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3D printing vending machine

US9418503B2 · kind B2 · utility

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26Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 14, 2014
Grant dateAug 16, 2016
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 22, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/40
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A vending machine for creating a three-dimensional object having an enclosure having an exterior and interior. The interior receives and houses at least one three-dimensional printer. An interface for accepting an instruction associated with an object to be printed and transmitting the instruction to the printer. A storage section for storing a printed object that provides access to the printed part but limits or prohibits access to the interior.

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