Patents by Inventor Eric Klemka

Eric Klemka 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: 20250093196
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a hard-mounted nozzle (106) accelerometer (112) that includes a PCB (102) with an integrated accelerometer (112) for testing resonance in 3D printers with a nozzle (106) fastening feature. The hole in the PCB (102) is designed to fasten the device directly onto the heater block (101) with the nozzle (106) or other fastener “hard mounting”, which eliminates the need for additional hardware and reduces installation complexity. The device can be easily installed and removed from the heater block (101) with the nozzle (106) without the need for additional tools. The microcontroller (110) analyzes the vibration data to determine the resonance frequency of the printer. The assembly provides an accurate and reliable method for testing resonance in 3D printers, which can improve print quality, reduce print failures, and prevent hardware damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventor: Eric Klemka
  • Patent number: 12174058
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a hard-mounted nozzle (106) accelerometer (112) that includes a PCB (102) with an integrated accelerometer (112) for testing resonance in 3D printers with a nozzle (106) fastening feature. The hole in the PCB (102) is designed to fasten the device directly onto the heater block (101) with the nozzle (106) or other fastener “hard mounting”, which eliminates the need for additional hardware and reduces installation complexity. The device can be easily installed and removed from the heater block (101) with the nozzle (106) without the need for additional tools. The microcontroller (110) analyzes the vibration data to determine the resonance frequency of the printer. The assembly, provides an accurate and reliable method for testing resonance in 3D printers, which can improve print quality, reduce print failures, and prevent hardware damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Inventor: Eric Klemka
  • Publication number: 20240003736
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel form of hard-mounted nozzle (106) accelerometer (112) that includes a PCB (102) with an integrated accelerometer (112) for testing resonance in 3D printers with a nozzle (106) fastening feature. The hole in the PCB (102) is designed to fasten the device directly onto the heater block (101) with the nozzle (106) or other fastener “hard mounting”, which eliminates the need for additional hardware and reduces installation complexity. The device can be easily installed and removed from the heater block (101) with the nozzle (106) without the need for additional tools. The microcontroller (110) analyzes the vibration data to determine the resonance frequency of the printer. The assembly, provides an accurate and reliable method for testing resonance in 3D printers, which can improve print quality, reduce print failures, and prevent hardware damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventor: Eric Klemka