Patents Assigned to Continous Composites Inc.
  • ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220339872
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for additively manufacturing an object. The method may include extending a first module of a print head to push a tag end of material adjacent a second module during a feeding routine. The method may also include extending the second module to push against the tag end, and activating a third module to at least partially cure the tag end and thereby adhere the tag end as an anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: Continous Composites Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Andrew Stranberg, Andrew John Overby, Andrew Michael Stulc, Stephen Tyler Wilson, Ryan C. Stocket, Brock Adam Jahner, Christopher Losee
  • Additive manufacturing system having in-head fiber-teasing
    Patent number: 11000998
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for additively manufacturing a composite structure. The method may include directing a continuous reinforcement into a print head, spreading the continuous reinforcement while inside of the print head, and wetting the continuous reinforcement inside of the print head. The method may also include discharging the wetted continuous reinforcement, and moving the print head during discharging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Continous Composites Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Lyle Tyler, Ryan C. Stockett, Kaleb Forrest Beebout
  • ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM HAVING IN-HEAD FIBER-TEASING
    Publication number: 20200108556
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for additively manufacturing a composite structure. The method may include directing a continuous reinforcement into a print head, spreading the continuous reinforcement while inside of the print head, and wetting the continuous reinforcement inside of the print head. The method may also include discharging the wetted continuous reinforcement, and moving the print head during discharging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Applicant: Continous Composites Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Lyle Tyler, Ryan C. Stockett, Kaleb Forrest Beebout