Michael Korody

Title: Michael Korody and Modular Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing

Introduction

Michael Korody is an inventor associated with Fabric8Labs, Inc., and is based in Poway, California. His patent work concerns electrochemical additive manufacturing, or ECAM, and modular equipment designed to support its operation.

Latest Patents

Korody is credited with 1 patent: “Methods of Operating Electrochemical-Additive Manufacturing Systems Comprising Modular Cartridge Assemblies.” The patent describes operating ECAM systems with a modular cartridge that includes a base, cover, ECAM printhead, support unit, and control board.

The cartridge’s base and cover provide openings for access to the support unit and exposure of the printhead’s electrode array. Seals around these openings help secure the components. The control board, housed within a cavity formed by the base and cover, selectively activates the array’s electrodes.

A key feature is the ability to replace the ECAM printhead if its electrode array is damaged, while reusing other cartridge components. The support unit also helps align the printhead and transfer heat.

Career Highlights

Korody’s disclosed invention addresses practical equipment needs in ECAM, including component replacement, alignment, and heat transfer. Its modular design separates the replaceable printhead from components that can remain in service.

Collaborations

Korody is associated with Fabric8Labs, Inc. His listed coworkers include Michelle Man and Andrew Edmonds.

Conclusion

Michael Korody’s patent describes a modular cartridge approach that supports maintainability and component reuse in electrochemical additive manufacturing systems.