Direct printing to fabric
US8993061B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y50/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are disclosed for three-dimensional printing directly onto an article of apparel. Disclosed is a method and system for direct three-dimensional printing onto an article of apparel, including designing a three-dimensional pattern for printing onto the article, positioning at least a portion of the article on a tray in a three-dimensional printing system, the portion being positioned substantially flat on the tray, printing a three-dimensional material directly onto the article using the designed pattern, curing the printed material, and removing the article from the three-dimensional printing system.
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