Patents by Inventor Travis Alexander Busbee
Travis Alexander Busbee 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: 11904614Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the printing of materials, using 3-dimensional printing and other printing techniques, including the use of one or more mixing nozzles, and/or multi-axis control over the translation and/or rotation of the print head or the substrate onto which materials are printed. In some embodiments, a material may be prepared by extruding material through print head comprising a nozzle, such as a microfluidic printing nozzle, which may be used to mix materials within the nozzle and direct the resulting product onto a substrate. The print head and/or the substrate may be configured to be translated and/or rotated, for example, using a computer or other controller, in order to control the deposition of material onto the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2020Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Kornit Digital Technologies Ltd.Inventor: Travis Alexander Busbee
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Patent number: 11857023Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to three-dimensionally printed molds, and associated methods, for use in manufacturing articles such as footwear. In some embodiments, for example, a three-dimensionally printed mold may be a master mold that is used to manufacture a secondary mold. The secondary mold may be used, in certain embodiments, to provide a cured material that can be transferred to a substrate, such as a textile, thereby providing the manufactured article. The use of such arrangements can, according to certain embodiments, allow for the production of improved articles of footwear and/or customized articles of footwear.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Kornit Digital Technologies Ltd.Inventor: Travis Alexander Busbee
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Patent number: 11845217Abstract: The present disclosure is related to methods for forming 3D-printed articles and associated systems. In some embodiments, a method may comprise depositing a first liquid comprising first molecules having first functional groups onto a portion of a second liquid comprising second molecules having second functional groups such that the first functional groups react with the second functional groups to form a solid material or layer. The portion of the second liquid onto which the first liquid is deposited is positioned over a platform that is at least partially submerged within the second liquid. In some embodiments, a system may comprise a nozzle configured to expel a first liquid, a vessel configured to contain a second liquid, and a platform configured to be translated through at least a portion of the depth of the vessel when the vessel comprises the second liquid.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2018Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Kornit Digital Technologies Ltd.Inventor: Travis Alexander Busbee
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Patent number: 11701813Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the printing of materials, using 3-dimensional printing and other printing techniques, including the use of one or more mixing nozzles, and/or multi-axis control over the translation and/or rotation of the print head or the substrate onto which materials are printed. In some embodiments, a material may be prepared by extruding material through print head comprising a nozzle, such as a microfluidic printing nozzle, which may be used to mix materials within the nozzle and direct the resulting product onto a substrate. The print head and/or the substrate may be configured to be translated and/or rotated, for example, using a computer or other controller, in order to control the deposition of material onto the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Kornit Digital Technologies Ltd.Inventor: Travis Alexander Busbee
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Patent number: 11647805Abstract: The present disclosure is related to three-dimensionally printed articles for use in footwear and associated systems and methods. In some embodiments, a three-dimensionally printed article may comprise a closed-cell foam. The closed-cell foam may have a gradient in and/or may be a single integrated material. In some embodiments, a three-dimensionally printed article may comprise a sensor. The use of such arrangements can, according to certain embodiments, allow for the production of improved articles of footwear and/or customized articles of footwear.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Kornit Digital Technologies Ltd.Inventor: Travis Alexander Busbee
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Patent number: 11541595Abstract: Embodiments related to systems and methods of forming structures on substrates (e.g., flexible substrates, fabrics, textiles, leathers) are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method of forming a structure on a substrate is provided. The method may involve submerging at least one surface of the substrate into a resin bath. The method may include patterning electromagnetic radiation through a window onto one or more regions of the substrate to polymerize the resin onto the one or more regions of the substrate. An alternative method may involve covering a surface of the substrate with a layer of polymeric powder. The alternative method may include directing electromagnetic radiation toward one or more regions on the surface of the substrate to heat the polymeric powder to form a layer on the surface of the substrate. A method of depositing an ultraviolet (UV)-curable material onto a substrate by a valve jetting process is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2019Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Kornit Digital Technologies Ltd.Inventor: Travis Alexander Busbee
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Patent number: 11497275Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods of printing articles using three-dimensional printing and other printing techniques, and to articles formed from such techniques, including the printing of articles of footwear containing particles. Certain embodiments are generally directed to composites comprising particles (e.g., reinforcing particles), for example, rubber particles. The particles may be used, for example, to increase slip or abrasion resistance. The composites may also contain polyurethanes or other compounds, e.g., to facilitate fabrication, e.g., using three-dimensional printing and other printing techniques. Other embodiments are directed to methods of making or using such articles. For example, in some embodiments, a composite may be prepared by mixing particles (e.g., reinforcing particles) with at least a first fluid and a second fluid within a nozzle, such as a microfluidic printing nozzle, which may be used to direct the resulting product onto a substrate.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2018Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Kornit Digital Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Travis Alexander Busbee, Avin Dhoble, Noah Tremblay, Clara H. Rhee, Sean Christopher Troiano
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Patent number: 11470908Abstract: The present disclosure is related to three-dimensionally printed articles for use in footwear and associated systems and methods. In some embodiments, a three-dimensionally printed article may comprise a closed-cell foam. The closed-cell foam may have a gradient in and/or may be a single integrated material. In some embodiments, a three-dimensionally printed article may comprise a sensor. The use of such arrangements can, according to certain embodiments, allow for the production of improved articles of footwear and/or customized articles of footwear.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Kornit Digital Technologies Ltd.Inventor: Travis Alexander Busbee
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Patent number: 11446889Abstract: This application is generally directed to articles including cage structures and related systems and methods. The cage structures have utility in footwear and apparel (e.g., articles of clothing, braces, accessories). In some cases, the article is a footwear article. In some cases, the article is an article of apparel. In some embodiments, the article includes a textile. In some embodiments, the article includes a cage structure (e.g., comprising a polymer) attached to a substrate (e.g., a textile). In some embodiments, the interface of attachment between the substrate and the cage structure is substantially free of an adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2019Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Kornit Digital Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Travis Alexander Busbee, David John Herman
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Patent number: 11427719Abstract: Methods relating to the printing of materials using hybrid ink formulations are generally described.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Kornit Digital Ltd.Inventors: Avin Dhoble, Travis Alexander Busbee
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Patent number: 11230131Abstract: Composite articles, and associated methods and systems, are generally provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2018Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: Kornit Digital Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Travis Alexander Busbee, Andrew Marschner, Alexandra Koukhtieva
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Publication number: 20220000212Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to three-dimensionally printed molds, and associated methods, for use in manufacturing articles such as footwear. In some embodiments, for example, a three-dimensionally printed mold may be a master mold that is used to manufacture a secondary mold. The secondary mold may be used, in certain embodiments, to provide a cured material that can be transferred to a substrate, such as a textile, thereby providing the manufactured article. The use of such arrangements can, according to certain embodiments, allow for the production of improved articles of footwear and/or customized articles of footwear.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Applicant: Voxel8, Inc.Inventor: Travis Alexander Busbee
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Publication number: 20210321713Abstract: The present disclosure is related to three-dimensionally printed articles for use in footwear and associated systems and methods. In some embodiments, a three-dimensionally printed article may comprise a closed-cell foam. The closed-cell foam may have a gradient in and/or may be a single integrated material. In some embodiments, a three-dimensionally printed article may comprise a sensor. The use of such arrangements can, according to certain embodiments, allow for the production of improved articles of footwear and/or customized articles of footwear.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: Voxel8, Inc.Inventor: Travis Alexander Busbee
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Patent number: 10932515Abstract: The present disclosure is related to three-dimensionally printed articles for use in footwear and associated systems and methods. In some embodiments, a three-dimensionally printed article may comprise a closed-cell foam. The closed-cell foam may have a gradient in and/or may be a single integrated material. In some embodiments, a three-dimensionally printed article may comprise a sensor. The use of such arrangements can, according to certain embodiments, allow for the production of improved articles of footwear and/or customized articles of footwear.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Voxel8, Inc.Inventor: Travis Alexander Busbee
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Publication number: 20210037908Abstract: The present disclosure is related to three-dimensionally printed articles for use in footwear and associated systems and methods. In some embodiments, a three-dimensionally printed article may comprise a closed-cell foam. The closed-cell foam may have a gradient in and/or may be a single integrated material. In some embodiments, a three-dimensionally printed article may comprise a sensor. The use of such arrangements can, according to certain embodiments, allow for the production of improved articles of footwear and/or customized articles of footwear.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Applicant: Voxel8, Inc.Inventor: Travis Alexander Busbee
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Publication number: 20210039306Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the printing of materials, using 3-dimensional printing and other printing techniques, including the use of one or more mixing nozzles, and/or multi-axis control over the translation and/or rotation of the print head or the substrate onto which materials are printed. In some embodiments, a material may be prepared by extruding material through print head comprising a nozzle, such as a microfluidic printing nozzle, which may be used to mix materials within the nozzle and direct the resulting product onto a substrate. The print head and/or the substrate may be configured to be translated and/or rotated, for example, using a computer or other controller, in order to control the deposition of material onto the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Applicant: VoxI8, Inc.Inventor: Travis Alexander Busbee
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Publication number: 20210039399Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the printing of materials, using 3-dimensional printing and other printing techniques, including the use of one or more mixing nozzles, and/or multi-axis control over the translation and/or rotation of the print head or the substrate onto which materials are printed. In some embodiments, a material may be prepared by extruding material through print head comprising a nozzle, such as a microfluidic printing nozzle, which may be used to mix materials within the nozzle and direct the resulting product onto a substrate. The print head and/or the substrate may be configured to be translated and/or rotated, for example, using a computer or other controller, in order to control the deposition of material onto the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Applicant: Voxel8, Inc.Inventor: Travis Alexander Busbee
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Patent number: 10845360Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide improved methods and apparatus for use in in vitro modeling of the interaction of cells with cellular constructs/parts/axons, including axon mimetics and use of three-dimensional fibers.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2019Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignees: Massachusetts Institue of Technology, President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeInventors: Krystyn J. Van Vliet, Anna Jagielska, Kimberly Homan, Jennifer A. Lewis, Travis Alexander Busbee
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Patent number: 10591458Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to devices for supporting growth of anisotropic muscle tissue layers and in vitro readout and quantification of force generated by the tissue layers using one or more strain-sensing elements integrated into the device. Embodiments also include multiplexed apparatuses of multiple independent devices, methods of fabricating the devices and apparatuses, and methods of using the devices and apparatuses.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2015Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeInventors: Kevin Kit Parker, Johan Ulrik Lind, Jennifer Ann Lewis, Joost Johan Vlassak, Hongyan Yuan, Travis Alexander Busbee, Ian Perkins, Christophe Chantre
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Publication number: 20190358983Abstract: Composite articles, and associated methods and systems, are generally provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: November 28, 2019Applicant: Voxel8, Inc.Inventors: Travis Alexander Busbee, Andrew Marschner, Alexandra Kukhtieva