Patents by Inventor Ingo Ederer

Ingo Ederer 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).

  • Patent number: 10052682
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-stage method for producing one or multiple molded bodies, the method comprising the following steps: a) constructing one or multiple molded bodies in layers by repeatedly applying particulate material by the 3D printing method; b. a presolidification step for achieving a presolidification of the molded body; c. an unpacking step, wherein the unsolidified particulate material is separated from the presolidified molded body; d. a final solidification step, in which the molded body receives its final strength due to the action of thermal energy. The invention also relates to a device which may be used for this method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: VOXELJET AG
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Daniel Günther
  • Publication number: 20180222174
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device, a special paper and a method for producing three-dimensional objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel Günther, Ingo Ederer
  • Publication number: 20180169758
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing three-dimensional objects based on computer-provided data, whereby a material is deposited in layers in a process chamber and the material is selectively solidified and/or bonded using a bonding apparatus and/or a solidifying apparatus in the process chamber, these steps being repeated. A conveyance of the material proceeds during the build process and proceeds continuously, sequentially and evenly up to an unpacking position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Daniel Günther, Andreas Dominik Hartmann
  • Patent number: 9993975
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for manufacturing three-dimensional models by means of a 3D printing process, whereby a build platform for application of build material is provided and a support frame is arranged around the build platform, to which said support frame at least one device for dosing the particulate material and one device for bonding the particulate material is attached via the guiding elements and the support frame is moveable in a Z direction, which essentially means perpendicular to the base surface of the build platform, said movement provided by at least two vertical positioning units on the support frame. In this respect, it is provided that the positioning units are respectively separate components and are arrangeable on the support frame independently from one another and the location and orientation of such can be adjusted independently from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: VOXELJET AG
    Inventors: Andreas Dominik Hartmann, Ingo Ederer
  • Publication number: 20180141272
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and devices for constructing models in layers. A region for constructing models, preferably a construction platform, and a material applying device for applying material onto the region are provided. The material applying device is arranged in a movable manner over the region. The material applying device is designed as a portal such that the material applying device can be moved over the region at least via two linear guides arranged at opposite sides of the region, and the material applying device is arranged around the region such that a portal is formed by at least two portions that extend laterally with respect to the region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Andreas Dominik Hartmann, Ingo Ederer
  • Publication number: 20180079133
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for producing 3D moulded parts by means of a layer construction technique wherein a recoater is used which can coat in both directions of movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Bastian Heymel
  • Patent number: 9914169
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing three-dimensional objects based on computer-provided data, whereby a material is deposited in layers in a process chamber and the material is selectively solidified and/or bonded using a bonding apparatus and/or a solidifying apparatus in the process chamber, these steps being repeated. A conveyance of the material proceeds during the build process and proceeds continuously, sequentially and evenly up to an unpacking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: VOXELJET AG
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Daniel Gunther, Andreas Dominik Hartmann
  • Patent number: 9878494
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for constructing models in layers. A region for constructing models, preferably a construction platform, and a material applying device (4, 5) for applying material onto the region are provided. The material applying device (4, 5) is arranged in a movable manner over the region. The material applying device (4, 5) is designed as a portal (1, 1?) such that the material applying device can be moved over the region at least via two linear guides (2) arranged at opposite sides of the region, and the material applying device is arranged around the region such that a portal (1, 1?) is formed by at least two portions that extend laterally with respect to the region. At least one additional material applying device (4, 5) for applying an additional material onto the region is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: VOXELJET AG
    Inventors: Andreas Dominik Hartmann, Ingo Ederer
  • Publication number: 20170355137
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for producing three-dimensional models by layering in a high-speed sintering process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Daniel Günther, Johannes Günther, Christoph Scheck
  • Publication number: 20170326693
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to a method for changing characteristics of a plastic component, wherein a medium is introduced into the plastic component, which encompasses a porosity and wherein the medium forms a homogenous compound with the plastic component by at least partially dissolving the plastic component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Andreas Hartmann
  • Publication number: 20170297263
    Abstract: A method for producing three-dimensional molded parts by means of layering, the moisture content of the build material mixture being able to be regulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Daniel Günther, Johannes Günther, Ingo Gnüchtel, Florian Mögele
  • Patent number: 9757831
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to a method for assembling a device for the manufacturing patterns in layers. The method includes attaching a build module to a casing. The build module includes a spreader device and a dispensing device mounted above a mounting platform. The build module preferably includes a build platform mounted below the mounting platform. For example, the build module may be attached to the casing by screwing the mounting platform to the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: VOXELJET AG
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Andreas Hartmann
  • Publication number: 20170210037
    Abstract: The invention relates to a casting mold, in particular for use in cold casting methods, which is produced with the aid of a powder-based layering method, the final casting mold having a treated surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: VOXELJET AG
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Daniel Günther, Anton Gruber
  • Publication number: 20170182711
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for producing three-dimensional models, wherein binding/bonding material is applied in layers to a building platform and media are selectively applied which delay or completely prevent the binding of the applied material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Daniel Günther, Florian Mögele
  • Publication number: 20170157852
    Abstract: The invention relates to a 3D printing method, a device and molded parts produced with the aid of this method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Daniel Günther
  • Publication number: 20170151727
    Abstract: The invention relates to a 3D printing method and, in particular, a device and a method for setting an overfeed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Daniel Günther, Johannes Günther
  • Publication number: 20170136524
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a part using a deposition technique. A layered composite is built up in layers, the individual layers each containing particulate material and binding material as well as optionally, a treatment agent. The layers maintain a predetermined porosity. The layer composite is built up in the absence of hardening agent. Once construction is complete, the layer composite is hardened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Rainer Hochsmann
  • Publication number: 20170050387
    Abstract: The present invention relates to articles prepared using a three-dimensional printing method, an auxiliary structure being additionally formed beyond an extension of the one or more components during the construction of components. The invention also relates to an auxiliary structure for components produced by means of three-dimensional printing methods, the auxiliary structure being constructed along with the component and extending beyond a dimension of the one or more components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Ingo Ederer
  • Publication number: 20170050378
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing three-dimensional models.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Daniel Günther
  • Publication number: 20170028630
    Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus, devices and methods for conveying particulate material during the manufacture of patterns in layers, wherein powder is conveyed out of a reservoir into a spreader unit having an ejection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Ingo Ederer, Andreas Hartmann