Patents by Inventor Sam Armstrong
Sam Armstrong 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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Publication number: 20230364856Abstract: A system is disclosed for additively manufacturing a structure. The system may have a support, and a print head operatively connected to and moveable by the support. The print head may include a first module configured to discharge a material, a second module configured to compact the material as it discharges from the first module, and a controller in communication with the second module. The controller may be configured to determine an as-discharged characteristic of the material, and to selectively adjust a force of the second module based on the as-discharged characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Applicant: Continuous Composites Inc.Inventors: Stephen Tyler Wilson, John Paul Brendel, Ryan C. Stockett, Nathan Andrew Stranberg, Andrew John Overby, Sam Armstrong, Maxwell Joseph Johnson, Brennon Scott Wilsey, Matt Howard
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Publication number: 20230071473Abstract: A method is disclosed for additively manufacturing a structure. The method may include discharging from a print head a first layer of material inward of an outer boundary of the structure. The method may also include discharging from the print head a second layer of material adjacent the first layer and cantilevering past an edge of the first layer. The method may further include compacting a portion of the second layer of material cantilevered past the edge of the first layer to extend into and form a portion of the first layer of material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Applicant: Continuous Composites Inc.Inventors: Andrew John Overby, Nathan Andrew Stranberg, Stephen Tyler Wilson, Sam Armstrong, Maxwell Joseph Johnson, Samuel VanDenBerg
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Publication number: 20230071513Abstract: A system is disclosed for additively manufacturing an object. The system may include a support, and a print head operatively connected to and moveable by the support. The print head may include a supply module configured to hold a reinforcement, and a wetting module. The wetting module may include a body with an inlet configured to separately receive the reinforcement and a matrix, and an outlet configured to discharge the reinforcement wetted with the matrix. The print head may also include a teasing mechanism disposed between the inlet and the outlet. The teasing mechanism may have multiple operating positions configured to affect varying levels of pressure against the reinforcement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Applicant: Continuous Composites Inc.Inventors: Andrew John Overby, Nathan Andrew Stranberg, Stephen Tyler Wilson, Sam Armstrong, Maxwell Joseph Johnson, Samuel VanDenBerg
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Publication number: 20230073782Abstract: A system is disclosed for additively manufacturing an object. The system may include a support, and a print head operatively connected to and moveable by the support. The print head may include an outlet configured to discharge a material, a leading device, and a trailing device pivotally connected to the leading device. The leading device may be configured to engage and move over the material after discharge. The trailing device may be configured to engage and move over the material at a location trailing the leading device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Applicant: Continuous Composites Inc.Inventors: Andrew John Overby, Nathan Andrew Stranberg, Stephen Tyler Wilson, Sam Armstrong, Maxwell Joseph Johnson, Samuel VanDenBerg
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Publication number: 20230073014Abstract: A system is disclosed for additively manufacturing an object. The system may include a first module configured to discharge a composite material including a continuous reinforcement and a matrix, and a cutting module located downstream of the first module and configured to sever the continuous reinforcement discharging from the first module. The cutting module may include a cutting mechanism configured to engage the continuous reinforcement, and a guide moveable to selectively abut the reinforcement during engagement of the reinforcement by the cutting mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Applicant: Continuous Composites Inc.Inventors: Andrew John Overby, Nathan Andrew Stranberg, Stephen Tyler Wilson, Sam Armstrong, Maxwell Joseph Johnson, Samuel VanDenBerg
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Publication number: 20230070818Abstract: A nozzle is disclosed for use in an additive manufacturing print head. The nozzle may include a body having a central passage with an entrant end and an exit end, and a shoulder protruding radially outward from the body at a location between the entrant and exit ends. A groove may be formed within an outer surface of the body at a location between the shoulder and the entrant end. The groove may be configured to receive a seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Applicant: Continuous Composites Inc.Inventors: Andrew John Overby, Nathan Andrew Stranberg, Stephen Tyler Wilson, Sam Armstrong, Maxwell Joseph Johnson, Samuel VanDenBerg
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Patent number: 8220786Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a fixture assembly that is capable of holding work pieces such tiles of various sizes in various positions in a manner which enables freehand cutting. Various embodiments include a main fixture having a working top surface area that includes strategically placed cylindrical openings that are configured to receive easily manipulated tile holding clamps, various dogs that can be removably secured to the fixture in order to place tiles in a desirable position to be held during a cutting operations. The fixture is light weight and is easily transportable to a jobsite and has the capability of storing the clamps, dogs, marking instruments and the like.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2009Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Sam Armstrong, Peter Denley, Timothy Baker, Jie Liu, Loren Doppelt, Dale S. Dilulio, Scott Micoley, Ronald Bradbery
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Publication number: 20090273130Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a fixture assembly that is capable of holding work pieces such tiles of various sizes in various positions in a manner which enables freehand cutting. Various embodiments include a main fixture having a working top surface area that includes strategically placed cylindrical openings that are configured to receive easily manipulated tile holding clamps, various dogs that can be removably secured to the fixture in order to place tiles in a desirable position to be held during a cutting operations. The fixture is light weight and is easily transportable to a jobsite and has the capability of storing the clamps, dogs, marking instruments and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicants: CREDO TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Sam Armstrong, Peter Denley, Timothy Baker, Jie Liu, Loren Doppelt, Dale S. DiIulio, Scott Micoley, Ronald Bradbery