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Solid imaging apparatus having a semi-permeable film

US5391072A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 1992
Grant dateFeb 21, 1995
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB33Y10/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for fabricating integral three-dimensional objects from successive layers of photoformable compositions by exposing the layers of the composition through a semi-permeable film that allows creation of release coatings on the side of the film facing the composition.

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