Direct printing to fabric
US12145309B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2023 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y50/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are disclosed for three-dimensional printing directly onto an article of apparel. Disclosed is a method and system for direct three-dimensional printing onto an article of apparel, including positioning at least a portion of the article on a tray in a three-dimensional printing system, the portion being positioned substantially flat on the tray, printing a three-dimensional material directly onto the article using a three-dimensional pattern, curing the printed material, and removing the article from the three-dimensional printing system.
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