Patents by Inventor Skylar J.E. Tibbits
Skylar J.E. Tibbits 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).
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Patent number: 11993873Abstract: Knit textile structures are formed of a yarn made of composite fibers, which is an active material within the knit structure that transforms in response to a change in temperature. In combination with non-active fibers and performative knit structure, this contraction can enable changes in the fabric that are adaptive to changes in environmental conditions during wear.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2020Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Ministry of Supply Inc.Inventors: Skylar J.E. Tibbits, Jared Smith Laucks, Schendy G. Kernizan, Lavender Rose Tessmer, Carmel Marie Dunlap, Gihan S. Amarasiriwardena
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Patent number: 11667072Abstract: Liquid metals or plastic are deposited into a reservoir of powder that supports the liquid metal or plastic as it cools.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignees: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, AISIN AW CO., LTD.Inventors: Skylar J. E. Tibbits, Jared Smith Laucks, Schendy G. Kernizan, Bjorn Eric Sparrman, Nobuhiro Miya, Masaki Otomori
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Patent number: 11155025Abstract: The combination of 3D printing technology plus the additional dimension of transformation over time of the printed object is referred to herein as 4D printing technology. Particular arrangements of the additive manufacturing material(s) used in the 3D printing process can create a printed 3D object that transforms over time from a first, printed shape to a second, predetermined shape.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2020Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignees: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, STRATASYS LTD.Inventors: Skylar J. E. Tibbits, Daniel Dikovsky, Shai Hirsch
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Publication number: 20210310162Abstract: Textiles formed of active and inactive materials are disclosed. The active and inactive materials are knit together so that the textile exhibits a predetermined shape change upon exposure to an external stimulus, such as heat or moisture.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2019Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Skylar J.E. Tibbits, Jared Smith Laucks, Schendy G. Kernizan, Lavender Rose Tessmer, Carmel Marie Dunlap, Gihan S. Amarasiriwardena
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Publication number: 20210114285Abstract: Liquid metals or plastic are deposited into a reservoir of powder that supports the liquid metal or plastic as it cools.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Skylar J.E. Tibbits, Jared Smith Laucks, Schendy G. Kernizan, Bjorn Eric Sparrman, Nobuhiro Miya, Masaki Otomori
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Patent number: 10953605Abstract: Described are methods for making three dimensional objects. A nozzle is positioned within a gel inside a container of gel. The position of the nozzle within the gel is changed while depositing solidifying material through the nozzle. The gel supports the solidifying material at the position at which the solidifying material is deposited. The solidifying material is solidified to form a solid material, which is a three-dimensional object.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts and Steeicase IncorporatedInventors: Skylar J. E. Tibbits, Christophe Guberan, Jared Smith Laucks, Schendy G. Kernizan, Kathleen Sofia Hajash, Bjorn Eric Sparrman, Paul Noll
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Publication number: 20210071326Abstract: Knit textile structures are formed of a yarn made of composite fibers, which is an active material within the knit structure that transforms in response to a change in temperature. In combination with non-active fibers and performative knit structure, this contraction can enable changes in the fabric that are adaptive to changes in environmental conditions during wear.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Skylar J.E. Tibbits, Jared Smith Laucks, Schendy G. Kernizan, Lavender Rose Tessmer, Carmel Marie Dunlap, Gihan S. Amarasiriwardena
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Publication number: 20200316847Abstract: The combination of 3D printing technology plus the additional dimension of transformation over time of the printed object is referred to herein as 4D printing technology. Particular arrangements of the additive manufacturing material(s) used in the 3D printing process can create a printed 3D object that transforms over time from a first, printed shape to a second, predetermined shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Skylar J.E. Tibbits, Daniel Dikovsky, Shai Hirsch
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Patent number: 10633772Abstract: Active fabrics typically include a plurality of fibers. At least one of the fibers exhibits a change in length or width upon exposure to an external stimulus, such as heat, moisture, or light. The active woven materials can exhibit local transformation, such as creating areas that are tighter or more open, or global transformation, such as changing from flat to curled. The effect is a precise and repeatable change in shape upon exposure to an external stimulus. Embodiments can be employed, for example, in sportswear, compression garments, furniture, and interior products.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Skylar J. E. Tibbits, Dimitrios Mairopoulos, Jared Smith Laucks
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Patent number: 10549505Abstract: An active lattice capable of self-transforming responsive to a stimulus, such as heat or moisture, includes a plurality of links interconnected to each other at a plurality of nodes. At least a subset of links includes at least two materials that have different coefficients of expansion in response to an external stimulus. The two materials can be arranged in an alternating, periodic or aperiodic pattern. Embodiments can be used in apparel and sportswear, manufacturing, aviation and automotive applications, and furniture and interior products.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Skylar J. E. Tibbits, Athina Papadopoulou, Jared Smith Laucks
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Patent number: 10513089Abstract: A self-transforming structure is formed from a flexible, fibrous composite having a weave pattern of fibers woven at intersecting angles, the weave pattern having a boundary and one or more axes for the fibers, and an added material coupled to the flexible, fibrous composite to form a structure, wherein the flexible, fibrous composite and the added material have different expansion or contraction rates in response to an external stimulus to cause the structure to self-transform, and wherein the added material has a grain pattern oriented relative the weave pattern of the flexible, fibrous composite. Applications of the self-transforming structures include aviation, automotive, apparel/footwear, furniture, and building materials. One particular example is for providing adaptive control of fluid flow, such as in a jet engine air inlet.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2015Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Carbitex, Inc.Inventors: Skylar J. E. Tibbits, Athina Papadopoulou, Junus Ali Khan
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Patent number: 10195294Abstract: This disclosure relates to a tattoo decal containing bacteria that can be applied to skin and function as both a monitoring sensor and a visual indicator. In particular, a temporary tattoo containing a bacteria composite that may be selected or “programmed” to sense, detect, or otherwise react to a variety of stimuli for use in a variety of applications and industries is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: LOGICINK CORPORATIONInventors: Skylar J E Tibbits, Marcelo Coelho, Tal Danino, Carlos Olguin
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Publication number: 20180281295Abstract: Described are methods for making three dimensional objects. A nozzle is positioned within a gel inside a container of gel. The position of the nozzle within the gel is changed while depositing solidifying material through the nozzle. The gel supports the solidifying material at the position at which the solidifying material is deposited. The solidifying material is solidified to form a solid material, which is a three-dimensional object.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Skylar J.E. Tibbits, Christophe Guberan, Jared Smith Laucks, Schendy G. Kernizan, Kathleen Sofia Hajash, Bjorn Eric Sparrman, Paul Noll
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Publication number: 20180194106Abstract: An active lattice capable of self-transforming responsive to a stimulus, such as heat or moisture, includes a plurality of links interconnected to each other at a plurality of nodes. At least a subset of links includes at least two materials that have different coefficients of expansion in response to an external stimulus. The two materials can be arranged in an alternating, periodic or aperiodic pattern. Embodiments can be used in apparel and sportswear, manufacturing, aviation and automotive applications, and furniture and interior products.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Skylar J.E. Tibbits, Athina Papadopoulou, Jared Smith Laucks
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Publication number: 20180195213Abstract: Active fabrics typically include a plurality of fibers. At least one of the fibers exhibits a change in length or width upon exposure to an external stimulus, such as heat, moisture, or light. The active woven materials can exhibit local transformation, such as creating areas that are tighter or more open, or global transformation, such as changing from flat to curled. The effect is a precise and repeatable change in shape upon exposure to an external stimulus. Embodiments can be employed, for example, in sportswear, compression garments, furniture, and interior products.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Skylar J.E. Tibbits, Dimitrios Mairopoulos, Jared Smith Laucks
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Publication number: 20160101594Abstract: A self-transforming structure is formed from a flexible, fibrous composite having a weave pattern of fibers woven at intersecting angles, the weave pattern having a boundary and one or more axes for the fibers, and an added material coupled to the flexible, fibrous composite to form a structure, wherein the flexible, fibrous composite and the added material have different expansion or contraction rates in response to an external stimulus to cause the structure to self-transform, and wherein the added material has a grain pattern oriented relative the weave pattern of the flexible, fibrous composite. Applications of the self-transforming structures include aviation, automotive, apparel/footwear, furniture, and building materials. One particular example is for providing adaptive control of fluid flow, such as in a jet engine air inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Skylar J.E. Tibbits, Athina Papadopoulou, Junus Ali Khan
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Publication number: 20150158244Abstract: The combination of 3D printing technology plus the additional dimension of transformation over time of the printed object is referred to herein as 4D printing technology. Particular arrangements of the additive manufacturing material(s) used in the 3D printing process can create a printed 3D object that transforms over time from a first, printed shape to a second, predetermined shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2014Publication date: June 11, 2015Applicants: Stratasys Ltd., Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Skylar J.E. Tibbits, Daniel Dikovsky, Shai Hirsch