Z Corporation Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110233808 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR HANDLING MATERIALS IN A 3-D PRINTER - The present invention is directed towards methods and apparatus for handling powder in a 3D printer. The invention includes a means of transporting powder from multiple sources to a powder dispensing apparatus with minimal user intervention, thus reducing contamination of the 3D printer and surrounding area with loose powder, while also providing a means of improving the recycling of powder for re-use. | 09-29-2011 |
20110211016 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR HANDLING MATERIALS IN A 3-D PRINTER - The present invention is directed towards methods and apparatus for handling powder in a 3D printer. The invention includes a means of transporting powder from multiple sources to a powder dispensing apparatus with minimal user intervention, thus reducing contamination of the 3D printer and surrounding area with loose powder, while also providing a means of improving the recycling of powder for re-use. | 09-01-2011 |
20110156301 | THREE DIMENSIONAL PRINTING MATERIAL SYSTEM AND METHOD USING PLASTICIZER-ASSISTED SINTERING - Materials system, kit, and methods are provided to enable the formation of articles by three dimensional printing. The kit includes (i) a substantially dry particulate material including an aqueous-insoluble thermoplastic particulate material, plaster, and a water-soluble adhesive; (ii) an aqueous fluid binder, and (iii) an infiltrant. | 06-30-2011 |
20110130489 | THREE DIMENSIONAL PRINTING MATERIAL SYSTEM AND METHOD USING PEROXIDE CURE - A materials system and methods are provided to enable the formation of articles by Three Dimensional Printing. The materials system includes a transition metal catalyst that facilitates the reaction of an acrylate-containing binder with a particulate material. | 06-02-2011 |
20110032301 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SERVICING 3D PRINTERS - The invention relates to apparatus and methods for producing three-dimensional objects and auxiliary systems used in conjunction with the aforementioned apparatus and methods. The apparatus and methods involve 3D printing and servicing of the equipment used in the associated 3D printer. | 02-10-2011 |
20100151136 | Three-Dimensional Printer - A three-dimensional printer uses inkjet-type printheads to rapidly prototype, or print, a three-dimensional model. A powder feeder includes a conveyor system and a metering system to deliver powder to a build area in measured quantities. The powder feeder also includes a vacuum system for loading powder into a feed reservoir or chamber. The vacuum system can also be used to cleanup excess powder. Other powder control features include powder gutters and magnetic powder plows. During printing, a cleaning system operates to remove powder from the printheads. In the event of a printhead or jet failure, the failure can be detected and corrective measures taken automatically. After printing, the model can be depowdered and infiltrated in an enclosure. | 06-17-2010 |
20090011066 | Three-Dimensional Printer - A three-dimensional printer uses inkjet-type printheads to rapidly prototype, or print, a three-dimensional model. A powder feeder includes a conveyor system and a metering system to deliver powder to a build area in measured quantities. The powder feeder also includes a vacuum system for loading powder into a feed reservoir or chamber. The vacuum system can also be used to cleanup excess powder. Other powder control features include powder gutters and magnetic powder plows. During printing, a cleaning system operates to remove powder from the printheads. In the event of a printhead or jet failure, the failure can be detected and corrective measures taken automatically. After printing, the model can be depowdered and infiltrated in an enclosure. | 01-08-2009 |
20080281019 | THREE DIMENSIONAL PRINTING MATERIAL SYSTEM AND METHOD USING PLASTICIZER-ASSISTED SINTERING - aterials system, kit, and methods are provided to enable the formation of articles by three dimensional printing. The kit includes (i) a substantially dry particulate material including an aqueous-insoluble thermoplastic particulate material, plaster, and a water-soluble adhesive; (ii) an aqueous fluid binder, and (iii) an infiltrant. | 11-13-2008 |
20080252682 | Apparatus and Methods for Servicing 3D Printers - The invention relates to apparatus and methods for producing three-dimensional objects and auxiliary systems used in conjunction with the aforementioned apparatus and methods. The apparatus and methods involve 3D printing and servicing of the equipment used in the associated 3D printer. | 10-16-2008 |