Maritime ballistic safety carrier

摘要

A floatation member for ballistic carrier vest includes a first outer layer and an intermediate layer overlying the first outer layer. A peripheral edge of the intermediate layer is secured to a peripheral edge of the first outer layer to define a first cavity therebetween. A panel selected from a non-ballistic panel and a ballistic panel is received within the first cavity. A second outer layer overlies the intermediate layer and a peripheral edge of the second outer layer secured to the peripheral edge of the intermediate layer to define a second cavity therebetween. A valve configured to deliver an inflation gas into the second cavity. In a further aspect, a ballistic safety article for providing ballistic protection for a person is provided.

主权项

1. A floatation member for ballistic carrier vest, comprising:
a first outer layer; an intermediate layer overlying the first outer layer, a peripheral edge of the intermediate layer secured to a peripheral edge of the first outer layer to define a first cavity therebetween; a panel selected from a non-ballistic panel and a ballistic panel received within the first cavity; a second outer layer overlying the intermediate layer, a peripheral edge of the second outer layer secured to the peripheral edge of the intermediate layer to define a second cavity therebetween; a valve configured to deliver an inflation gas into the second cavity; and one or more pleats formed in the second outer layer, wherein said pleats are defined by one or more bonded seams securing the second outer layers to the intermediate layer and wherein said one or more bonded seams are configured to break upon application of a preselected threshold pressure in said second cavity.