Patents by Inventor Andre Comella

Andre Comella 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).

  • LOCKING DEVICES AND MECHANISMS FOR TORQUE-LIMITING DEVICES
    Publication number: 20240342876
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to locking mechanisms for torque-limiting devices. Some devices, methods, and systems disclosed herein include a threaded component, wherein said threaded component is configured with a hole that runs through said component; and a lock defining an opening at one end and a hole at the other end, wherein said opening is configured to enclose said threaded component and align said hole of said threaded component and said hole of said lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Alexander Arazawa, Navid Mahpeykar, Andre Comella, Tommy Tak
  • TORQUE-LIMITING SLIP-CLUTCH SYSTEM WITH MODULAR DISKS
    Publication number: 20240341897
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to systems and methods to limit the torque of tools and devices, and specifically, to single-use or disposable, low-cost slip clutch systems and methods with modular disks that limit the output torque of manual or power-driven medical drivers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Alexander Arazawa, Navid Mahpeykar, Andre Comella, Tommy Tak
  • Method of removing debris from a liquid photopolymer in an additive fabrication device
    Patent number: 11897199
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a method is provided of removing debris from a liquid photopolymer in an additive fabrication device. According to some embodiments, a mesh of solid material may be formed in an additive fabrication device from a liquid photopolymer, and particles of debris present in the liquid photopolymer may adhere to the mesh. The debris may thereby be removed from the liquid photopolymer by removing the mesh from the additive fabrication device. The mesh may then be discarded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Formlabs, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Damiano, Andre Comella
  • METHOD OF REMOVING DEBRIS FROM A LIQUID PHOTOPOLYMER IN AN ADDITIVE FABRICATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20220363001
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a method is provided of removing debris from a liquid photopolymer in an additive fabrication device. According to some embodiments, a mesh of solid material may be formed in an additive fabrication device from a liquid photopolymer, and particles of debris present in the liquid photopolymer may adhere to the mesh. The debris may thereby be removed from the liquid photopolymer by removing the mesh from the additive fabrication device. The mesh may then be discarded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Formlabs, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Damiano, Andre Comella
  • Method of removing debris from a liquid photopolymer in an additive fabrication device
    Patent number: 11383442
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a method is provided of removing debris from a liquid photopolymer in an additive fabrication device. According to some embodiments, a mesh of solid material may be formed in an additive fabrication device from a liquid photopolymer, and particles of debris present in the liquid photopolymer may adhere to the mesh. The debris may thereby be removed from the liquid photopolymer by removing the mesh from the additive fabrication device. The mesh may then be discarded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Formlabs, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Damiano, Andre Comella
  • METHOD OF REMOVING DEBRIS FROM A LIQUID PHOTOPOLYMER IN AN ADDITIVE FABRICATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20200269508
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a method is provided of removing debris from a liquid photopolymer in an additive fabrication device. According to some embodiments, a mesh of solid material may be formed in an additive fabrication device from a liquid photopolymer, and particles of debris present in the liquid photopolymer may adhere to the mesh. The debris may thereby be removed from the liquid photopolymer by removing the mesh from the additive fabrication device. The mesh may then be discarded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: Formlabs, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Damiano, Andre Comella
  • Method of removing debris from a liquid photopolymer in an additive fabrication device
    Patent number: 10668665
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a method is provided of removing debris from a liquid photopolymer in an additive fabrication device. According to some embodiments, a mesh of solid material may be formed in an additive fabrication device from a liquid photopolymer, and particles of debris present in the liquid photopolymer may adhere to the mesh. The debris may thereby be removed from the liquid photopolymer by removing the mesh from the additive fabrication device. The mesh may then be discarded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Formlabs, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Damiano, Andre Comella
  • TECHNIQUES FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL IN STEREOLITHOGRAPHY AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20190118476
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a method is provided of removing debris from a liquid photopolymer in an additive fabrication device. According to some embodiments, a mesh of solid material may be formed in an additive fabrication device from a liquid photopolymer, and particles of debris present in the liquid photopolymer may adhere to the mesh. The debris may thereby be removed from the liquid photopolymer by removing the mesh from the additive fabrication device. The mesh may then be discarded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: Formlabs, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Damiano, Andre Comella