Patents by Inventor Robert J. Steiner
Robert J. Steiner 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).
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Patent number: 11780143Abstract: A supply of build material such as a spool or cartridge is instrumented with a data tag that includes information about the build material. A three-dimensional printer, or a tag reader in communication therewith (directly or indirectly), can read the information from the tag for a determination as to how to use the build material during fabrication of a three-dimensional object.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Stratasys, Inc.Inventors: Ariel Douglas, Robert J. Steiner, Aric Lynn Jennings, William B. Buel, Anthony D. Moschella
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Publication number: 20220055277Abstract: A supply of build material such as a spool or cartridge is instrumented with a data tag that includes information about the build material. A three-dimensional printer, or a tag reader in communication therewith (directly or indirectly), can read the information from the tag for a determination as to how to use the build material during fabrication of a three-dimensional object.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Ariel Douglas, Robert J. Steiner, Aric Lynn Jennings, William B. Buel, Anthony D. Moschella
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Patent number: 11167464Abstract: A supply of build material such as a spool or cartridge is instrumented with a data tag that includes information about the build material. A three-dimensional printer, or a tag reader in communication therewith (directly or indirectly), can read the information from the tag for a determination as to how to use the build material during fabrication of a three-dimensional object.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: MakerBot Industries, LLCInventors: Ariel Douglas, Robert J. Steiner, Aric Lynn Jennings, William B. Buel, Anthony D. Moschella
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Publication number: 20200189186Abstract: A supply of build material such as a spool or cartridge is instrumented with a data tag that includes information about the build material. A three-dimensional printer, or a tag reader in communication therewith (directly or indirectly), can read the information from the tag for a determination as to how to use the build material during fabrication of a three-dimensional object.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Ariel Douglas, Robert J. Steiner, Aric Lynn Jennings, William B. Buel, Anthony D. Moschella
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Patent number: 10569466Abstract: A supply of build material such as a spool or cartridge is instrumented with a data tag that includes information about the build material. A three-dimensional printer can read the information from the tag and determine how to use the build material during fabrication of a three-dimensional object.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: MakerBot Industries, LLCInventors: Ariel Douglas, Robert J. Steiner, Aric Lynn Jennings, William B. Buel, Anthony D. Moschella
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Publication number: 20190134901Abstract: A supply of build material such as a spool or cartridge is instrumented with a data tag that includes information about the build material. A three-dimensional printer can read the information from the tag and determine how to use the build material during fabrication of a three-dimensional object.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Ariel Douglas, Robert J. Steiner, Aric Lynn Jennings, William B. Buel, Anthony D. Moschella
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Patent number: 10093061Abstract: A supply of build material such as a spool or cartridge is instrumented with a data tag that includes information about the build material. A three-dimensional printer can read the information from the tag and determine how to use the build material during fabrication of a three-dimensional object.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2016Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: MakerBot Industries, LLCInventors: Ariel Douglas, Robert J. Steiner, Aric Lynn Jennings, William B. Buel, Anthony D. Moschella
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Patent number: 9481134Abstract: A three-dimensional printer uses leveling screws with tactile feedback to assist a user in properly orienting a build platform within a working volume.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2012Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: MakerBot Industries, LLCInventors: Robert J. Steiner, Ariel Douglas
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Patent number: 9418424Abstract: A three-dimensional scanner uses a rotatable mounting structure to secure a laser line source in a manner that permits rotation of a projected laser line about an axis of the laser, along with movement of the laser through an arc in order to conveniently position and orient the resulting laser line. Where the laser scanner uses a turntable or the like, a progressive calibration scheme may be employed with a calibration fixture to calibrate a camera, a turntable, and a laser for coordinated use as a three-dimensional scanner. Finally, parameters for a scan may be automatically created to control, e.g., laser intensity and camera exposure based on characteristics of a scan subject such as surface characteristics or color gradient.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: MakerBot Industries, LLCInventors: Taylor S. Goodman, William B. Buel, Vishnu Anantha, Robert J. Steiner
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Patent number: 9404200Abstract: A variety of thermochromic build materials are disclosed for use in color-controlled three-dimensional printing. By providing materials that exhibit a final color dependent upon heat applied during a melt or extrusion process, objects can be fabricated having a user-controlled color that varies from object to object, or within a single object.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: MakerBot Industries, LLCInventors: Robert J. Steiner, Corrie Michelle Van Sice
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Publication number: 20160121550Abstract: A supply of build material such as a spool or cartridge is instrumented with a data tag that includes information about the build material. A three-dimensional printer can read the information from the tag and determine how to use the build material during fabrication of a three-dimensional object.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2016Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Ariel Douglas, Robert J. Steiner, Aric Lynn Jennings, William B. Buel, Anthony D. Moschella
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Publication number: 20160031162Abstract: A variety of techniques for color mixing support a user-controllable palette of colors for use when fabricating three-dimensional objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Nathaniel B. Pettis, Robert J. Steiner, Peter Joseph Schmehl, Charles E. Pax
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Patent number: 9233504Abstract: A supply of build material such as a spool or cartridge is instrumented with a data tag that includes information about the build material. A three-dimensional printer can read the information from the tag and determine how to use the build material during fabrication of a three-dimensional object.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2013Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: MakerBot Industries, LLCInventors: Ariel Douglas, Robert J. Steiner, Aric Lynn Jennings, William B. Buel, Anthony D. Moschella
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Patent number: 9169968Abstract: A variety of techniques for color mixing support a user-controllable palette of colors for use when fabricating three-dimensional objects.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: MakerBot Industries, LLCInventors: Nathaniel B. Pettis, Robert J. Steiner, Peter Joseph Schmehl, Charles E. Pax
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Publication number: 20150043225Abstract: A three-dimensional scanner uses a rotatable mounting structure to secure a laser line source in a manner that permits rotation of a projected laser line about an axis of the laser, along with movement of the laser through an arc in order to conveniently position and orient the resulting laser line. Where the laser scanner uses a turntable or the like, a progressive calibration scheme may be employed with a calibration fixture to calibrate a camera, a turntable, and a laser for coordinated use as a three-dimensional scanner. Finally, parameters for a scan may be automatically created to control, e.g., laser intensity and camera exposure based on characteristics of a scan subject such as surface characteristics or color gradient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Taylor S. Goodman, William B. Buel, Vishnu Anantha, Robert J. Steiner
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Publication number: 20140117585Abstract: A supply of build material such as a spool or cartridge is instrumented with a data tag that includes information about the build material. A three-dimensional printer can read the information from the tag and determine how to use the build material during fabrication of a three-dimensional object.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: MakerBot Industries, LLCInventors: Ariel Douglas, Robert J. Steiner, Aric Lynn Jennings, William B. Buel, Anthony D. Moschella
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Publication number: 20130328228Abstract: A variety of techniques for color mixing support a user-controllable palette of colors for use when fabricating three-dimensional objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventors: Nathaniel B. Pettis, Robert J. Steiner, Peter Joseph Schmehl, Charles E. Pax
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Publication number: 20130327917Abstract: A three-dimensional printer uses leveling screws with tactile feedback to assist a user in properly orienting a build platform within a working volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: MakerBot Industries, LLCInventors: Robert J. Steiner, Ariel Douglas
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Publication number: 20130292881Abstract: A variety of thermochromic build materials are disclosed for use in color-controlled three-dimensional printing. By providing materials that exhibit a final color dependent upon heat applied during a melt or extrusion process, objects can be fabricated having a user-controlled color that varies from object to object, or within a single object.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Robert J. Steiner, Corrie M. von Sice
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Patent number: 4085789Abstract: A modular welding screen apparatus for shielding welding work locations. The apparatus is fabricated from a series of easy-to-handle panel sections which incorporate independent welding curtains within their framework respectively. The sections which are constructed of square tubular material, pivot relative to one another through a series of rotatable connections which further permits the separate panel section to be arranged to more effectively seal off the welding work location. Interchangeable parts lend to the invention the ability of constructing an individual apparatus as desired, together with the ability of rotating the securely restrained foot supports relative to the welding shield, as necessary.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 1976Date of Patent: April 25, 1978Assignee: Steiner Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Steiner, John Kuzelka