公开(公告)号：WO2022056386A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-17

申请号：PCT/US2021/050078

申请日：2021-09-13

Applicant: IMPOSSIBLE OBJECTS, INC.

Inventor： SWARTZ, Robert ,  GORE, Eugene ,  CRIST, Buckley

IPC: B29C64/118 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/10 ,  C08L67/00

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and processes embodying supporting material feedstock for making a support structure for overhangs in a three-dimensional object via a multi-nozzle fused deposition modeling printer, wherein the supporting material is polylactic acid, which is soluble in solution causing base-catalyzed alcoholosis.

公开(公告)号：WO2021151047A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-29

申请号：PCT/US2021/014822

申请日：2021-01-23

Applicant: IMPOSSIBLE OBJECTS, INC.

Inventor： SWARTZ, Robert ,  WANGER, Len ,  BAYLDON, John ,  SALTZMAN, Jeff ,  PINT, Chuck ,  GORE, Eugene ,  VAISNYS, Gintaras ,  MEIER, Giovanni ,  HENSON, Alon

IPC: G06K9/62 ,  G06N3/02 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  G06T2207/30144 ,  G06T7/001

Abstract: A collection of camera-based monitoring sub-systems can be added to a composite-based additive manufacturing (CBAM) system to autonomously inspect the integrity of each layer and remediate issues in real time. Cameras are located at various stations throughout the process. Resulting images are analyzed to see if processed pages are within tolerance based on comparison with models. Cameras can be placed at the print platen, on a rear conveyor that conveys powdered pages to the stacker and in the stacker itself to make sure pages are stacked and aligned properly. The present invention provides quality assurance and quality control to validate the build process at the layer level. This reduces the amount of post-build labor to perform, and since it shows data internal to the part, it dramatically reduces the amount of destructive testing required.

公开(公告)号：WO2021151039A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-29

申请号：PCT/US2021/014812

申请日：2021-01-23

Applicant: IMPOSSIBLE OBJECTS, INC.

Inventor： SWARTZ, Robert ,  GORE, Eugene

IPC: B29C64/329 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B65G53/10 ,  B22F12/50 ,  B29C64/321 ,  B33Y30/00

Abstract: A powder refill system for a CBAM process uses a sensor to sense the amount of powder in a tray and a compressed air powder application system to force powder into the system. Powder enters the system from a powder bottle mounted upside-down on a plate with an orifice and mixing chamber and a stainless-steel "aeration stone". This is a fitting with porous walls, where porosity is finer than most of particulate matter of the powder being used. Air can enter through the fitting, broken down into microscopic streams, but powder cannot enter back into the air supplying line. The powder aerosol is then used in the printing/flooding process. A mounting plate allows easy replacement of the powder bottle.

公开(公告)号：WO2018170268A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-20

申请号：PCT/US2018/022640

申请日：2018-03-15

Applicant: IMPOSSIBLE OBJECTS, INC.

Inventor： SWARTZ, Robert ,  GORE, Eugene

IPC: B29C64/357 ,  B29C64/141 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B33Y40/00

Abstract: A method and powder system component of an apparatus for use in a printing process is disclosed, and for removing and recycling excess powder. The powder system results in a cutoff point of 3 microns rather than 50 microns of previous systems. The apparatus comprises a powder applicator, a powder remover, a helical cyclone, a powder collector, and two valves that alternately open and close. The two-valve system prevents air backflow. The powder is processed through the two-valve system. The method comprises: valve 1 is closed and powder accumulates; valve2 is closed also; after valve 1 opens, powder goes through (there is no air backflow), then valve 1 closes; then valve 2 opens and allows powder onto a powder applicator; then valve 2 closes; then the cycle starts again.

公开(公告)号：US20240278486A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-22

申请号：US18648948

申请日：2024-04-29

Applicant: IMPOSSIBLE OBJECTS, INC.

Inventor： Robert Swartz ,  Eugene Gore ,  Buckley Crist ,  Michael Vasquez ,  John Bayldon

IPC: B29C64/147 ,  B29C64/153 ,  B29C64/165 ,  B29C64/245 ,  B29C64/295 ,  B29K23/00 ,  B29K25/00 ,  B29K33/00 ,  B29K71/00 ,  B29K79/00 ,  B29K81/00 ,  B29K101/10 ,  B29K105/00 ,  B29K707/04 ,  B32B5/02 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B33Y70/10 ,  B33Y80/00

CPC classification number: B29C64/147 ,  B29C64/153 ,  B29C64/165 ,  B29C64/245 ,  B29C64/295 ,  B32B5/022 ,  B32B5/024 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y70/10 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B29K2023/06 ,  B29K2023/12 ,  B29K2025/06 ,  B29K2033/12 ,  B29K2071/00 ,  B29K2079/085 ,  B29K2081/04 ,  B29K2101/10 ,  B29K2105/0097 ,  B29K2707/04 ,  B29K2713/00 ,  B29K2995/0094 ,  B32B2260/023 ,  B32B2260/046 ,  B32B2264/10 ,  B33Y70/00

Abstract: A three-dimensional object comprises stacked substrate layers infiltrated by a hardened material comprising engineered powder that is transformed into a substance that flows and subsequently hardens into the hardened material in a spatial pattern that infiltrates positive regions, and does not infiltrate negative regions, in the substrate layers. The powder may be emulsion aggregation powder, chemically-produced toner powder, or a combination. It may be a thermoplastic or thermosettable polymer and may include nylon, elastomers, polyolefins, polyethylene, polyether ether ketone, polyimide, polyetherimide, polyphenylene sulfide, polystyrene, polypropylene, polymethyl methacrylate, and polyaryletherketone, or a combination. The powder particles may have a pre-specified controlled shape and/or a non-homogenous composition. Surface treatments and/or additives may be used to control powder flow and charge distribution. Each substrate layer may be a sheet-like structure comprising fibers held together by binder. The binder may include sodium silicate.

公开(公告)号：US11970584B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-30

申请号：US18259911

申请日：2022-01-03

Applicant: IMPOSSIBLE OBJECTS, INC.

Inventor： Robert Swartz ,  Michael Vasquez ,  Buckley Crist ,  Eugene Gore

IPC: C08J11/06 ,  B29B17/02 ,  B29B17/04 ,  B29C64/314 ,  B29K71/00 ,  B29K105/00 ,  B33Y40/10 ,  B33Y70/00

CPC classification number: C08J11/06 ,  B29B17/0404 ,  B29C64/314 ,  B33Y40/10 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B29B2017/0224 ,  B29B2017/042 ,  B29K2071/00 ,  B29K2105/251 ,  C08J2371/10

Abstract: Waste product from any of a variety of processes (injection molding, selective laser sintering) is processed to form powders that have particle size and distribution optimal for a 3D printing technology known as Composite Based Additive Manufacturing (CBAM). Alternative recycling processes include grinding and sieving, emulsion extruding, and liquid-liquid phase separation.

公开(公告)号：US11904532B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-20

申请号：US17156538

申请日：2021-01-23

Applicant: Impossible Objects, Inc.

Inventor： Robert Swartz ,  James Brough ,  Eugene Gore

IPC: B29C64/147 ,  B29C64/321 ,  B29C64/314 ,  B29C64/232 ,  B29C64/245 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y10/00

CPC classification number: B29C64/147 ,  B29C64/232 ,  B29C64/245 ,  B29C64/314 ,  B29C64/321 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00

Abstract: A system and method for lifting substrate sheets off of a stack of porous sheets one at a time, even though the sheets tend to stick together. A felt tamp is lowered onto the stack of sheets, and as the tamp is raised, a set of edge flickers create a downward force on the corners of the top sheet. This causes the edges of the top sheet to bend downward slightly just enough to pry the second sheet loose from the top sheet. The tamp can then be further raised with only the top sheet adhering to the felt, and the lifted sheet can be deposited at the next station in the process. Periodically, a brush is used to renew the surface of the felt to prevent matting of the felt fibers.

公开(公告)号：US11584080B1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-21

申请号：US17393109

申请日：2021-08-03

Applicant: Impossible Objects, Inc.

Inventor： Robert Swartz ,  Eugene Gore

IPC: B29C64/153 ,  B29C64/245 ,  B29C64/165 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B29C64/35 ,  B33Y40/20 ,  B33Y10/00

Abstract: A platen for a 3D printer apparatus contains tab pairs for the winding of a single wire to form the platen surface after being wound back and forth across its length. Punch backs for hole punching onto such a sheet exist on aluminum blocks that secure rails between which the platen is assembled onto the printer table top.

公开(公告)号：US20230043624A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-09

申请号：US17393109

申请日：2021-08-03

Applicant: Impossible Objects, Inc.

Inventor： Robert Swartz ,  Eugene Gore

IPC: B29C64/35 ,  B29C64/153 ,  B29C64/245

Abstract: A platen for a 3D printer apparatus contains tab pairs for the winding of a single wire to form the platen surface after being wound back and forth across its length. Punch backs for hole punching onto such a sheet exist on aluminum blocks that secure rails between which the platen is assembled onto the printer table top.

公开(公告)号：US20230042876A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-09

申请号：US17393164

申请日：2021-08-03

Applicant: Impossible Objects, Inc.

Inventor： James Brough ,  Robert Swartz ,  Nick Tarzian ,  Eugene Gore

IPC: B29C64/321 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B29C64/245 ,  B65H3/00

Abstract: A felt gripper head contains two regions of felt material each on plates that slide and form a slight angle with respect to each other during engagement with a fibrous substrate material.