US12409639 - Laminate structure and wearable article
The patent describes a laminate structure designed for protective applications, featuring multiple protective layers that are interconnected yet allow for some relative movement. The backing structure includes an aerogel support layer and a polymer layer with graphene, enhancing the overall durability and functionality of the laminate.
Claim 1
- A laminate structure, comprising: a plurality of protective layers arranged as a stack, wherein a part of each protective layer is moveable relative to at least one other protective layer in the stack and wherein a part of each protective layer is connected to at least one other protective layer in the stack so as to restrict relative movement of a part of each of the protective layers; and a backing structure comprising a first support layer comprising an aerogel and a second support layer comprising a polymer, wherein the backing structure is arranged so that the second support layer is provided between the plurality of protective layers and the first support layer, wherein the second support layer further comprises graphene; and wherein the plurality of the protective layers in the stack are formed from a single sheet of high-tensile material folded to form the plurality of protective layers, the folds providing the connection between the protective layers in the stack. a plurality of protective layers arranged as a stack, wherein a part of each protective layer is moveable relative to at least one other protective layer in the stack and wherein a part of each protective layer is connected to at least one other protective layer in the stack so as to restrict relative movement of a part of each of the protective layers; and a backing structure comprising a first support layer comprising an aerogel and a second support layer comprising a polymer, wherein the backing structure is arranged so that the second support layer is provided between the plurality of protective layers and the first support layer, wherein the second support layer further comprises graphene; and wherein the plurality of the protective layers in the stack are formed from a single sheet of high-tensile material folded to form the plurality of protective layers, the folds providing the connection between the protective layers in the stack.
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