System and method for custom forming protective helmet for customer's head

Abstract

A custom-fitted helmet and a method of making the same can comprise, at a first location, obtaining head data for a customer's head comprising a length, a width, and at least one head contour. With at least one processor, generating a computerized three-dimensional (3D) headform matching the customer's head length, width, and head contour from the head data. The 3D headform can be compared to a helmet safety standard. At a second location different from the first location, a custom-fitted helmet based on the 3D headform can be formed, wherein the custom-fitted helmet satisfies the safety standard and comprises an inner surface comprising a topography that conforms to the length, width, and at least one contour of the customer's head. The first location can be a home or a store. Obtaining the head data from photographic images of a deformable interface member disposed on the customer's head.

Description

[0001] related application [0002] This application claims U.S. Provisional Patent Application 61, filed January 18, 2013, entitled "System and method for custom forming sports equipment for a user's body part" / 754,469, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference. This application also claims a U.S. Provisional Patent Application entitled "System and Method for Custom Forming a Protective Helmet for a User's Head," filed April 16, 2013 61 / 812,666, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference. This application also requires the title "Method and System for Creating a Consistent Test Line within Current Standards with Variable Custom Headforms" filed on September 9, 2013 (Method and System for Creating a Consistent Test Line within Current Standards with Variable Custom Headforms) and Systems), the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference. This application also claims a U.S. Provisional Patent entitled "System and Method fo...

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Problems solved by technology

This requirement prevents easy and cost-effective access by the general public, as scanning equipment is extremely expensive, difficult to transport, and only available to specially trained personnel

Also, some cephalometric scanning techniques are susceptible to interference from head wetness and hair volume, giving false readings

Conventional helmet manufacturing technology is expensive, and the molds used are also expensive, so it is not suitable for making custom-fit helmets

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