Patents by Inventor Joshua Knutson

Joshua Knutson 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: 12282718
    Abstract: An apparatus for generating a manufacturability analysis is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the at least a processor. The memory contains instructions configuring the at least a processor to receive a computer model that is representative of a part for manufacture, wherein the computer model comprises a plurality of model based definitions. The memory instructs the processor to transmit the computer model to a graphics processing unit (GPU). The memory instructs the processor to generate a manufacturability analysis as a function of the plurality of the model based definitions, wherein the manufacturability analysis is generated using the GPU. The memory instructs the processor to generate an adjusted computer model as a function of the manufacturability analysis and the computer model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: Proto Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin Perry, Joshua Knutson, Robert Ford, Samuel Bosak, Shuji Usui
  • Publication number: 20240412264
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for generating a manufacturing quote are provided. Part data for a part to be manufactured is received by a processor, where the part information includes information defining the part or specifying one or more aspects of the part. A model of the part is generated and at least a toolpath to create the part is generated. A manufacturing quote is generated using the model of the part. Feedback regarding part design may be provided and manufacturing of the part may be initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicant: Proto Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin Perry, Joshua Knutson, Robert Ford, Samuel Bosak, Shuji Usui
  • Publication number: 20240411963
    Abstract: An apparatus for generating a manufacturability analysis is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the at least a processor. The memory contains instructions configuring the at least a processor to receive a computer model that is representative of a part for manufacture, wherein the computer model comprises a plurality of model based definitions. The memory instructs the processor to transmit the computer model to a graphics processing unit (GPU). The memory instructs the processor to generate a manufacturability analysis as a function of the plurality of the model based definitions, wherein the manufacturability analysis is generated using the GPU. The memory instructs the processor to generate an adjusted computer model as a function of the manufacturability analysis and the computer model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2023
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicant: PROTOLABS, INC.
    Inventors: Austin Perry, Joshua Knutson, Robert Ford, Samuel Bosak, Shuji Usui
  • Publication number: 20240411946
    Abstract: An apparatus for structured part quoting. The apparatus includes a processor and a memory, configured to receive part data from a user and generate a part model and a print for manufacture. The apparatus verifies an alignment datum and determines a machinability datum, and identifies any unmanufacturable features in the part. Based on this information, the apparatus generates a manufacturing quote using a first quoting process and an alternate manufacturing quote using a second quoting process, taking into consideration the machinability datum and the identification of any unmanufacturable features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2023
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicant: PROTOLABS, INC.
    Inventors: Austin Perry, Joshua Knutson, Robert Ford, Samuel Bosak, Shuji Usui
  • Patent number: 11966955
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for generating a manufacturing quote are provided. Part data for a part to be manufactured is received by a processor, where the part information includes information defining the part or specifying one or more aspects of the part. A model of the part is generated and at least a toolpath to create the part is generated. A manufacturing quote is generated using the model of the part. Feedback regarding part design may be provided and manufacturing of the part may be initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Proto Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin Perry, Joshua Knutson, Robert Ford, Samuel Bosak, Shuji Usui