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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 27, 2003
Filed:
Mar. 03, 2000
James Peter Snelling, Coventry, GB;
Pilkington Aerospace Limited, Birmingham, GB;
Abstract
A laminated bullet resistant glazing comprises a plurality of glass and plastic plies arranged in at least two layers including an outer layer and an inner layer. The outer layer extends beyond the inner layer so as to form a step which extends around at least part of the periphery of the glazing. The glazing is reinforced with a band positioned at least partially on the step and having at least first and second longitudinal faces, and in position the first longitudinal face is in contact with the step and the second longitudinal face is in contact with an adjacent portion of the glazing. Application of the band to the step enhances the support strength of the outer layer and enables the manufacture of a bullet resistant glazing having an outer layer reduced in thickness compared to prior bullet resistant glazings.