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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 2026
Filed:
Aug. 19, 2022
Auburn University, Auburn, AL (US);
Michael Zabala, Auburn, AL (US);
Vitale Kyle Castellano, Auburn, AL (US);
Jacob Larson, Auburn, AL (US);
Austin J. Harris, Auburn, AL (US);
Abstract
A method for manufacturing individualized protective gear such as pads based on a scan, and the resulting pads, are disclosed herein. A garment comprising a pocket with a visibly defined border is selected. A wearer dons the garment. A scan is taken of at least a portion of the garment over the wearer's body at the location where the pocket is disposed over the wearer's body. The scan is converted to a mesh model. The mesh model is used to define a first surface of the equipment configured to form to the wearer's body at the location where the pocket is disposed over the wearer's body and a second surface offset from the first surface. The model may be checked to identify production defects, which, if present, are removed. The equipment may be manufactured using additive printing technology.