MUMBAI, India, March 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621010584 A) filed by Symbiosis International, Pune, Maharashtra, on Jan. 31, for 'an impact-absorbing 3d lattice armor.'
Inventor(s) include Akshat Bhavsar; Saurabh Hande; Om Khuntale; Aditya Naidu; Prof. Sarfaraj Shaikh; and Prof. Anirban Sur.
The application for the patent was published on March 13, under issue no. 11/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention discloses a 3D printed lattice armor structure (100) designed for impact energy absorption. The structure (100) comprises a plurality of interconnected lattice unit cells (102), each formed by struts (104) and nodes (106), arranged in predetermined geometric configurations selected from body-centered cubic (BCC), face-centered cubic (FCC), diamond, or octet structures. These unit cells are engineered to deform in a controlled manner under external loading, thereby dissipating impact energy effectively. The lattice armor structure (100) is fabricated using stereolithography (SLA) additive manufacturing, allowing precise control over the geometry and mechanical properties of the struts and nodes. The open-cell lattice design enables lightweight construction while maintaining high stiffness and strength, making it suitable for protective applications. The invention provides a reproducible and scalable solution for impact-resistant systems, adaptable to helmets, body armor, shields, and structural panels. The integration of geometric control and advanced fabrication ensures consistent performance across diverse use cases."
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