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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 27, 2009
Filed:
Jun. 14, 2004
Shiva P. Sambu, Mountain View, CA (US);
Long Phan, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Srinivas Kaza, San Francisco, CA (US);
Michael J. Doung, El Cerrito, CA (US);
Shiva P. Sambu, Mountain View, CA (US);
Long Phan, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Srinivas Kaza, San Francisco, CA (US);
Michael J. Doung, El Cerrito, CA (US);
Align Technology, Inc., Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for a platform to form a three-dimensional article from successively selectively solidified layers of a liquid medium which is solidifiable by application thereto of a prescribed energy. The platform can be coated or uncoated. The platform can have an array of openings therethrough. Upon completion, the article can be removed from the platform using a punch having a plurality of projections adapted to engage openings in the platform. Alternatively, a tool can be used to push articles from the platform.