Patents by Inventor Katherine A. Fotion

Katherine A. Fotion 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).

  • Devices and methods for additive manufacturing using flexible filaments
    Patent number: 10894353
    Abstract: A method of fabricating (printing) parts utilizing flexible filaments includes anchoring a portion of a flexible filament to a substrate. A length of flexible filament is extended over the substrate while the flexible filament is in tension to thereby avoid buckling of the flexible filament. The flexible filament may comprise a thermoplastic material and fibers or other reinforcing materials whereby composite 3D parts can be fabricated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF NASA
    Inventors: John M. Gardner, Christopher J. Stelter, Katherine A. Fotion, Jae-Woo Kim, Godfrey Sauti, Emilie J. Siochi
  • Devices and Methods for Additive Manufacturing Using Flexible Filaments
    Publication number: 20170129171
    Abstract: A method of fabricating (printing) parts utilizing flexible filaments includes anchoring a portion of a flexible filament to a substrate. A length of flexible filament is extended over the substrate while the flexible filament is in tension to thereby avoid buckling of the flexible filament. The flexible filament may comprise a thermoplastic material and fibers or other reinforcing materials whereby composite 3D parts can be fabricated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: John M. Gardner, Christopher J. Stelter, Katherine A. Fotion, Jae-Woo Kim, Godfrey Sauti, Emilie J. Siochi