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Process of making a component with a passageway

US8916085B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2011
Grant dateDec 23, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4998
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A component is provided that includes at least one passageway. In another aspect, a component, such as a lamp or a vehicular washer jet, is made of layers of material, a light curable material and/or multiple built-up materials. Another aspect uses a three-dimensional printing machine to emit material from an ink jet printing head to build up a component.

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