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A body armor system having improved impact energy absorbing characteristics includes a projectile penetrant inhibiting layer and an impact energy absorbing layer positioned in overlying relation to one side of the projectile penetrant inhibiting layer such that the impact energy absorbing layer is a

A body armor system having improved impact energy absorbing characteristics includes a projectile penetrant inhibiting layer and an impact energy absorbing layer positioned in overlying relation to one side of the projectile penetrant inhibiting layer such that the impact energy absorbing layer is adapted to absorb the impact energy from an incoming projectile. The impact energy absorbing layer spreads at least a portion of the impact energy in the plane of the impact energy absorbing layer. An anti-spalling layer is positioned on the opposite side of the projectile impact inhibiting layer. In another aspect of the invention, the impact energy absorbing layer contains a foam to further enhance impact energy absorption. Additionally, a temperature stabilizing means such as a phase change material is placed within the impact energy absorbing layer and provides thermal regulation. The phase change material may be bulk, microencapsulated or macroencapsulated and may be placed directly within the impact energy absorbing layer or within the foam as desired.

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1. An armor system adapted to minimize damage to underlying structures as the result of projectile impact, and comprising:a projectile penetrant inhibiting layer; and an impact energy absorbing layer positioned proximate and in substantial overlying relation to one side of said projectile penetrant

1. An armor system adapted to minimize damage to underlying structures as the result of projectile impact, and comprising:a projectile penetrant inhibiting layer; and an impact energy absorbing layer positioned proximate and in substantial overlying relation to one side of said projectile penetrant inhibiting layer and wherein said impact energy absorbing layer is adapted to spread the impact energy of the projectile substantially in the plane of the impact energy absorbing layer; and wherein said impact energy absorbing layer comprises a plurality of cells of pliable material which are in fluid communication with each other to provide a valved fluid transfer between cells; whereby the amount of impact energy passing through the armor system is reduced.