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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 17, 2017
Filed:
Dec. 01, 2014
University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA (US);
Armand F. Lewis, Mattapoisett, MA (US);
Yong K. Kim, North Dartmouth, MA (US);
University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA (US);
Abstract
A flexible, fibrous energy managing composite panel includes multiple flocked energy absorbing material (FEAM) layers separated by dividers. The FEAM layers can be single side or double side and can be fabricated from monofilament fibers having different properties (e.g., length and denier) flocked onto various substrates. The dividers can include sheets, fabrics, films, foam, spacer fabrics to separate the flock fibers in adjacent layers. The composite panels can be processed for breathability and flexibility. Other embodiments include piezoelectric FEAM layers and dividers for electronic sensing applications, and application of composite panels to body armor and the outer shells of helmets.