Kyle J Rowe

US Patent:

20190322032, Oct 24, 2019

Filed:

Jun 11, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/438248

Inventors:

- Chandler AZ, US
Alexis Fiechter - Mesa AZ, US
Robert Bedsole - Knoxville TN, US
Charles Hill - Topton NC, US
Timofei Novikov - Friendsville TN, US
Kyle Rowe - Knoxville TN, US

International Classification:

B29C 64/106
B33Y 10/00
B29B 11/06
B29B 13/08

Abstract:

An additively manufactured structure and methods for making and using same. An object can be printed at least partially on an attachment portion. The attachment portion can be bonded to the object upon the printing. The object does not need to be removed from the attachment portion. The need of providing a print surface to allow easy removal of the object is eliminated. The object can be a flat panel and can eliminate the need of printing a large flat layer using additive manufacturing. The attachment portion can be cut prior to the printing, so no trimming needs to be performed after the printing. The attachment portion can be made of a material that has one or more selected properties to expand functionalities of the object. A secondary operation for attaching the attachment portion to the object after the printing can be eliminated.

US Patent:

20190322047, Oct 24, 2019

Filed:

Apr 23, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/392468

Inventors:

- Chandler AZ, US
Alexis Fiechter - Mesa AZ, US
Robert Bedsole - Knoxville TN, US
Charles Hill - Topton NC, US
Timofei Novikov - Friendsville TN, US
Kyle Rowe - Knoxville TN, US

International Classification:

B29C 64/245
B33Y 10/00
B33Y 40/00
B33Y 70/00
B29C 64/379
B33Y 30/00

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus for additive manufacturing. In a method for additive manufacturing, a build sheet can be positioned on a print substrate of a printer. An object can be printed on the build sheet. The object can be detached from the build sheet. Advantageously, the build sheet can prevent the object from shifting on the build sheet during printing. Removing the build sheet from the object does not result in significant deformation or bending of the object. Damage to the object can be prevented. The object does not require additional cleaning or finishing for removing any residual or material. The build sheet can be ready for reuse. The build sheet can advantageously have mechanical strength to sustain removal of the build sheet from the object.

US Patent:

20190224909, Jul 25, 2019

Filed:

Jan 23, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/255605

Inventors:

- Chandler AZ, US
Alexis Fiechter - Mesa AZ, US
Robert Bedsole - Knoxville TN, US
Charles Hill - Topton NC, US
Timofei Novikov - Friendsville TN, US
Kyle Rowe - Knoxville TN, US

International Classification:

B29C 64/118

Abstract:

An additively manufactured structure and methods for making and using same. In a method for making the structure, a first layer structure can be formed. A second layer structure can be formed on the first layer structure and a support structure. The support structure can be removed from the second layer structure. The second layer structure can include an overhang structure that does not deform or break after the support structure is removed. The support structure can provide support to the second layer structure during printing. Strong bridging capability of the second layer structure is not required. The support structure can be quick and easy to make. The support structure can be reusable and does not add weight to the printed structure. The support structure can be easily removed after completing of printing. Installation of the support structure can be fast without significantly interfering with printing process.