Bullet-Proof Glass

  • 1903

    Edouard Benedictus accidentally dropped a beaker, discovering safety glass.
  • 1914

    WW1 soldiers use safety glass in eye hole of gas masks.
  • 1939

    WW2 soldiers use strengthened glass in vehicles.
  • 1982

    First US patent specifically for bullet proof glass granted. US4321777

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