Composite armor, armor system and vehicle including armor system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8342073
APP PUB NO 20120174758A1
SERIAL NO

12510014

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Composite armor panels are disclosed. Each panel comprises a plurality of functional layers comprising at least an outermost layer, an intermediate layer and a base layer. An armor system incorporating armor panels is also disclosed. Armor panels are mounted on carriages movably secured to adjacent rails of a rail system. Each panel may be moved on its associated rail and into partially overlapping relationship with another panel on an adjacent rail for protection against incoming ordnance from various directions. The rail system may be configured as at least a part of a ring, and be disposed about a hatch on a vehicle. Vehicles including an armor system are also disclosed.

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BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE LLC2525 FREMONT AVENUE IDAHO FALLS ID 83415

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chu, Henry S Idaho Falls, US 16 135
Jones, Warren F Idaho Falls, US 6 80
Lacy, Jeffrey M Idaho Falls, US 4 15
Thinnes, Gary L Idaho Falls, US 2 8

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