Patents by Inventor Robert A. Flitsch

Robert A. Flitsch 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: 10525631
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for the utilization of mobile and automated processing apparatus. In some examples, the mobile additive manufacturing apparatus may perform surface treatments that alter the topography of an existing surface. Other examples may involve the processing of dimensionally large layers which may be joined together to create large pieces with three dimensional shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20190346829
    Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and methods for production of tissue structures and organs. In some examples, a cleanspace facility may be equipped with modelling hardware and software, nanotechnology and microelectronic apparatus, and additive manufacturing equipment to print cells and support matrix to allow cells to grow into tissue structures and organs. Various methods relating to using and producing the tissue engineering system are discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Robert A. Flitsch, Brent Chanin, Rudiger Hilken
  • Publication number: 20190126557
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for the utilization of mobile and automated processing apparatus. In some examples, the mobile additive manufacturing apparatus may perform surface treatments that alter the topography of an existing surface. Other examples may involve the processing of dimensionally large layers which may be joined together to create large pieces with three dimensional shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20190055699
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing and the methods for their utilization. In some examples, discrete material formats for use in an Additive Manufacturing Array are disclosed. Methods of using the additive manufacturing robot, discrete materials, and the roadways produced with the additive manufacturing robot are provided. A combined function Addibot, with Additive Manufacturing capabilities, cleaning capabilities, line painting capabilities and seal coating capabilities which may be used in concert with a camera equipped aerial drone for design and characterization function is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Patent number: 10201932
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for the utilization of mobile and automated processing apparatus. In some examples, the mobile additive manufacturing apparatus may perform surface treatments that alter the topography of an existing surface. Other examples may involve the processing of dimensionally large layers which may be joined together to create large pieces with three dimensional shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20180243992
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for the utilization of mobile and automated processing apparatus. . In some examples, the mobile additive manufacturing apparatus may perform surface treatments that alter the topography of an existing surface. Other examples may involve the processing of dimensionally large layers which may be joined together to create large pieces with three dimensional shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Patent number: 9988772
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing and the methods for their utilization. In some examples, the mobile additive manufacturing apparatus may perform surface treatments that support the building of walls. Other examples may involve the support of creating and repairing advanced roadways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Patent number: 9987792
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for the utilization of mobile and automated processing apparatus. In some examples, the mobile additive manufacturing apparatus may perform surface treatments that alter the topography of an existing surface. Other examples may involve the processing of dimensionally large layers which may be joined together to create large pieces with three dimensional shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20170305137
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for the utilization of mobile and automated processing apparatus. In some examples, the mobile additive manufacturing apparatus may perform surface treatments that alter the topography of an existing surface. Other examples may involve the processing of dimensionally large layers which may be joined together to create large pieces with three dimensional shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20170298580
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing and the methods for their utilization. In some examples, the mobile additive manufacturing apparatus may perform surface treatments that support the building of walls. Other examples may involve the support of creating and repairing advanced roadways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20170232666
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing and the methods for their utilization and for making material dispensing element arrays for use of the additive manufacturing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A. Flitsch
  • Patent number: 9724877
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing and the methods for their utilization. In some examples, the mobile additive manufacturing apparatus may perform surface treatments that support the building of walls. Other examples may involve the support of creating and repairing advanced roadways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20140374935
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for the utilization of mobile and automated processing apparatus. In some examples, the mobile additive manufacturing apparatus may perform surface treatments that alter the topography of an existing surface. Other examples may involve the processing of dimensionally large layers which may be joined together to create large pieces with three dimensional shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A Flitsch
  • Publication number: 20140374933
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing and the methods for their utilization. In some examples, the mobile additive manufacturing apparatus may perform surface treatments that support the building of walls. Other examples may involve the support of creating and repairing advanced roadways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Robert A. Flitsch, Frederick A Flitsch