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A method and apparatus for defeating high velocity fragmentation and/or shrapnel projectiles. A plurality of discs in an imbricated pattern are backed by alternating layers of high tensile strength ballistic material. The alternating nature of the layout of these ballistic materials combined with th

A method and apparatus for defeating high velocity fragmentation and/or shrapnel projectiles. A plurality of discs in an imbricated pattern are backed by alternating layers of high tensile strength ballistic material. The alternating nature of the layout of these ballistic materials combined with the discs tends to deform and turn striking fragmentation projectiles. Deformation of the fragments causes them to be easier to slow and stop. Turning the fragments allows a greater area of the armor material to engage the fragments.

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1. A Fragmentation vest comprising:a first layer of ballistic grade fabric; a layer of high hardness plates adhered to the first layer; a second layer of ballistic grade fabric adhered to the layer of plates; a third layer of ballistic grade fabric coupled adjacent to and being a different fabric th

1. A Fragmentation vest comprising:a first layer of ballistic grade fabric; a layer of high hardness plates adhered to the first layer; a second layer of ballistic grade fabric adhered to the layer of plates; a third layer of ballistic grade fabric coupled adjacent to and being a different fabric than the second layer; a fourth layer of ballistic grade fabric being a different fabric than the third layer; and wherein the vest has a weight less than 3.75 pounds per square foot of protected area, with an F6 Stanag 2920 compliance, MIL. STD. 662E fragmentation rating.