Patents by Inventor Johan Pauwels

Johan Pauwels has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method for supporting an object made by means of stereolithography or another rapid prototype production method
    Patent number: 5595703
    Abstract: A method of supporting an object made by stereolithography or another rapid prototype production method, in which a support is provided with at least one supporting structure which is airier than a supporting structure made of solid standing walls, including those made with notches at the top and/or at the bottom. The supporting structure can be made airy by using walls of which at least a number are provided with openings over a major part of their surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Assignee: Materialise, Naamloze Vennootschap
    Inventors: Bart Swaelens, Johan Pauwels, Wilfried Vancraen