APPARATUS FOR EXTENDING AND RETRACTING AN ARMOR SYSTEM FOR DEFEATING HIGH ENERGY PROJECTILES

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APP PUB NO 20120152101A1
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12967684

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An armor system for protecting a vehicle from a projectile is disclosed. The armor system includes a telescoping frame having an attaching member attaching the telescoping frame to a hull of the vehicle, a support member, and at least one movable cross member attached between the attaching member and the support member. A distance between the hull and the support member varies based on the position of the at least one cross member. The armor system also includes a projectile-defeating assembly attached to the support member.

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FORCE PROTECTION TECHNOLOGIES INC9801 HIGHWAY 78 LADSON SC 29456

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Cole, Robert A Johns Island, US 20 522
Engleman, Gregory W Summerville, US 2 63
Joynt, Vernon P Waterkloof, ZA 15 482

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