System and method for forming protective sports equipment for a customer
AssigneeBell Sports, Inc.
InventorsChristopher T. Pietrzak, Michael W. Lowe
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AssigneeBell Sports, Inc.
InventorsChristopher T. Pietrzak, Michael W. Lowe
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A custom-fitted protective sports equipment 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 safety standard. At a second location different from the first location, the custom-fitted protective sports equipment is 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.
A multi-step method of manufacturing a protective sports helmet to be worn by a player while playing a sports activity, the multi-step method comprising the steps of:
A protective sports helmet to be worn by a player while participating a sports activity, the protective sports helmet comprising:
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