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Systems and methods for freeform fabrication of foamed structures

US9079337B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Cornell University · IT

Inventors

Jeffrey Lipton · Hamden, US
Hod Lipson · New York, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 23, 2012
Grant date	Jul 14, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 22, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA23P2020/253
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Technologies are provided herein for fabricating foamed structures using a three dimensional fabricator. In particular, the present disclosure provides systems and methods of producing foamed structures using foamed materials, lattice foamed materials, and/or layer deposition employing the concept of viscous thread instability.

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