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Capacitive detector for use in extrusion-based digital manufacturing systems

US8222908B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 2010
Grant dateJul 17, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB33Y40/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A detector for use in an extrusion-based digital manufacturing system, the detector comprising a sense conductive component and an excitation conductive component to define a first gap that is configured to receive a consumable material used in the extrusion-based digital manufacturing system, where the excitation conductive component is configured to generate a first electrical field across the first gap.

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