Patents by Inventor J. Samuel Batchelder

J. Samuel Batchelder 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).

  • Optical encoder
    Patent number: 8598509
    Abstract: An optical encoder comprising a set of light sources configured to emit light rays in a serial manner, an encoded scale configured to reflect at least a portion of the emitted light rays, and a photodetector, where the photodetector is configured to detect at least a portion of the reflected light rays and to generate signals based on the detected light rays for each of the light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Stratasys, Inc.
    Inventor: J. Samuel Batchelder
  • AUTOMATED CALIBRATION METHOD FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130242317
    Abstract: A method for calibrating a print head for use in an additive manufacturing system, the method comprising positioning the print head over a calibration target, where the calibration target has a top surface with a plurality of edges. The method further comprising moving a tip of the print head to identify coordinate locations of the edges, and setting a calibration parameter for the print head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: STRATASYS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul J. Leavitt, Paul H. Fuchs, J. Samuel Batchelder
  • RIBBON LIQUEFIER AND METHOD OF USE IN EXTRUSION-BASED DIGITAL MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20130234366
    Abstract: A ribbon liquefier comprising an outer liquefier portion configured to receive thermal energy from a heat transfer component, and a channel at least partially defined by the outer liquefier portion, where the channel has dimensions that are configured to receive the ribbon filament, and where the ribbon liquefier is configured to melt the ribbon filament received in the channel to at least an extrudable state with the received thermal energy to provide a melt flow. The dimensions of the channel are further configured to conform the melt flow from an axially-asymmetric flow to a substantially axially-symmetric flow in an extrusion tip connected to the ribbon liquefier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Stratasys, Inc
    Inventors: J. Samuel Batchelder, William J. Swanson, S. Scott Crump
  • CONSUMABLE ASSEMBLY WITH PAYOUT TUBE FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130161432
    Abstract: A payout tube for enabling payout of a consumable filament from a consumable assembly that is configured for use with an additive manufacturing system, the payout tube comprising a tip end having an inlet opening, a base end having an outlet opening, and a tube body having an average effective outer diameter that is substantially greater than an effective inner diameter of the inlet opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: STRATASYS, INC.
    Inventors: Dominic F. Mannella, William J. Swanson, Kevin C. Johnson, J. Samuel Batchelder
  • Print head for use in fused deposition modeling system
    Patent number: 8465111
    Abstract: A print head for use in a fused deposition modeling system, the print head includes a cartridge assembly and a liquefier pump assembly retained by the cartridge assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Stratasys, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Swanson, J. Samuel Batchelder, Kevin C. Johnson, Timothy A. Hjelsand
  • Ribbon liquefier for use in extrusion-based digital manufacturing systems
    Patent number: 8439665
    Abstract: A ribbon liquefier comprising an outer liquefier portion configured to receive thermal energy from a heat transfer component, and a channel at least partially defined by the outer liquefier portion, where the channel has dimensions that are configured to receive the ribbon filament, and where the ribbon liquefier is configured to melt the ribbon filament received in the channel to at least an extrudable state with the received thermal energy to provide a melt flow. The dimensions of the channel are further configured to conform the melt flow from an axially-asymmetric flow to a substantially axially-symmetric flow in an extrusion tip connected to the ribbon liquefier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Stratasys, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Samuel Batchelder, William J. Swanson, S. Scott Crump
  • Print head assembly for use in fused deposition modeling system
    Patent number: 8419996
    Abstract: A print head assembly that includes a print head carriage and multiple, replaceable print heads that are configured to be removably retained in receptacles of the print head carriage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Stratasys, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Swanson, J. Samuel Batchelder, Kevin C. Johnson
  • Syringe tip assembly and layered deposition systems utilizing the same
    Patent number: 8287959
    Abstract: A syringe tip assembly comprising a seal component configured to engage a syringe tip, a nozzle configured to slidably engage with the seal component, and a biasing member configured to apply a biasing pressure between the seal component and the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Stratasys, Inc.
    Inventor: J. Samuel Batchelder
  • RIBBON FILAMENT AND ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN EXTRUSION-BASED DIGITAL MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20120258190
    Abstract: A consumable material for use in an extrusion-based digital manufacturing system, the consumable material comprising a length and a cross-sectional profile of at least a portion of the length that is axially asymmetric. The cross-sectional profile is configured to provide a response time with a non-cylindrical liquefier of the extrusion-based digital manufacturing system that is faster than a response time achievable with a cylindrical filament in a cylindrical liquefier for a same thermally limited, maximum volumetric flow rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: STRATASYS, INC.
    Inventors: J. Samuel Batchelder, William J. Swanson, S. Scott Crump
  • ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRINTING CUSTOMIZED CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONS
    Publication number: 20120251688
    Abstract: An additive manufacturing system for printing a chocolate confection, the system comprising a platen, a recirculation loop configured to circulate a flow of a chocolate material, and further configured to maintain a temper of the chocolate material; and a print head the print head being configured to receive at least a portion of the chocolate material from the recirculation loop, and further configured to extrude and deposit the chocolate material onto the platen to print at least a portion of the chocolate confection based on the commands from a controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: STRATASYS, INC.
    Inventors: Aidan Zimmerman, Daniel F. Walczyk, S. Scott Crump, J. Samuel Batchelder
  • ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH INTERCHANGEABLE CARTRIDGES FOR PRINTING CUSTOMIZED CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONS
    Publication number: 20120251689
    Abstract: An additive manufacturing system for printing a chocolate confection, the system comprising a platen, a print head, and a cartridge configured to be removably secured to the print head, wherein the cartridge contains a supply of the chocolate material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: STRATASYS, INC.
    Inventor: J. Samuel Batchelder
  • Inorganic ionic support materials for digital manufacturing systems
    Patent number: 8245757
    Abstract: A support material for use with a digital manufacturing system, the support material comprising at least one inorganic ionic compound and is configured to be deposited with the digital manufacturing system using a layer-based additive technique to form a support structure for supporting at least one overhanging region of a three-dimensional model built with the digital manufacturing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Stratasys, Inc.
    Inventors: S. Scott Crump, J. Samuel Batchelder, Timothy Sampson, John Barnett
  • Method for building three-dimensional models in extrusion-based digital manufacturing systems using tracked filaments
    Patent number: 8236227
    Abstract: A consumable material for use in an extrusion-based digital manufacturing system, the consumable material comprising a topographical surface pattern that is configured to engage with a drive mechanism of the extrusion-based digital manufacturing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Stratasys, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Samuel Batchelder, William J. Swanson, S. Scott Crump
  • Method for building three-dimensional models in extrusion-based digital manufacturing systems using ribbon filaments
    Patent number: 8221669
    Abstract: A consumable material for use in an extrusion-based digital manufacturing system, the consumable material comprising a length and a cross-sectional profile of at least a portion of the length that is axially asymmetric. The cross-sectional profile is configured to provide a response time with a non-cylindrical liquefier of the extrusion-based digital manufacturing system that is faster than a response time achievable with a cylindrical filament in a cylindrical liquefier for a same thermally limited, maximum volumetric flow rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Stratasys, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Samuel Batchelder, William J. Swanson, S. Scott Crump
  • Capacitive detector for use in extrusion-based digital manufacturing systems
    Patent number: 8222908
    Abstract: A detector for use in an extrusion-based digital manufacturing system, the detector comprising a sense conductive component and an excitation conductive component to define a first gap that is configured to receive a consumable material used in the extrusion-based digital manufacturing system, where the excitation conductive component is configured to generate a first electrical field across the first gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Stratasys, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas P. Paul, J. Samuel Batchelder
  • VOICE COIL MECHANISM FOR USE IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120161350
    Abstract: A print head assembly that includes a receptacle supported from a carriage frame and configured to receive a print head, and a toggle mechanism configured to move the receptacle relative to the carriage frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: STRATASYS, INC.
    Inventors: William J. Swanson, J. Samuel Batchelder, Kevin C. Johnson
  • METHOD OF USING PRINT HEAD ASSEMBLY IN FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120164330
    Abstract: A method of using a print head assembly that includes a print head carriage and multiple, replaceable print heads that are configured to be removably retained in receptacles of the print head carriage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: STRATASYS, INC.
    Inventors: William J. Swanson, J. Samuel Batchelder, Kevin C. Johnson
  • PRINT HEAD ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120162314
    Abstract: A print head assembly that includes a print head carriage and multiple, replaceable print heads that are configured to be removably retained in receptacles of the print head carriage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: STRATASYS, INC.
    Inventors: William J. Swanson, J. Samuel Batchelder, Kevin C. Johnson
  • PRINT HEAD ASSEMBLY AND PRINT HEAD FOR USE IN FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120164256
    Abstract: A print head assembly that includes a print head carriage and multiple, replaceable print heads that are configured to be removably retained in receptacles of the print head carriage. The print heads each include a cartridge assembly and a liquefier pump assembly retained by the cartridge assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: STRATASYS, INC.
    Inventors: William J. Swanson, J. Samuel Batchelder, Kevin C. Johnson, Timothy A. Hjelsand, James W. Comb
  • PRINT HEAD FOR USE IN FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120162305
    Abstract: A print head for use in a fused deposition modeling system, the print head includes a cartridge assembly and a liquefier pump assembly retained by the cartridge assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: STRATASYS, INC.
    Inventors: William J. Swanson, J. Samuel Batchelder, Kevin C. Johnson, Timothy A. Hjelsand