Patents Assigned to Continuous Composites Inc.
  • Patent number: 10589463
    Abstract: A print head is disclosed for use with an additive manufacturing system. The print head may include a nozzle, and a traveling anchor point mounted at a trailing side of the nozzle. The traveling anchor point may include an arm extending radially outward from the nozzle, and a plunger slidingly disposed in the arm. The traveling anchor point may also include an actuator configured to selectively move the plunger from a stowed position to an engaged position against material discharging from the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Continuous Composites Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan C. Stockett, Kenneth Lyle Tyler
  • Patent number: 10543640
    Abstract: A head is disclosed for an additive manufacturing system. The head may include a body, and a nozzle connected to a discharge end of the body. The nozzle may be configured to discharge a composite material including a matrix and a continuous reinforcement that is at least partially coated in the matrix. The head may also include a fiber-teasing mechanism located inside the body and upstream of the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Continuous Composites Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Lyle Tyler, Ryan C. Stockett, Kaleb Forrest Beebout
  • Publication number: 20200001528
    Abstract: A system for additively manufacturing a composite part is disclosed. The system may include a vat configured to hold a supply of resin, and a build surface disposed inside the vat. The system may also include a print head configured to discharge a matrix-coated continuous reinforcement onto the build surface, and an energy source configured to expose resin on a surface of the matrix-coated continuous reinforcement to a cure energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Continuous Composites Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Lyle Tyler, Ryan C. Stockett
  • Publication number: 20190322035
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the additive manufacturing of three-dimensional objects are disclosed. Two or more materials are extruded simultaneously as a composite, with at least one material in liquid form and at least one material in a solid continuous strand completely encased within the liquid material. A means of curing the liquid material after extrusion hardens the composite. A part is constructed using a series of extruded composite paths. The strand material within the composite contains specific chemical, mechanical, or electrical characteristics that instill the object with enhanced capabilities not possible with only one material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: Continuous Composites Inc.
    Inventor: KENNETH LYLE TYLER
  • Publication number: 20190322034
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the additive manufacturing of three-dimensional objects are disclosed. Two or more materials are extruded simultaneously as a composite, with at least one material in liquid form and at least one material in a solid continuous strand completely encased within the liquid material. A means of curing the liquid material after extrusion hardens the composite. A part is constructed using a series of extruded composite paths. The strand material within the composite contains specific chemical, mechanical, or electrical characteristics that instill the object with enhanced capabilities not possible with only one material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: Continuous Composites Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth Lyle Tyler
  • Patent number: 10449711
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the additive manufacturing of three-dimensional objects are disclosed. Two or more materials are extruded simultaneously as a composite, with at least one material in liquid form and at least one material in a solid continuous strand completely encased within the liquid material. A means of curing the liquid material after extrusion hardens the composite. A part is constructed using a series of extruded composite paths. The strand material within the composite contains specific chemical, mechanical, or electrical characteristics that instill the object with enhanced capabilities not possible with only one material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Continuous Composites Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth Lyle Tyler