Patents by Inventor Jeffrey S. Thayer

Jeffrey S. Thayer 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: 20120189381
    Abstract: A latch system couples precision frames in a way that does not over-constrain the coupled frames. The position of a female latching device mounted to one precision frame is adjustable so that, prior to coupling, the latching device can be aligned to a fixed pin that is part of a fixed pin assembly mounted to a second precision frame. Once positioned, the female latching device is fixed in position with respect to the pin and mechanically coupled to the pin, so that the first and second precision frames are not distorted when the coupling takes place. Such latch systems can be used to provide a rigid and over-constrained connection between two structures that does not contain interference fits or the resultant deflection associated with interference fits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Scot C. Fairchild, David Inori, Jeffrey S. Thayer, Nigel F. Misso
  • Publication number: 20120189383
    Abstract: A latch system couples precision frames in a way that does not over-constrain the coupled frames. The position of a female latching device mounted to one precision frame is adjustable so that, prior to coupling, the latching device can be aligned to a fixed pin that is part of a fixed pin assembly mounted to a second precision frame. Once positioned, the female latching device is fixed in position with respect to the pin and mechanically coupled to the pin, so that the first and second precision frames are not distorted when the coupling takes place. Such latch systems can be used to provide a rigid and over-constrained connection between two structures that does not contain interference fits or the resultant deflection associated with interference fits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Scot C. Fairchild, David Inori, Jeffrey S. Thayer, Nigel F. Misso
  • Patent number: 7077638
    Abstract: A variety of support structures and build styles for use in Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing systems are described wherein particular emphasis is given to Thermal Stereolithography, Fused Deposition Modeling, and Selective Deposition Modeling systems, and wherein a 3D modeling system is presented which uses multijet dispensing and a single material for both object and support formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: 3D Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Leyden, Jeffrey S. Thayer, Bryan J. L. Bedal, Thomas A. Almquist, Charles W. Hull, Jocelyn M. Earl, Thomas A. Kerekes, Dennis R. Smalley, Christian M. Merot, Richard P. Fedchenko, Michael S. Lockard, Thomas H. Pang, Dinh Ton That
  • Publication number: 20040075196
    Abstract: A variety of support structures and build styles for use in Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing systems are described wherein particular emphasis is given to Thermal Stereolithography, Fused Deposition Modeling, and Selective Deposition Modeling systems, and wherein a 3D modeling system is presented which uses multijet dispensing and a single material for both object and support formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Applicant: 3D Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Leyden, Jeffrey S. Thayer, Bryan J.L. Bedal, Thomas A. Almquist, Charles W. Hull, Jocelyn M. Earl, Thomas A. Kerekes, Dennis R. Smalley, Christian M. Merot, Richard P. Fedchenko, Michael S. Lockard, Thomas H. Pang, Dinh Ton That
  • Patent number: 6660209
    Abstract: A variety of support structures and build styles for use in Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing systems are described wherein particular emphasis is given to Thermal Stereolithography, Fused Deposition Modeling, and Selective Deposition Modeling systems, and wherein a 3D modeling system is presented which uses multijet dispensing and a single material for both object and support formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: 3D Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Leyden, Jeffrey S. Thayer, Bryan J. L. Bedal, Thomas A. Almquist, Charles W. Hull, Jocelyn M. Earl, Thomas A. Kerekes, Dennis R. Smalley, Christian M. Merot, Richard P. Fedchenko, Michael S. Lockard, Thomas H. Pang, Dinh Ton That
  • Patent number: 6532394
    Abstract: A method of manipulating data in a method for forming a three-dimensional object layer by layer from an ink jettable, solidifiable material by providing data corresponding to a plurality of polygons defining the outer surfaces of a plurality of three-demiensional objects and providing sets of x, y, and z coordinates corresponding to each layer and identifying x and y coordinates with each z coordinate such that directional values and counter values are determined for each y coordinate in a first set of coordinates generated. A second set of y coordinates are generated according to a formula that permits the determined layers to be processed to form a three-dimensional object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: 3D Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jocelyn M. Earl, Chris R. Manners, Thomas A. Kerekes, Paul H. Marygold, Jeffrey S. Thayer
  • Patent number: 6508971
    Abstract: A variety of support structures and build styles for use in Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing systems are described wherein particular emphasis is given to Thermal Stereolithography, Fused Deposition Modeling, and Selective Deposition Modeling systems, and wherein a 3D modeling system is presented which uses multijet dispensing and a single material for both object and support formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: 3D Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Leyden, Jeffrey S. Thayer, Bryan J. L. Bedal, Thomas A. Almquist, Charles W. Hull, Jocelyn M. Earl, Thomas A. Kerekes, Dennis R. Smalley, Christian M. Merot, Richard P. Fedchenko, Michael S. Lockard, Thomas H. Pang, Dinh Ton That
  • Publication number: 20020011693
    Abstract: A variety of support structures and build styles for use in Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing systems are described wherein particular emphasis is given to Thermal Stereolithography, Fused Deposition Modeling, and Selective Deposition Modeling systems, and wherein a 3D modeling system is presented which uses multijet dispensing and a single material for both object and support formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Applicant: 3D Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Leyden, Jeffrey S. Thayer, Bryan J.L. Bedal, Thomas A. Almquist, Charles W. Hull, Jocelyn M. Earl, Thomas A. Kerekes, Dennis R. Smalley, Christian M. Merot, Richard P. Fedchenko, Michael S. Lockard, Thomas H. Pang, Dinh Ton That
  • Publication number: 20020008335
    Abstract: A variety of support structures and build styles for use in Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing systems are described wherein particular emphasis is given to Thermal Stereolithography, Fused Deposition Modeling, and Selective Deposition Modeling systems, and wherein a 3D modeling system is presented which uses multijet dispensing and a single material for both object and support formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Publication date: January 24, 2002
    Applicant: 3D Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Leyden, Jeffrey S. Thayer, Bryan J.L. Bedal, Thomas A. Almquist, Charles W. Hull, Jocelyn M. Earl, Thomas A. Kerekes, Dennis R. Smalley, Christian M. Merot, Richard P. Fedchenko, Michael S. Lockard, Thomas H. Pang, Dinh Ton That
  • Patent number: 6305769
    Abstract: A system and associated method for forming three-dimensional objects under computer control and from a material which may be rendered flowable and then dispensed on a layer-by-layer basis. The layers of the material solidify or otherwise physically transform upon being dispensed thereby forming successive cross-sections. The dispensing process is repeated whereby successive layers adhere to each other thereby forming the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: 3D Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Thayer, Thomas A. Almquist, Christian M. Merot, Bryan J. L. Bedal, Richard N. Leyden, Keith Denison, John S. Stockwell, Anthony L. Caruso, Michael S. Lockard
  • Patent number: 6270335
    Abstract: A variety of support structures and build styles for use in Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing systems are described wherein particular emphasis is given to Thermal Stereolithography, Fused Deposition Modeling, and Selective Deposition Modeling systems, and wherein a 3D modeling system is presented which uses multijet dispensing and a single material for both object and support formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: 3D Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Leyden, Jeffrey S. Thayer, Bryan J. L. Bedal, Thomas A. Almquist, Charles W. Hull, Jocelyn M. Earl, Thomas A. Kerekes, Christian M. Merot, Richard P. Fedchenko, Michael S. Lockard, Thomas H. Pang
  • Publication number: 20010003004
    Abstract: A variety of support structures and build styles for use in Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing systems are described wherein particular emphasis is given to Thermal Stereolithography, Fused Deposition Modeling, and Selective Deposition Modeling systems, and wherein a 3D modeling system is presented which uses multijet dispensing and a single material for both object and support formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 1999
    Publication date: June 7, 2001
    Inventors: RICHARD N. LEYDEN, JEFFREY S. THAYER, BRYAN J. L. BEDAL, THOMAS A. ALMQUIST, CHARLES W. HULL, JOCELYN M. EARL, THOMAS A. KEREKES, CHRISTIAN M. MEROT, RICHARD P. FEDCHENKO, MICHAEL S. LOCKARD, THOMAS H. PANG
  • Patent number: 6193923
    Abstract: A variety of support structures and build styles for use in Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing systems are described wherein particular emphasis is given to Thermal Stereolithography, Fused Deposition Modeling, and Selective Deposition Modeling systems, and wherein a 3D modeling system is presented which uses multijet dispensing and a single material for both object and support formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: 3D Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Leyden, Jeffrey S. Thayer, Bryan J. L. Bedal, Thomas A. Almquist, Charles W. Hull, Jocelyn M. Earl, Thomas A. Kerekes, Dennis R. Smalley, Christian M. Merot, Richard P. Fedchenko, Michael S. Lockard, Thomas H. Pang, Dinh Ton That
  • Patent number: 5955839
    Abstract: An incandescent microcavity lightsource 30 has an incandescent active region 13 capable of spontaneous light emission when heated. The incandescent microcavity lightsource 30 controls the spontaneous light emissions from said active region 13.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Quantum Vision, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Jaffe, Michieal L. Jones, Jeffrey S. Thayer, Brian L. Olmsted, Hergen Eilers
  • Patent number: 5943235
    Abstract: Embodiments of the instant invention are directed to various methods and an apparatus for building a three-dimensional object represented by object data and support data using thermal stereolithography. Some preferred embodiments of the building techniques include multiple building materials, wherein, in some preferred embodiments, a different building material is used to build the object and the support. Embodiments of the methods for building three-dimensional objects include manipulation of the data, which is represented by a plurality of start/stop transitions to facilitate the computation of Boolean operations. In preferred embodiments, the object is built by selective disposition of the building materials in accordance with the object and support data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: 3D Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jocelyn M. Earl, Chris R. Manners, Thomas A. Kerekes, Paul H. Marygold, Jeffrey S. Thayer
  • Patent number: 5902537
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for use in building three-dimensional objects on substantially a cross-sectional basis including methods and apparatus for forming successive layers using counter-rotating rollers, ink jet recoaters, spinning members which sling material, applicator bars that dispense material via a meniscus and/or independently dispensed streams, and also including methods and apparatus to determine a preferred region over which to form a layer and to check for building errors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: 3D Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Almquist, Charles W. Hull, Jeffrey S. Thayer, Richard N. Leyden, Paul F. Jacobs, Dennis R. Smalley
  • Patent number: 5160374
    Abstract: A semi-insulating coating or surface layer is applied over insulating materials such as a circuit board or wiring harness or feedthrough insulator. The paint is electrically fixed to ground and as a result leaks away charge buildup before large pulse discharges occur. For example, pure tin oxide particles in phenoxy resin binder forms a paintable application for the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Arthur R. Frederickson, Joseph E. Nanevicz, Jeffrey S. Thayer, Dean B. Parkinson