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Silicone formulations for 3D printing

US10689491B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2017
Grant dateJun 23, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K9/06
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In one embodiment, a silicone-based ink for additive manufacturing includes a vinyl-terminated siloxane macromer, a hydrophobic reinforcing filler, and a rheology modifying additive. In another embodiment, a method of additive manufacturing with silicone-based ink includes adding a mixture that includes a vinyl-terminated siloxane macromer, a hydrophobic reinforcing filler, and a rheology modifying additive to a cartridge for additive manufacturing, extruding the mixture through the cartridge to form a structure, and curing the mixture to at least a predefined extent.

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