Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1999-2002
Title: Richard M Less: Innovator in Solid Fabrication Technology
Introduction
Richard M Less is a notable inventor based in Los Alamos, NM (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of solid fabrication technology, holding a total of 4 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and uniformity of powder flow in advanced manufacturing processes.
Latest Patents
One of his latest inventions is the Multiple Feed Powder Splitter. This device is designed to provide uniform powder flow to the nozzles during the creation of solid structures using a solid fabrication system, such as the directed light fabrication (DLF) process. In this process, gas-entrained powders are passed through the focal point of a moving high-power laser light, which fuses the particles in the powder to a surface being built up in layers. The Multiple Feed Powder Splitter comprises a series of modular splitters that are slidably interconnected and contain an integral flow control mechanism. It can take gas-entrained powder from one to four hoppers and split the flow into eight tubular lines that feed the powder delivery nozzles of the DLF system.
Another significant invention by Richard M Less is the Rotary Powder Feed Through Apparatus. This device increases the uniformity of solids within a solids fabrication system, such as a DLF system. The invention provides a feed-through interface wherein gas-entrained powders input from stationary input lines are coupled to a rotating head of the fabrication system. This innovation eliminates the need for additional slack in the feed lines to accommodate head rotation, thereby reducing feed line bending movements that can induce non-uniform feeding of gas-entrained powder to a rotating head.
Career Highlights
Richard M Less is affiliated with the University of California, where he continues to advance research in solid fabrication technologies. His work has been instrumental in improving the efficiency of manufacturing processes that utilize gas-entrained powders.
Collaborations
He has collaborated with Gary K Lewis, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the field of solid fabrication.
Conclusion
Richard M Less is a prominent figure in the realm of solid fabrication technology, with a focus on enhancing powder flow uniformity in advanced manufacturing processes. His inventions are paving the way for more efficient and effective solid fabrication systems.