Title:
FLEXIBLE PROTECTIVE ARMOR
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/107837
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The present application relates generally to protective body armor to be worn while engaging in sports activities for protecting against in¬ jury due to impact. It is an object of the present disclosure to provide flexible protective armor able to mitigate impacts from both small and large hard objects without deforming, while also providing adequate ventilation to the wearer. Specifically, provided is a flexible protective armor system (100) comprised of a network (103) of beams (102) and spring elements (101) for distribution and dissipation of the force from impact, and protection for the wearer from damage.
Inventors:
REAY GAVIN (GB)
Application Number:
PCT/IB2012/000354
Publication Date:
November 08, 2012
Filing Date:
February 07, 2012
Export Citation:
Assignee:
REAY GAVIN (GB)
International Classes:
A41D13/05; A41D13/015; A63B71/12; F41H5/04
Domestic Patent References:
WO2010089556A2 | 2010-08-12 |
Foreign References:
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
EVANS, Huw, David, Duncan (Cardiff Business Technology CentreSenghennydd Roa, Cardiff CF24 4AY, GB)
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