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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 2010
Filed:
May. 21, 2008
Scott B. Holmboe, Corvallis, OR (US);
Gary L. Reynolds, Santa Clarita, CA (US);
Matthew K. Stonesmith, Grand Junction, CO (US);
Charles W. Hull, Santa Clarita, CA (US);
Abraham N. Reichental, Simpsonville, NC (US);
Scott B. Holmboe, Corvallis, OR (US);
Gary L. Reynolds, Santa Clarita, CA (US);
Matthew K. Stonesmith, Grand Junction, CO (US);
Charles W. Hull, Santa Clarita, CA (US);
Abraham N. Reichental, Simpsonville, NC (US);
3D Systems, Inc., Rock Hill, SC (US);
Abstract
An improved stereolithography apparatus for forming three-dimensional objects using multiple chambered resin vats and a quick disconnect mounting system to permit concurrent use of multiple photopolymer build materials and easy change over of resin vats is disclosed. The apparatus permits easy change over from multiple chambered vat use to single chamber vat use and vice versa or change over between multiple chambered vats.