A modular ceramic armor applique assembly includes ceramic armor element(s) that attach to an outer surface of a ballistic helmet and are held in place by structured envelope(s) to provide protection from rifle-fired projectiles at muzzle velocity. The modular ceramic armor applique assembly includes layers of substrate(s) disposed in one or more locations selected from a group comprising: (a) between the one or more ceramic armor elements and the one or more structured envelopes; (b) between the one or more ceramic armor elements and the outer surface of a ballistic helmet; and (c) between the one or more ceramic armor elements and the inner surface of the ballistic shell.

The present application relates to helmet pads (120) comprising a ballistic protection layer (126). It also relates to a ballistic helmet (100) that comprises a helmet pad comprising a ballistic protection layer. Further, the present application also relates to a helmet pad replacement set wherein one or more of the replacement helmet pads comprises a ballistic protection layer.

The present application relates to helmet pads (120) comprising a ballistic protection layer (126). It also relates to a ballistic helmet (100) that comprises a helmet pad comprising a ballistic protection layer. Further, the present application also relates to a helmet pad replacement set wherein one or more of the replacement helmet pads comprises a ballistic protection layer.

(in connection with FIG. 1)

The invention relates to a ballistic protective helmet (10) comprising a shell (21) comprising a shell material that is produced from a number of textile layers (11, 12) connected in a connection matrix.

The shell (21) of the protective helmet (10) according to the invention has a blind hole (22), wherein a threaded sleeve (23) has an outer thread (25) that penetrates into the shell material which surrounds the blind hole (22) in a peripheral direction, and wherein the threaded sleeve (23) has an inner thread (26) for connecting to a screwing means (24) having an outer thread (31).

(in connection with FIG. 1)

The invention relates to a ballistic protective helmet (10) comprising a shell (21) comprising a shell material that is produced from a number of textile layers (11, 12) connected in a connection matrix.

The shell (21) of the protective helmet (10) according to the invention has a blind hole (22), wherein a threaded sleeve (23) has an outer thread (25) that penetrates into the shell material which surrounds the blind hole (22) in a peripheral direction, and wherein the threaded sleeve (23) has an inner thread (26) for connecting to a screwing means (24) having an outer thread (31).

Impact-dissipating liners, helmets having an impact-dissipating liner, and methods of fabricating impact-dissipating liners are provided. The liners include a fluid impermeable enclosure having cavities with sidewalls and a fluid contained in the enclosure. The enclosure may have a central portion and lobes extending from the central portion, wherein the central portion and the lobes are adapted to conform to the shape of an internal surface of a helmet. The helmets may include bodies positioned within the cavities of the liner, where, under impact loading, contact between the bodies and the liner absorbs at least some of the energy of the impact loading. Aspects of the invention are particularly adapted for use for head protection, such as, helmets; however, aspects of the invention are also adaptable to provide impact-dissipation for any body or surface that would benefit from such protection.

Impact-dissipating liners, helmets having an impact-dissipating liner, and methods of fabricating impact-dissipating liners are provided. The liners include a fluid impermeable enclosure having cavities with sidewalls and a fluid contained in the enclosure. The enclosure may have a central portion and lobes extending from the central portion, wherein the central portion and the lobes are adapted to conform to the shape of an internal surface of a helmet. The helmets may include bodies positioned within the cavities of the liner, where, under impact loading, contact between the bodies and the liner absorbs at least some of the energy of the impact loading. Aspects of the invention are particularly adapted for use for head protection, such as, helmets; however, aspects of the invention are also adaptable to provide impact-dissipation for any body or surface that would benefit from such protection.

A ballistic garment includes a fabric cap and a plurality of flexible ballistic panels. Each of the plurality of flexible ballistic panels has a bottom edge and an acutely pointed head that is spaced from the bottom head. The acutely pointed head of each of the plurality of flexible ballistic panels is positioned adjacent a top portion of the fabric cap. The bottom edge of each of the plurality of flexible ballistic panels positioned adjacent a bottom portion of the fabric cap.

A ballistic garment includes a fabric cap and a plurality of flexible ballistic panels. Each of the plurality of flexible ballistic panels has a bottom edge and an acutely pointed head that is spaced from the bottom head. The acutely pointed head of each of the plurality of flexible ballistic panels is positioned adjacent a top portion of the fabric cap. The bottom edge of each of the plurality of flexible ballistic panels positioned adjacent a bottom portion of the fabric cap.

The disclosure provides a ballistic helmet that includes a helmet shell and a harness connected to the helmet shell. The helmet shell includes a front portion and a rear portion. The harness includes a nape pad, a tensioner disposed on the nape pad, more than one securement strap, and a tension cable. The more than one securement strap is connected to the nape pad and is configured to fasten to the rear portion of the helmet shell. The tension cable is selectively adjustable by the tensioner and is configured to fasten to the front portion of the helmet shell.