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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 11, 2006
Filed:
Jul. 03, 2002
Jeffrey A. Fedor, Hopewell, NJ (US);
Christopher M. Gaylo, Princeton Junction, NJ (US);
Peter A. Materna, Metuchen, NJ (US);
Jeffrey A. Fedor, Hopewell, NJ (US);
Christopher M. Gaylo, Princeton Junction, NJ (US);
Peter A. Materna, Metuchen, NJ (US);
AFBS, Inc., Princeton, NJ (US);
Abstract
Apparatus, systems and methods for use in three-dimensional printing are shown and described. Various embodiments of the invention allow for more precise and controlled delivery of heat to achieve interlayer drying; isolation of the working region from the outside for reasons of cleanliness and in connection with the vapors of organic solvents; better control of the temperature of the working region; better accuracy in the flowrates of binder fluid dispensed; matching of delivered flowrates for multiple dispensers; verification of delivered flowrate or drops; provision for easier changeover of the machine from one powder to another; cleanability; and other needs.