- Patent Title: Print head for regolith-polymer mixture and associated feedstock
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Application No.: US16656743Application Date: 2019-10-18
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Publication No.: US11260589B2Publication Date: 2022-03-01
- Inventor: Ivan Townsend , Robert Mueller , Nathan Gelino , Jonathan Smith , Matthew Nugent , Andrew Nick , Jason Schuler , Bradley Buckles
- Applicant: Craig Technologies Aerospace Solutions, LLC
- Applicant Address: US FL Merritt Island
- Assignee: Craig Technologies Aerospace Solutions, LLC
- Current Assignee: Craig Technologies Aerospace Solutions, LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US FL Merritt Island
- Agency: Widerman Malek, PL
- Agent Mark Malek
- Main IPC: B29C64/209
- IPC: B29C64/209 ; B29C64/118 ; B29C64/393 ; B33Y50/02 ; B29C64/329 ; B33Y30/00 ; B29C64/364

Abstract:
A three-dimensional print head apparatus including a securing mechanism, a hopper, a nozzle, a barrel, and a heating system. The securing mechanism is adapted to secure to a wrist joint of a robotic arm. The hopper is secured to the securing mechanism and has a cavity and a lower aperture. The nozzle has an upper aperture and a lower aperture. The barrel has an elongate, hollow member with a first end secured to the lower aperture of the hopper and a second end secured to the upper aperture of the nozzle. The heating system is positioned along the barrel.
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