in combination with plastics layers} - B32B 2255/02: on fibrous or filamentary layer - B32B 2255/26: Polymeric coating - B32B 2262/0253: Polyolefin fibres - B32B 2323/043: HDPE, i.e. high density polyethylene - B32B 2571/02: defensive, e.g. armour plates or anti-ballistic clothing - B32B: LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM - F41H: ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL ## Abstract A lightweight laminate comprises: (a) a first outer layer; (b) at least one internal reinforcing layer; (c) optionally, one or more intervening film layers; and (d) a second outer layer, wherein the at least one internal reinforcing layer is disposed between first and second outer layers, and wherein the second outer layer is saturated, partially saturated and coated, or partially coated with a wet-out resin. Reinforcing layers can comprise unitape further comprising parallel monofilaments embedded in resin. An article of manufacture, such as MOLLE, a plate-carrier, or other military, law enforcement, or recreational apparel or gear comprises the light-weight laminate. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A lightweight laminate comprising: (a) a first outer layer; (b) a second outer layer saturated, partially saturated and coated, or partially coated with a wet-out resin, and (c) at least one internal reinforcing layer disposed between said first and second outer layers, said internal reinforcing layer comprising parallel filaments or monofilaments embedded in a resin matrix. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The lightweight laminate of claim 1, wherein said filaments or monofilaments comprise ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The lightweight laminate of claim 1, wherein said wet-out resin is present at from about 30% by weight to about 50% by weight, based on the total weight of said second outer layer and said wet-out resin. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The lightweight laminate of claim 1, wherein said wet-out resin is present at from about 1% by weight to about 10% by weight, based on the total weight of said second outer layer and said wet-out resin. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The lightweight laminate of claim 1, further comprising a backside film bonded by the wet-out resin to said second outer layer, opposite said first outer layer. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The lightweight laminate of claim 1, further comprising one or more intervening film layers disposed between at least one of: said first outer layer and said at least one internal reinforcing layer; between said at least one internal reinforcing layer and an adjacent internal reinforcing layer when the number of internal reinforcing layers total at least two; and between said second outer layer and said at least one internal reinforcing layer. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The lightweight laminate of claim 1, wherein said second outer layer comprises a woven fabric. ### Claim 8 A non-ballistic or antiballistic plate-carrier vest comprising: (a) a lightweight laminate comprising: (i) a first outer layer; (ii) at least one internal reinforcing layer; and (iii) a second outer layer, said at least one internal reinforcing layer disposed between said first and second outer layers, and said second outer layer saturated, partially saturated and coated, or partially coated with a wet-out resin; and (b) at least one of a hardware item and a soft item attached to said lightweight laminate. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The non-ballistic or antiballistic plate-carrier vest of claim 8, wherein said reinforcing layer comprises parallel filaments or monofilaments embedded in a resin matrix. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The non-ballistic or antiballistic plate-carrier vest of claim 9, wherein said filaments or monofilaments comprise ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The non-ballistic or antiballistic plate-carrier vest of claim 9, further comprising one or more intervening film layers disposed between at least one of: said first outer layer and said at least one internal reinforcing layer; between said at least one internal reinforcing layer and an adjacent internal reinforcing layer when the number of internal reinforcing layers total at least two; and between said second outer layer and said at least one internal reinforcing layer. ### Claim 12 A method of producing a lightweight laminate comprising: (a) laminating a first outer layer, a reinforcing core layer, and a second outer surface layer together such that said reinforcing core layer is disposed between said first and second outer layers, and (b) wetting-out said second outer layer with a wet-out resin. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, wherein said reinforcing core layer comprises at least one unitape comprising parallel monofilaments embedded in a resin matrix. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13, wherein said monofilaments comprise ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, wherein said second outer layer comprises a woven fabric. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, further including the step of bonding a backside film to the second outer layer opposite said reinforcing core layer. ### Claim 17 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, wherein said wet-out resin bonds said backside film to said second outer layer. ### Claim 18 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, wherein said step of wetting-out comprises saturating, partially saturating and coating, or partially coating said second outer layer with said wet-out resin. ### Claim 19 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13, wherein said step of wetting-out comprises infiltration of resin from said unitape into said second outer layer. ### Claim 20 (depends on 16) The method of claim 16, wherein said backside film comprises a waterproof/breathable membrane.