This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Fabric8labs, Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Michelle Man and Modular Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing
Introduction
Michelle Man is an inventor associated with Fabric8Labs, Inc. in San Diego, California. Her patent work concerns electrochemical-additive manufacturing (ECAM), with a focus on modular equipment designed to support printhead replacement and reuse of other system components. The available information identifies 1 patent associated with her.
Latest Patents
Man’s listed patent is titled “Methods of Operating Electrochemical-Additive Manufacturing Systems Comprising Modular Cartridge Assemblies.” It describes methods for operating ECAM systems that use a modular cartridge assembly containing a base, cover, ECAM printhead, support unit, and control board.
The base provides an opening for access to the support unit, including for heat transfer and fluidic connections. The cover has an opening that exposes the printhead’s electrode array. Seals around the openings help secure the support unit and printhead to their respective components, while the control board sits within a cavity formed by the base and cover and selectively activates the array’s electrodes.
The modular design allows the printhead to be replaced if its electrode array is damaged, including through dissolution during the ECAM process, while other assembly components can be reused. The support unit also provides alignment and heat transfer for the printhead.
Career Highlights
The patent reflects work on practical system design for ECAM manufacturing. Its modular cartridge approach addresses component replacement and reuse, while integrating electrical control, alignment, and thermal management into the assembly.
Collaborations
The provided information lists Sean Stone and Andrew Edmonds as Man’s coworkers at Fabric8Labs, Inc. It does not specify their roles in the patent or describe particular collaborations.
Conclusion
Michelle Man’s listed patent presents a modular approach to ECAM systems that supports printhead replacement, component reuse, and printhead alignment and heat transfer.
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