Modular ballistic backpack having rapid body armor deployment panels

Abstract

A multilayered backpack having deployable panels adapted to form a ballistic vest around the torso of a user, the backpack comprising an optionally detachable, extractable panel adapted to extract and position over a user's head and around the user's torso from a detracted position within a hollow interior pocket of the backpack.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A ballistic backpack defining a hollow interior pocket, the ballistic backpack comprising:
 a forward ballistic panel comprising a plurality of outwardly-unfolding axillary panels, the forward ballistic panel affixed interiorly affixed within the hollow interior pocket and adapted to extrude outwardly when pulled over a user's head and to position in place in front of the user's torso;   wherein each outwardly-unfolding axillary panel comprises a strikeface layer comprising one or more soft armored ballistic panels;   wherein the forward ballistic panel comprises a backface layer;   a detachable rearward ballistic panel housed within a hollow interior pocket; and   a handle affixed to the forward ballistic panel adapted to allow a user to pull the forward ballistic panel from the hollow interior pocket.   
     
     
         2 . The ballistic panel of  claim 1 , wherein the detachable rearward ballistic panel housed within a hollow interior pocket comprises one or more of soft ballistic armor and hard ballistic armor. 
     
     
         3 . The ballistic panel of  claim 1 , wherein the forward ballistic panel and rearward ballistic panel each comprise a plurality of cross-plied polyethylene sheets. 
     
     
         4 . The ballistic panel of  claim 1 , wherein the axillary panels unfold to form a ballistic vest. 
     
     
         5 . The ballistic panel of  claim 1 , wherein the ballistic panels are covered with a waterproofing material. 
     
     
         6 . The ballistic panel of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of pockets detachably affixable to the backpack. 
     
     
         7 . The ballistic panel of  claim 1 , further comprising a waist strap. 
     
     
         8 . A detachable forward ballistic panel detachably affixable to an interior pocket of a backpack, the detachable ballistic forward ballistic panel comprising:
 a plurality of outwardly-unfolding axillary panels;   a handle affixed adapted to allow a user to pull the forward ballistic panel from the hollow interior pocket;   wherein the forward ballistic panel is affixed interiorly affixed within the interior pocket of a backpack and adapted to extrude outwardly when pulled over a user's head and to position in place in front of the user's torso;   wherein each outwardly-unfolding axillary panel comprises a strikeface layer comprising one or more soft armored ballistic panels;   wherein the forward ballistic panel comprises a backface layer;   a detachable rearward ballistic panel housed within the interior pocket, the detachable rearward ballistic panel detachably affixed to the interior pocket.   
     
     
         9 . The ballistic panel of  claim 8 , further comprising a waist strap. 
     
     
         10 . A ballistic backpack defining a hollow interior pocket, the ballistic backpack comprising:
 a square forward ballistic panel comprising a plurality of outwardly-unfolding axillary panels, the forward ballistic panel detachably affixed interiorly affixed within the hollow interior pocket and adapted to extrude outwardly when pulled over a user's head and to position in place in front of the user's torso;   wherein each outwardly-unfolding axillary panel comprises a strikeface layer;   wherein the forward ballistic panel comprises a backface layer;   wherein the forward ballistic panel covered in waterproofing material;   a detachable rearward ballistic panel housed within a hollow interior pocket; and   a handle affixed to the forward ballistic panel adapted to allow a user to pull the forward ballistic panel from the hollow interior pocket.   
     
     
         11 . The ballistic panel of  claim 10 , wherein the axillary panels unfold to form a ballistic vest. 
     
     
         12 . The ballistic panel of  claim 10 , further comprising a plurality of pockets detachably affixable to the backpack using Velcro -like attachment means. 
     
     
         13 . The ballistic panel of  claim 10 , further comprising a waist strap.