Patents by Inventor Michael D. Nadata

Michael D. Nadata 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: 11167486
    Abstract: Technologies are described for printer systems. The systems may comprise a column with a first end in operative relationship with a hopper. The systems may comprise a nozzle at a second end of the column. The nozzle may be configured to deposit melted plastic. The systems may comprise a first heating element. The first heating element may be configured to supply heat sufficient to melt plastic to the column. The systems may comprise an auger within the column. The auger may be configured to transport melted plastic from a first section of the column to the nozzle. The systems may comprise a second heating element. The second heating element may be configured to supply heat to the column to increase a temperature of melted plastic. The systems may comprise a controller. The controller may control a position of the deposited melted plastic relative to a base to form an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: MAGZERO LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. Nadata, Fernando A. Peralta
  • Publication number: 20190061241
    Abstract: Technologies are described for printer systems. The systems may comprise a column with a first end in operative relationship with a hopper. The systems may comprise a nozzle at a second end of the column. The nozzle may be configured to deposit melted plastic. The systems may comprise a first heating element. The first heating element may be configured to supply heat sufficient to melt plastic to the column. The systems may comprise an auger within the column. The auger may be configured to transport melted plastic from a first section of the column to the nozzle. The systems may comprise a second heating element. The second heating element may be configured to supply heat to the column to increase a temperature of melted plastic. The systems may comprise a controller. The controller may control a position of the deposited melted plastic relative to a base to form an object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: MAGZERO LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. Nadata, Fernando A. Peralta