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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 02, 2016
Filed:
Oct. 31, 2012
Roland R. Schindler, Ii, Pittsford, NY (US);
Donald Saul Rimai, Webster, NY (US);
Roland R. Schindler, II, Pittsford, NY (US);
Donald Saul Rimai, Webster, NY (US);
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY, Rochester, NY (US);
Abstract
A method for forming a three-dimensional structure includes depositing a first pattern of thermoplastic toner particles onto a first surface of a receiver to form a plurality of spaced-apart stacks of toner particles that extend above the first surface of the receiver. The receiver is bent so that non-overlapping first and second portions of the receiver are defined. At least part of a surface of the receiver in the second portion is brought into contact with the deposited stacks of toner particles. The toner particles are fused to bind the second portion to the first portion and provide a selected spacing between the first portion and the second portion.