Patents by Inventor Randy Redlich

Randy Redlich 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).

  • Powder container with socket connector for an additive manufacturing process
    Patent number: 12708944
    Abstract: A powder container for handling powder in an additive manufacturing process. The container includes a powder vessel with a powder inlet in an upper portion thereof and a powder outlet in a lower portion thereof, a set of n sensors configured to determine a set of n observables, a first actuator configured to drive a first mechanical function of the powder container and optionally—to provide for additional safety as well as versatility a second actuator configured to drive a second mechanical function of the powder container and/or a multi-port connector configured to be connected with a corresponding connector of a powder handling station in an additive manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2025
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2026
    Assignee: NIKON SLM SOLUTIONS AG
    Inventors: Daniel Kopschinski, Marcel Overberg, Philip Negendank, Randy Redlich, Sebastian Feist
  • POWDER CONTAINER FOR AN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESS
    Publication number: 20250249511
    Abstract: A powder container for handling powder in an additive manufacturing process. The container includes a powder vessel with a powder inlet in an upper portion thereof and a powder outlet in a lower portion thereof, a set of n sensors configured to determine a set of n observables, a first actuator configured to drive a first mechanical function of the powder container and optionally—to provide for additional safety as well as versatility a second actuator configured to drive a second mechanical function of the powder container and/or a multi-port connector configured to be connected with a corresponding connector of a powder handling station in an additive manufacturing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2025
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Inventors: Daniel Kopschinski, Marcel Overberg, Philip Negendank, Randy Redlich, Sebastian Feist