Patents by Inventor Jill URBANIC

Jill URBANIC 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).

  • Method of reducing and optimising printed support structures in 3D printing processes
    Patent number: 10052812
    Abstract: A printed target model is formed by 3D printing by inputting target model data, and based on target model data, identifying surface portions requiring support. The surface portions are projected onto a virtual printer table, and one or more virtual support structures having a V-shaped cap portion and optionally a generally planar web are created therefore. The virtual model is then used to control a 3D printer to integrally print-form the target model and support structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR
    Inventor: Jill Urbanic
  • Method of Reducing and Optimising Printed Support Structures in 3D Printing Processes
    Publication number: 20160200051
    Abstract: A printed target model is formed by 3D printing by inputting target model data, and based on target model data, identifying surface portions requiring support. The surface portions are projected onto a virtual printer table, and one or more virtual support structures having a V-shaped cap portion and optionally a generally planar web are created therefore. The virtual model is then used to control a 3D printer to integrally print-form the target model and support structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR
    Inventor: Jill URBANIC