Method and apparatus for three-dimensional modeling

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6685866
APP PUB NO 20010038168A1
SERIAL NO

09901236

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Disclosed are an apparatus and method for three-dimensional deposition modeling, which shield a supply of modeling filament fed through a deposition modeling machine from exposure to environmental moisture. Dry gas under pressure is supplied to a filament path leading from a material supply to a liquifier, creating an active moisture barrier along the filament path. In a preferred embodiment, an entrance of the filament path is configured to seal to an exit orifice of a cassette containing the material supply, and an exit of the filament path is vented to release exhaust gas.

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  • STRATASYS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brose, Steve Belle Plaine, MN 6 633
Hopkins, Paul E Savage, MN 16 1429
Popa, Minea A Roseville, MN 6 499
Priedeman, Jr William R Long Lake, MN 12 1820
Swanson, William J St. Paul, MN 128 10240
Turley, Patrick W Eden Prairie, MN 23 1841

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