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Solid imaging system

US5143817A · kind A · utility

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34Claims
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Filing dateDec 22, 1989
Grant dateSep 1, 1992
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2995/0073
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for fabricating integral three-dimensional objects from successive layers of photoformable compositions by exposing the layers of the composition through a detachable flexible transparent film, one side of the film being in contact with the composition and the other side of the film with a rigid transparent plate, which guides and supports the film.

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