Novel Hierarchical Multilayer Laminated Plastic Structures (1000-332)

In light of recent terrorist activities, there is a need for new materials/process technologies that can provide not only armor enhancements for military vehicles, helicopter and aircraft canopies, improved personal protective equipment for US marines and improved shipboard damage control, but also fire protection and EMI shielding. The use of polymer based materials in several of these applications has increased over the years, driven mainly by desirable properties, ease of processing, light weight and low cost. Triton Systems Inc proposes an innovative strengthened lightweight transparent multi-layer (hard/ductile) laminated plastic structure for enhanced ballistic resistance, with highly conductive coatings (organic and inorganic) for added EMI shielding capabilities. A single structure with all the above properties is lacking in current systems. These unique nanocomposite materials will serve numerous applications, military and commercial markets, viz., aircraft windows, helicopter and aircraft canopies, impact resistant building windows, safety goggles, face shields for soldiers, and public transit windows.