US20100229273A1 - Ballistic Groin Protector - Google Patents

Ballistic Groin Protector Download PDF

Info

Publication number
US20100229273A1
US20100229273A1 US12/721,524 US72152410A US2010229273A1 US 20100229273 A1 US20100229273 A1 US 20100229273A1 US 72152410 A US72152410 A US 72152410A US 2010229273 A1 US2010229273 A1 US 2010229273A1
Authority
US
United States
Prior art keywords
ballistic
groin
wearer
layers
shape
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Abandoned
Application number
US12/721,524
Inventor
Caleb Clark Crye
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Lineweight LLC
Original Assignee
Lineweight LLC
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Lineweight LLC filed Critical Lineweight LLC
Priority to US12/721,524 priority Critical patent/US20100229273A1/en
Assigned to LINEWEIGHT LLC reassignment LINEWEIGHT LLC ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: CRYE, CALEB CLARK
Publication of US20100229273A1 publication Critical patent/US20100229273A1/en
Abandoned legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H1/00—Personal protection gear
    • F41H1/02—Armoured or projectile- or missile-resistant garments; Composite protection fabrics
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H5/00—Armour; Armour plates
    • F41H5/02—Plate construction
    • F41H5/04—Plate construction composed of more than one layer
    • F41H5/0471—Layered armour containing fibre- or fabric-reinforced layers
    • F41H5/0485—Layered armour containing fibre- or fabric-reinforced layers all the layers being only fibre- or fabric-reinforced layers

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to ballistic protective apparel.
  • Soft armor is worn in the form of jackets, vests, etc. which are composed of assemblies of ballistic fabric such as those formed from DuPont Kevlar® fibers or of Spectra® ultra high molecular weight polyethylene fibers from Honeywell.
  • the soft armor is often fabricated as flexible panels which are received within pockets or pouches formed in fabric vests or jackets. In more serious threat situations, where higher velocity rifle rounds and fragments must be countered, soft armor has typically been supplemented with hard armor fabricated of rigid plates of ceramic, polymer, or metal.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 6,892,392 discloses soft armor ballistic elements fabricated of multiple layers of ballistic fabric material, for example duPont Kevlar® material, Akzo's Twaron® T-2000 microfilament aramid fiber material, or other conventional ballistic fabric. Fifteen to thirty layers of ballistic fabric are formed together with a 1/16 inch molded plastic stiffening layer which provides some three-dimensional shape.
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 A conventional prior art groin protective ballistic element 10 is shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 .
  • the prior art soft armor element 10 is substantially flat, and will be typically fastened to a ballistic vest to hang downwardly to shield the groin of a wearer.
  • the ballistic element 10 is comprised of multiple layers of ballistic fabric which are formed together by heat and pressure to cause a polymer resin to set up and form a single unified element, which may be stitched at the edges, and then enclosed within a fabric bag or pocket.
  • the shape of the prior art element 10 which is suspended from the vest is spaced from the wearer's body, and in the case of an explosion can be displaced or detached from the wearer, thus sacrificing its protective function.
  • a protective element should be closer to the body.
  • Hard armor ballistic protective elements are known, for example in ballistic helmets. Yet a protective element that is too stiff can be uncomfortable to the wearer, especially when encountering obstacles or in situations requiring active movement.
  • the ballistic protective element of the present invention is preferably a compound curved sheet comprised of a stack of multiple layers of ballistic material, for example material of Kevlar® fibers, or Spectra® fiber material.
  • the stack may be stitched around the periphery, to obtain the desired level of stiffening, a more or less thick plastic stiffening shape may be formed together with the layers of ballistic material.
  • the ballistic protective element is preferably somewhat compliant and not so stiff as to excessively interfere with movement of the wearer.
  • the ballistic element may be enclosed within a fabric bag and suspended from a belt, and have a rearwardly opening cup shape to serve to protect the groin of a wearer.
  • the ballistic protective element can be better positioned to protect the guarded wearer, staying closer to the protected body when exposed to a threat, yet at the same time, the compliant capacity of the element makes it less likely to interfere significantly with the wearer's movements, especially when coming rapidly in contact with some obstacle.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a ballistic protective groin protective element of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the groin protective element of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 3 is an enlarged, fragmentary cross-sectional view of the groin protective element of FIG. 2 .
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a prior art ballistic protective groin protective element.
  • FIG. 5 is a side elevational view of the prior art element of FIG. 4 .
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a soldier wearing the ballistic protective groin protective element of FIG. 1 in connection with a ballistic protective vest.
  • FIG. 7 is a side elevational view of an alternative embodiment groin protective element of this invention.
  • a compliant body armor ballistic element 20 is shown in FIGS. 1-3 .
  • the component 20 will typically be worn together with some type of armored vest 22 , as shown in FIG. 6 .
  • the component 20 may include a fabric bag 24 which receives a soft armor ballistic element 30 , as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 and which is a thin compound curved concave element, which may be about five-sixteenths inches thick.
  • the enclosing sewn fabric bag 24 protects the ballistic element 30 from wear and soiling.
  • This bag may be a lightweight nylon material.
  • the element 30 is formed as a stack of multiple layers of ballistic material 25 , for example material of Kevlar® fibers, or, for example, layers of material of Spectra® ultra high molecular weight polyethylene fibers from Honeywell.
  • the stack is formed under heat and pressure with a resin as discussed below, and may be stitched around the periphery, in a quilted pattern, or otherwise, to form a stiffer ballistic element.
  • the element may have a fabric covering adhered thereto.
  • additional stiffening shape is provided to the ballistic element by adding a stiffening plastic layer 102 , as shown in FIG. 8 to the layers of ballistic material.
  • the plastic layer may be about 1/16 to 1 / 32 inches thick polycarbonate such as General Electric's Lexan® polycarbonate resin thermoplastic material, and may be adhered or stitched to the ballistic element as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,892,392.
  • ballistic element is meant an element configured to resist ballistic projectiles or fragments.
  • the ballistic element is formed in a diaphragm press, employing vacuum forming techniques in which a lay up of ballistic material sheets with resin material between the sheets is positioned on an underlying heated mold having the desired compound shape. A vacuum is applied to draw the sheets to the underlying mold, and a rubber sheet is brought down over the lay up to apply even pressure to cause the lay up to conform to the mold under heat and pressure, which causes the resin to set up. In place of a rubber sheet a metal or rubber match mold could be used. In this fashion the compound curved ballistic element is formed, avoiding the necessity to employ slits or darts in the ballistic material sheets.
  • the pressure and temperature in the press should be selected such that the formed ballistic element is not a hard shell, but is instead somewhat compliant and resilient. Hence the ballistic element is capable of keeping its shape and being disposed in close proximity to the portion of the wearer's body which it is protecting, but it is nevertheless capable of deforming in response to an obstruction or interference with some obstacle.
  • the groin protective element is preferably attached to a belt 32 and disposed to depend downwardly from the belt to protect the wearer's groin.
  • the element 30 has a generally planar upper margin 34 with a rearwardly opening cup-shaped segment 36 extending downwardly therefrom.
  • the cup-shaped segment 36 tapers as it extends downwardly, and curves upwardly and rearwardly such that it faces downwardly at its lowermost, and is closely spaced from the wearer's groin.
  • the ballistic element may be reinforced with a molded plastic sheet 102 , as in the element 100 shown in FIG. 7 .

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Ceramic Engineering (AREA)
  • Professional, Industrial, Or Sporting Protective Garments (AREA)
  • Aiming, Guidance, Guns With A Light Source, Armor, Camouflage, And Targets (AREA)

Abstract

The ballistic groin protector of the present invention is preferably a compound curved sheet comprised of a stack of multiple layers of ballistic material, for example material of Kevlar® fibers, or Spectra® fiber material. The stack may be stitched around the periphery. To obtain more stiffness a more or less thick plastic stiffening shape may be formed together with the layers of ballistic material. The ballistic protective element is preferably somewhat compliant and not so stiff as to excessively interfere with movement of the wearer. The ballistic element may be enclosed within a fabric bag and suspended from a belt, and have a rearwardly opening cup shape to serve to protect the groin of a wearer.

Description

    CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
  • This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional App. No. 61/159,065, filed Mar. 10, 2009, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein.
    • STATEMENT AS TO RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS MADE UNDER FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
  • Not applicable.
    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates to ballistic protective apparel.
  • Persons exposed to projectile threats, such as police officers and soldiers, may seek a certain level of protection by wearing armored clothing. Low velocity projectiles such as handgun rounds, fragmentation rounds from a grenade or mortar, and miscellaneous shrapnel may be countered by so-called “soft armor.” Soft armor is worn in the form of jackets, vests, etc. which are composed of assemblies of ballistic fabric such as those formed from DuPont Kevlar® fibers or of Spectra® ultra high molecular weight polyethylene fibers from Honeywell. The soft armor is often fabricated as flexible panels which are received within pockets or pouches formed in fabric vests or jackets. In more serious threat situations, where higher velocity rifle rounds and fragments must be countered, soft armor has typically been supplemented with hard armor fabricated of rigid plates of ceramic, polymer, or metal.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 6,892,392, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein, discloses soft armor ballistic elements fabricated of multiple layers of ballistic fabric material, for example duPont Kevlar® material, Akzo's Twaron® T-2000 microfilament aramid fiber material, or other conventional ballistic fabric. Fifteen to thirty layers of ballistic fabric are formed together with a 1/16 inch molded plastic stiffening layer which provides some three-dimensional shape.
  • A conventional prior art groin protective ballistic element 10 is shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. The prior art soft armor element 10 is substantially flat, and will be typically fastened to a ballistic vest to hang downwardly to shield the groin of a wearer. The ballistic element 10 is comprised of multiple layers of ballistic fabric which are formed together by heat and pressure to cause a polymer resin to set up and form a single unified element, which may be stitched at the edges, and then enclosed within a fabric bag or pocket. However, the shape of the prior art element 10 which is suspended from the vest, is spaced from the wearer's body, and in the case of an explosion can be displaced or detached from the wearer, thus sacrificing its protective function. Yet for more effective ballistic protection, a protective element should be closer to the body.
  • Hard armor ballistic protective elements are known, for example in ballistic helmets. Yet a protective element that is too stiff can be uncomfortable to the wearer, especially when encountering obstacles or in situations requiring active movement.
  • What is needed is a ballistic element which offers more form fitting shape, yet which is somewhat compliant to avoid wearer discomfort.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The ballistic protective element of the present invention is preferably a compound curved sheet comprised of a stack of multiple layers of ballistic material, for example material of Kevlar® fibers, or Spectra® fiber material. The stack may be stitched around the periphery, to obtain the desired level of stiffening, a more or less thick plastic stiffening shape may be formed together with the layers of ballistic material. The ballistic protective element is preferably somewhat compliant and not so stiff as to excessively interfere with movement of the wearer. The ballistic element may be enclosed within a fabric bag and suspended from a belt, and have a rearwardly opening cup shape to serve to protect the groin of a wearer.
  • Because of the compound shape, the ballistic protective element can be better positioned to protect the guarded wearer, staying closer to the protected body when exposed to a threat, yet at the same time, the compliant capacity of the element makes it less likely to interfere significantly with the wearer's movements, especially when coming rapidly in contact with some obstacle.
  • It is a feature of the present invention to provide a ballistic protective element which is curved to stay close to a protected body part but which is not so rigid as to be unnecessarily uncomfortable.
  • Further objects, features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a ballistic protective groin protective element of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the groin protective element of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3 is an enlarged, fragmentary cross-sectional view of the groin protective element of FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a prior art ballistic protective groin protective element.
  • FIG. 5 is a side elevational view of the prior art element of FIG. 4.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a soldier wearing the ballistic protective groin protective element of FIG. 1 in connection with a ballistic protective vest.
  • FIG. 7 is a side elevational view of an alternative embodiment groin protective element of this invention.
    •  DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
  • Referring more particularly to FIGS. 1-7, wherein like numbers refer to similar parts, a compliant body armor ballistic element 20 is shown in FIGS. 1-3. The component 20 will typically be worn together with some type of armored vest 22, as shown in FIG. 6. The component 20 may include a fabric bag 24 which receives a soft armor ballistic element 30, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 and which is a thin compound curved concave element, which may be about five-sixteenths inches thick. The enclosing sewn fabric bag 24 protects the ballistic element 30 from wear and soiling. This bag may be a lightweight nylon material. The element 30 is formed as a stack of multiple layers of ballistic material 25, for example material of Kevlar® fibers, or, for example, layers of material of Spectra® ultra high molecular weight polyethylene fibers from Honeywell. The stack is formed under heat and pressure with a resin as discussed below, and may be stitched around the periphery, in a quilted pattern, or otherwise, to form a stiffer ballistic element. To provide a finished appearance, the element may have a fabric covering adhered thereto. In an alternative embodiment 100 additional stiffening shape is provided to the ballistic element by adding a stiffening plastic layer 102, as shown in FIG. 8 to the layers of ballistic material. By adding stiffness to the soft armor ballistic element 30, the component 20 is better able to retain its shape. The plastic layer may be about 1/16 to 1/32 inches thick polycarbonate such as General Electric's Lexan® polycarbonate resin thermoplastic material, and may be adhered or stitched to the ballistic element as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,892,392. By “ballistic element” is meant an element configured to resist ballistic projectiles or fragments.
  • The ballistic element is formed in a diaphragm press, employing vacuum forming techniques in which a lay up of ballistic material sheets with resin material between the sheets is positioned on an underlying heated mold having the desired compound shape. A vacuum is applied to draw the sheets to the underlying mold, and a rubber sheet is brought down over the lay up to apply even pressure to cause the lay up to conform to the mold under heat and pressure, which causes the resin to set up. In place of a rubber sheet a metal or rubber match mold could be used. In this fashion the compound curved ballistic element is formed, avoiding the necessity to employ slits or darts in the ballistic material sheets. The pressure and temperature in the press should be selected such that the formed ballistic element is not a hard shell, but is instead somewhat compliant and resilient. Hence the ballistic element is capable of keeping its shape and being disposed in close proximity to the portion of the wearer's body which it is protecting, but it is nevertheless capable of deforming in response to an obstruction or interference with some obstacle.
  • As shown in FIG. 6, the groin protective element is preferably attached to a belt 32 and disposed to depend downwardly from the belt to protect the wearer's groin. As shown in FIG. 1, the element 30 has a generally planar upper margin 34 with a rearwardly opening cup-shaped segment 36 extending downwardly therefrom. The cup-shaped segment 36 tapers as it extends downwardly, and curves upwardly and rearwardly such that it faces downwardly at its lowermost, and is closely spaced from the wearer's groin.
  • As shown in FIG. 7, the ballistic element may be reinforced with a molded plastic sheet 102, as in the element 100 shown in FIG. 7.
  • It should be noted that although a compound curved ballistic element is shown and described, a compliant element which is a developable surface may also be employed where desired.
  • It is understood that the invention is not limited to the particular construction and arrangement of parts herein illustrated and described, but embraces all such modified forms thereof as come within the scope of the following claims.

Claims (4)

1. A ballistic protective groin protector, comprising a plurality of layers of ballistic material formed under heat and pressure to define a compound curved shape, the shape having an upper margin for attachment to a garment, and a rearwardly opening cup-shaped segment extending downwardly therefrom, the cup-shaped segment tapering as it extends downwardly, and curves upwardly and rearwardly at its lowermost.
2. The ballistic protective groin protector of claim 1 further comprising a plastic stiffening element formed with the ballistic protective element.
3. A ballistic protective assembly for attachment to a belt to extend downwardly therefrom to protect the groin of a wearer, the groin protector comprising:
a plurality of layers of ballistic material formed together to define a compound curved shape, the shape having an upper margin which attaches to the belt, and a rearwardly opening cup-shaped segment extending downwardly from the belt, the cup-shaped segment tapering as it extends downwardly, and curving rearwardly at its lowermost.
4. The ballistic protective assembly of claim 3 further comprising a plastic stiffening element formed connected to the plurality of layers of ballistic material.
US12/721,524 2009-03-10 2010-03-10 Ballistic Groin Protector Abandoned US20100229273A1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US12/721,524 US20100229273A1 (en) 2009-03-10 2010-03-10 Ballistic Groin Protector

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US15906509P 2009-03-10 2009-03-10
US12/721,524 US20100229273A1 (en) 2009-03-10 2010-03-10 Ballistic Groin Protector

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
US20100229273A1 true US20100229273A1 (en) 2010-09-16

Family

ID=42729074

Family Applications (2)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US12/721,524 Abandoned US20100229273A1 (en) 2009-03-10 2010-03-10 Ballistic Groin Protector
US12/721,504 Abandoned US20100229272A1 (en) 2009-03-10 2010-03-10 Garment with Ballistic Protective Insert

Family Applications After (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US12/721,504 Abandoned US20100229272A1 (en) 2009-03-10 2010-03-10 Garment with Ballistic Protective Insert

Country Status (4)

Country Link
US (2) US20100229273A1 (en)
EP (1) EP2406576A4 (en)
AU (1) AU2010224243B2 (en)
WO (1) WO2010104943A2 (en)

Cited By (10)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20110185463A1 (en) * 2010-01-29 2011-08-04 Safariland, Llc Soft Body Armor Including Reinforcing Strips
US20120117700A1 (en) * 2010-11-17 2012-05-17 Andrew Rhys Howell Multi-panelled protective undergarment
USD666774S1 (en) 2012-02-03 2012-09-04 Pdt Tech, Llc Groin protector
US20130074251A1 (en) * 2011-09-26 2013-03-28 Lineweight Llc Ballistic resistant groin protector
US8869316B2 (en) 2008-06-23 2014-10-28 Christopher Mark Lewis Articulated body armour
US20150082507A1 (en) * 2013-09-26 2015-03-26 Warwick Mills Inc. Shapable armor for users
US9322618B1 (en) * 2012-11-27 2016-04-26 The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Army Blast debris protective harness
US20170059281A1 (en) * 2015-06-11 2017-03-02 ATS Armor, LLC Curved armor plate
US9823050B2 (en) 2013-10-01 2017-11-21 Mission Ready Services, Inc. Integrated body armor garment
US10485279B2 (en) * 2016-02-12 2019-11-26 David Allen Warren Weather exposure reduction apparatus

Families Citing this family (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US9726459B2 (en) 2013-02-21 2017-08-08 Rma Armament, Inc. Multi-layer multi-impact ballistic body armor and method of manufacturing the same
DE202014103530U1 (en) 2014-07-11 2015-07-16 BLüCHER GMBH Protective clothing unit with preferably textile splinter protection equipment

Citations (30)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1720439A (en) * 1928-07-30 1929-07-09 Richardson William Groin protector
US3176686A (en) * 1962-04-16 1965-04-06 Thomas D Barnes Shock absorbent construction for athletic garments
US3782375A (en) * 1972-04-07 1974-01-01 D Donars Athletic protector
US4079464A (en) * 1975-11-19 1978-03-21 Sam Roggin Protective garment
US4522871A (en) * 1981-05-04 1985-06-11 Armellino Jr Richard A Ballistic material for flexible body armor and the like
US4922899A (en) * 1988-11-21 1990-05-08 Graff Jeffrey J Double-coverage athletic protective cup with hinged flange
US5060314A (en) * 1990-04-03 1991-10-29 The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Navy Multi-mission ballistic resistant jacket
US5179244A (en) * 1990-02-28 1993-01-12 Zufle T Tyler Reinforced soft and hard body armor
US5295267A (en) * 1993-01-19 1994-03-22 Galindo Stephanie D Protective loincloth garment for motorcycle riders
US5327811A (en) * 1991-04-25 1994-07-12 Guardian Technologies International Lightweight ballistic protective device
US5465424A (en) * 1993-09-21 1995-11-14 Tipperary Sport Products, Inc. Body protector
US5495621A (en) * 1993-05-05 1996-03-05 Kibbee; Rick E. Body armor vest anchoring system and method
US5918309A (en) * 1997-10-14 1999-07-06 Second Chance Body Armor, Inc. Blunt force resistant structure for a protective garment
US5974585A (en) * 1996-08-02 1999-11-02 Second Chance Body Armor, Inc. Concealable protective garment for the groin and method of using the same
US6266819B1 (en) * 1998-10-17 2001-07-31 Second Chance Body Armor, Inc. Multi-component lightweight ballistic resistant garment
US20010029621A1 (en) * 1998-10-26 2001-10-18 Howland Charles A. Penetration resistant garment
US6453791B1 (en) * 2000-05-25 2002-09-24 Kyle Seitzinger Concealable body armor briefs
US20040003445A1 (en) * 2002-01-05 2004-01-08 First Choice Armor And Equipment, Inc. Ballistic resistant panel
US6698024B2 (en) * 2001-08-10 2004-03-02 Point Blank Body Armor, Inc. Modular front opening body armor
US6892392B2 (en) * 2001-09-26 2005-05-17 Lineweight Llc Personal body armor
US20050177931A1 (en) * 2004-02-16 2005-08-18 Takeshi Tsujimoto Groin protector for combat sports
US6949280B2 (en) * 1999-03-20 2005-09-27 Survival, Incorporated Method for forming or securing unidirectionally-oriented fiber strands in sheet form, such as for use in a ballistic-resistant panel
US6961958B1 (en) * 2004-09-27 2005-11-08 Kyle Seitzinger Concealable ballistic protective pants with tail bone coverage
US20050278839A1 (en) * 2004-04-27 2005-12-22 Atwater Mark V Athletic protector convertible from hard-cup to soft-cup configuration
USD528702S1 (en) * 2005-01-12 2006-09-19 Wong Jon G Jock cup
US20070016996A1 (en) * 2004-09-27 2007-01-25 Kyle Seitzinger Tactical ballistic lower body armor outerwear
US7266850B1 (en) * 2003-11-28 2007-09-11 Diamondback Tactical, Llp Side armor protection
US20080058693A1 (en) * 2002-02-26 2008-03-06 Lukens Thomas M Athletic protector cup
US20080075933A1 (en) * 2004-07-02 2008-03-27 Dsm Ip Assets B.V. Flexible Ballistic-Resistant Assembly
US7757310B2 (en) * 2004-01-12 2010-07-20 Shock Doctor, Inc. Impact protection device

Family Cites Families (23)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US40179A (en) * 1863-10-06 Improvement in curry-combs
US3855632A (en) * 1974-01-07 1974-12-24 R Davis Bullet resistant under garment
US4608716A (en) * 1982-08-20 1986-09-02 Michael Brumfield Safety jump suit uniform and lifting mechanism for miners and other workers
US4535478A (en) * 1983-05-20 1985-08-20 Zuefle Tim T Body armor
CA1229008A (en) * 1983-07-06 1987-11-10 Ian E. Dunbavand Flexible armour
US4870706A (en) * 1988-05-05 1989-10-03 Kenneth E. Ketcham Sports protection garment
FI86138C (en) * 1990-09-10 1992-07-27 Rukka Luhta Oy Sports cladding
US5619748A (en) * 1993-04-07 1997-04-15 Safariland Ltd., Inc. Ballistic vest
DE4423194A1 (en) * 1994-07-01 1996-01-04 Triumph International Ag Process for the production of formations in fabrics made from aromatic polyamides
US6276255B1 (en) * 1995-06-26 2001-08-21 Pacific Safety Products, Inc. Soft body armor
US6260196B1 (en) * 1998-09-18 2001-07-17 Vanson Leathers, Inc. Protective garments with floating armor system
US6029270A (en) * 1999-02-12 2000-02-29 Ost; Lynn Van Modular, all season multi-compartment clothing with bullet-proof features
ATE279128T1 (en) * 1999-02-27 2004-10-15 Andrew Robert England Kerr BODY PROTECTION
US6253376B1 (en) * 1999-06-04 2001-07-03 Frank L. Ritter Knee pad
US6651543B2 (en) * 2001-08-28 2003-11-25 Andrew D. Park Lightweight soft body-armor product
US7010811B1 (en) * 2001-08-30 2006-03-14 Pti Materials Llc Lightweight soft body-armor product
US7004921B2 (en) * 2002-07-27 2006-02-28 Mark Alan Littell Male genital protection device
US7148162B2 (en) * 2004-03-08 2006-12-12 Park Andrew D Ballistic laminate structure in sheet form
US7386894B2 (en) * 2005-03-17 2008-06-17 Straiton John P Tactical outer protective shorts
WO2006127767A2 (en) * 2005-05-24 2006-11-30 Alan Smith Ballistic resistance shell
US7636948B1 (en) * 2006-01-26 2009-12-29 Lineweight Llc Combat shirt and armor system
US8353065B1 (en) * 2008-01-10 2013-01-15 Lineweight Llc Configurable body armor
US20090255022A1 (en) * 2008-04-14 2009-10-15 Smith Barry L Molded Torso-conforming body armor including method of producing same

Patent Citations (33)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1720439A (en) * 1928-07-30 1929-07-09 Richardson William Groin protector
US3176686A (en) * 1962-04-16 1965-04-06 Thomas D Barnes Shock absorbent construction for athletic garments
US3782375A (en) * 1972-04-07 1974-01-01 D Donars Athletic protector
US4079464A (en) * 1975-11-19 1978-03-21 Sam Roggin Protective garment
US4522871A (en) * 1981-05-04 1985-06-11 Armellino Jr Richard A Ballistic material for flexible body armor and the like
US4922899A (en) * 1988-11-21 1990-05-08 Graff Jeffrey J Double-coverage athletic protective cup with hinged flange
US5179244A (en) * 1990-02-28 1993-01-12 Zufle T Tyler Reinforced soft and hard body armor
US5060314A (en) * 1990-04-03 1991-10-29 The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Navy Multi-mission ballistic resistant jacket
US5327811A (en) * 1991-04-25 1994-07-12 Guardian Technologies International Lightweight ballistic protective device
US5295267A (en) * 1993-01-19 1994-03-22 Galindo Stephanie D Protective loincloth garment for motorcycle riders
US5495621A (en) * 1993-05-05 1996-03-05 Kibbee; Rick E. Body armor vest anchoring system and method
US5465424A (en) * 1993-09-21 1995-11-14 Tipperary Sport Products, Inc. Body protector
US5974585A (en) * 1996-08-02 1999-11-02 Second Chance Body Armor, Inc. Concealable protective garment for the groin and method of using the same
US5918309A (en) * 1997-10-14 1999-07-06 Second Chance Body Armor, Inc. Blunt force resistant structure for a protective garment
US6266819B1 (en) * 1998-10-17 2001-07-31 Second Chance Body Armor, Inc. Multi-component lightweight ballistic resistant garment
US20010029621A1 (en) * 1998-10-26 2001-10-18 Howland Charles A. Penetration resistant garment
US6543055B2 (en) * 1998-10-26 2003-04-08 Warwick Mills, Inc. Penetration resistant garment
US6949280B2 (en) * 1999-03-20 2005-09-27 Survival, Incorporated Method for forming or securing unidirectionally-oriented fiber strands in sheet form, such as for use in a ballistic-resistant panel
US6453791B1 (en) * 2000-05-25 2002-09-24 Kyle Seitzinger Concealable body armor briefs
US6698024B2 (en) * 2001-08-10 2004-03-02 Point Blank Body Armor, Inc. Modular front opening body armor
US6892392B2 (en) * 2001-09-26 2005-05-17 Lineweight Llc Personal body armor
US20040003445A1 (en) * 2002-01-05 2004-01-08 First Choice Armor And Equipment, Inc. Ballistic resistant panel
US20080058693A1 (en) * 2002-02-26 2008-03-06 Lukens Thomas M Athletic protector cup
US7266850B1 (en) * 2003-11-28 2007-09-11 Diamondback Tactical, Llp Side armor protection
US7757310B2 (en) * 2004-01-12 2010-07-20 Shock Doctor, Inc. Impact protection device
US20050177931A1 (en) * 2004-02-16 2005-08-18 Takeshi Tsujimoto Groin protector for combat sports
US7418743B2 (en) * 2004-02-16 2008-09-02 Takeshi Tsujimoto Groin protector for combat sports
US20050278839A1 (en) * 2004-04-27 2005-12-22 Atwater Mark V Athletic protector convertible from hard-cup to soft-cup configuration
US20080075933A1 (en) * 2004-07-02 2008-03-27 Dsm Ip Assets B.V. Flexible Ballistic-Resistant Assembly
US6961958B1 (en) * 2004-09-27 2005-11-08 Kyle Seitzinger Concealable ballistic protective pants with tail bone coverage
US20070016996A1 (en) * 2004-09-27 2007-01-25 Kyle Seitzinger Tactical ballistic lower body armor outerwear
US7810167B2 (en) * 2004-09-27 2010-10-12 Kyle Seitzinger Tactical ballistic lower body armor outerwear
USD528702S1 (en) * 2005-01-12 2006-09-19 Wong Jon G Jock cup

Cited By (15)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US8869316B2 (en) 2008-06-23 2014-10-28 Christopher Mark Lewis Articulated body armour
US20110185463A1 (en) * 2010-01-29 2011-08-04 Safariland, Llc Soft Body Armor Including Reinforcing Strips
US8763167B2 (en) * 2010-11-17 2014-07-01 Bcb International Limited Anti-ballistic paneled protective undergarments
US20120117700A1 (en) * 2010-11-17 2012-05-17 Andrew Rhys Howell Multi-panelled protective undergarment
US8561213B2 (en) * 2010-11-17 2013-10-22 Bcb International Limited Multi-paneled protective undergarment
US20130074251A1 (en) * 2011-09-26 2013-03-28 Lineweight Llc Ballistic resistant groin protector
US8646116B2 (en) * 2011-09-26 2014-02-11 Lineweight Llc Ballistic resistant groin protector
US9383171B2 (en) 2011-09-26 2016-07-05 Lineweight Llc Ballistic resistant groin protector
USD666774S1 (en) 2012-02-03 2012-09-04 Pdt Tech, Llc Groin protector
US9322618B1 (en) * 2012-11-27 2016-04-26 The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Army Blast debris protective harness
US20150082507A1 (en) * 2013-09-26 2015-03-26 Warwick Mills Inc. Shapable armor for users
US9250041B2 (en) * 2013-09-26 2016-02-02 Warwick Mills Inc. Shapable armor for users
US9823050B2 (en) 2013-10-01 2017-11-21 Mission Ready Services, Inc. Integrated body armor garment
US20170059281A1 (en) * 2015-06-11 2017-03-02 ATS Armor, LLC Curved armor plate
US10485279B2 (en) * 2016-02-12 2019-11-26 David Allen Warren Weather exposure reduction apparatus

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
EP2406576A2 (en) 2012-01-18
AU2010224243A1 (en) 2011-09-01
WO2010104943A2 (en) 2010-09-16
WO2010104943A3 (en) 2011-01-06
EP2406576A4 (en) 2014-05-07
AU2010224243B2 (en) 2014-05-29
US20100229272A1 (en) 2010-09-16

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US20100229273A1 (en) Ballistic Groin Protector
US9846012B2 (en) Ballistic nape protector for ballistic helmet
US6892392B2 (en) Personal body armor
US8578513B2 (en) Deltoid arm protection system for ballistic body armor
CA2561946C (en) Articulated body armor/duty gear support vest
US5395671A (en) Protective fabric
US20030066116A1 (en) Modular front opening body armor
US20120174275A1 (en) Female armor system
US20170030683A1 (en) Ballistic Combat Helmet with Two Side Wing Face Guards
ES2757249T3 (en) Ballistic protection element for bulletproof vest
US20130152290A1 (en) Removable healthcare and protective multi-functional leisurewear
US20090320172A1 (en) Ballistic resistant face mask
US9297610B2 (en) Firearm stabilization apparatus
WO2010042260A2 (en) Vacuum sealed protective cover for ballistic panel
EP3564616B1 (en) Female protective vest
KR101430559B1 (en) Body Armor
US20110099675A1 (en) Ballistic resistant neck protector
US8397312B1 (en) Supplemental body armor component
US20110072551A1 (en) Cold weather garment
WO2005119162A2 (en) Ballistic carrier garment
JP3932333B2 (en) Protective reinforcing core and protective clothing using the same
US20200271424A1 (en) Ballistic vest system with ballistic ridge component
US20030056271A1 (en) Front opening body armor
US20150153142A1 (en) Removable Ballistics Adhesive Protective Pad
KR101773055B1 (en) Bullet proof fabric preventing radiation of heat and manufacturing method thereof

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
AS Assignment

Owner name: LINEWEIGHT LLC, NEW YORK

Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:CRYE, CALEB CLARK;REEL/FRAME:024438/0970

Effective date: 20100520

STCB Information on status: application discontinuation

Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION