Patents by Inventor Andrew Katon

Andrew Katon 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).

  • Publication number: 20220355319
    Abstract: A system and method for delivering materials for deposition is described. The system includes reservoirs for holding materials, heating elements for liquefying the materials (unless they are to be delivered as solids). Once in a desired state, pressure and material delivery systems to move the materials to a deposition nozzle. In the deposition nozzle, or thereabouts, the materials combine and are prepared to be deposited. An agitation element is used to break up the material and push it out of the nozzle tip in an atomized or droplet form. Changes in the material composition/concentration result in adjustment in heat, pressure or deposition agitation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew Katon, Timothy Abraham, Vincent Lewis
  • Publication number: 20220250323
    Abstract: An advanced multi-material capable deposition apparatus, system and method is described. The deposition apparatus and system include a print nozzle and material delivery path to deposit material of varying characteristics. An extrusion system processes the material under while controlling material and system variables based on sensor feedback to ensure a desired print. An actuation mechanism is used to control deposition of the material from the nozzle. A controller adjusts operational variables based on designed and measured material characteristics including print settings and environmental variables to precisely deposit the material in the form of an object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew Katon, Timothy Abraham
  • Patent number: 11331684
    Abstract: A system and method for delivering materials for deposition is described. The system includes reservoirs for holding materials, heating elements for liquefying the materials (unless they are to be delivered as solids). Once in a desired state, pressure and material delivery systems to move the materials to a deposition nozzle. In the deposition nozzle, or thereabouts, the materials combine and are prepared to be deposited. An agitation element is used to break up the material and push it out of the nozzle tip in an atomized or droplet form. Changes in the material composition/concentration result in adjustment in heat, pressure or deposition agitation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Cobbler Technologies
    Inventors: Andrew Katon, Timothy Abraham, Vincent Lewis
  • Publication number: 20210138495
    Abstract: A system and method for delivering materials for deposition is described. The system includes reservoirs for holding materials, heating elements for liquefying the materials (unless they are to be delivered as solids). Once in a desired state, pressure and material delivery systems to move the materials to a deposition nozzle. In the deposition nozzle, or thereabouts, the materials combine and are prepared to be deposited. An agitation element is used to break up the material and push it out of the nozzle tip in an atomized or droplet form. Changes in the material composition/concentration result in adjustment in heat, pressure or deposition agitation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew Katon, Timothy Abraham, Vincent Lewis
  • Patent number: 10843210
    Abstract: A system and method for delivering materials for deposition is described. The system includes reservoirs for holding materials, heating elements for liquefying the materials (unless they are to be delivered as solids). Once in a desired state, pressure and material delivery systems to move the materials to a deposition nozzle. In the deposition nozzle, or thereabouts, the materials combine and are prepared to be deposited. An agitation element is used to break up the material and push it out of the nozzle tip in an atomized or droplet form. Changes in the material composition/concentration result in adjustment in heat, pressure or deposition agitation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Cobbler Technologies
    Inventors: Andrew Katon, Timothy Abraham, Vincent Lewis
  • Publication number: 20190217538
    Abstract: An atomized, functionally graded multi-material capable deposition apparatus, system and method is described. The deposition apparatus and system include a print nozzle and material delivery path to deposit material of varying characteristics. An internal chamber within the print nozzle receives the material under pressure and temperature control. An actuation mechanism within the print nozzle is used to control deposition of the material from the nozzle. A controller adjusts the temperature, pressure and actuation frequency based on material characteristics and print settings to precisely deposit the material in the form of an object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Andrew Katon, Timothy Abraham
  • Publication number: 20180361406
    Abstract: A system and method for delivering materials for deposition is described. The system includes reservoirs for holding materials, heating elements for liquefying the materials (unless they are to be delivered as solids). Once in a desired state, pressure and material delivery systems to move the materials to a deposition nozzle. In the deposition nozzle, or thereabouts, the materials combine and are prepared to be deposited. An agitation element is used to break up the material and push it out of the nozzle tip in an atomized or droplet form. Changes in the material composition/concentration result in adjustment in heat, pressure or deposition agitation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew Katon, Timothy Abraham, Vincent Lewis