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Mechanically integrated and closely coupled print head and mist source

US8272579B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

Optomec, Inc. · US

Inventors

Bruce H. King · Albuquerque, US
Gregory J. Marquez · Albuquerque, US
Michael J. Renn · New Richmond, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 2, 2008
Grant date	Sep 25, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 27, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB05B17/0615
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A deposition apparatus comprising one or more atomizers structurally integrated with a deposition head. The entire head may be replaceable, and prefilled with material. The deposition head may comprise multiple nozzles. Also an apparatus for three dimensional materials deposition comprising a tiltable deposition head attached to a non-tiltable atomizer. Also methods and apparatuses for depositing different materials either simultaneously or sequentially.

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