MUMBAI, India, March 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202421105216 A) filed by Goel, Manmohan Dass; Umbharatwala, Madhav; and Shirbhate, Payal Anil, Nagpur, Maharashtra, on Dec. 31, 2024, for 'a method for fabrication of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene denim weave composite ballistic armor panel.'
Inventor(s) include Goel, Manmohan Dass; Umbharatwala, Madhav; and Shirbhate, Payal Anil.
The application for the patent was published on March 13, under issue no. 11/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention is related to a method for fabrication of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene denim weave composite ballistic armor panel. this high-velocity ballistic armor panel made from a unique composite of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene [UHMWPE] and cotton denim (104), offering exceptional durability and abrasion resistance. The integration of multi-walled carbon nanotubes [MWCNT] within the epoxy resin (101) significantly strengthens interlaminar bonds, enhancing resilience against ballistic forces. a thorough thermo-mechanical curing process [] further optimizes the composite's strength. this design maximizes ballistic energy dissipation over a larger area, effectively reducing impact intensity, thus ensuring unparalleled wearer safety in high-risk scenarios while maintaining flexibility and comfort. Tested against 10-gram ogive-nosed projectiles traveling at 550 to 650 m/s, the panel successfully absorbs high kinetic energy impacts [up to 2112.5 Joules], with minimal back-face deformation [under 9.5 mm]. The results show partial penetration in some instances, but no full projectile breach."
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