Patents by Inventor Ryan Bernardy

Ryan Bernardy 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).

  • 3D printer and methods of welding 3D printed items
    Patent number: 12686172
    Abstract: A 3D printer and methods for hot air welding of 3D printed items within a printing operation of the 3D printer are disclosed. These methods allow for a controlled weld between either similar or dissimilar (miscible or immiscible) 3D printed materials with hot air heated from jets near the printer head or heads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2026
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Ryan Bernardy, Thomas Koemel
  • 3D PRINTER AND METHODS OF WELDING 3D PRINTED ITEMS
    Publication number: 20250121563
    Abstract: A 3D printer and methods for hot air welding of 3D printed items within a printing operation of the 3D printer are disclosed. These methods allow for a controlled weld between either similar or dissimilar (miscible or immiscible) 3D printed materials with a welding and hot air heated from jets near the printer head or heads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: Ryan Bernardy, Thomas Koemel