Boots – shoes – and leggings
Patent
1994-10-19
1996-09-10
Envall, Jr., Roy N.
Boots, shoes, and leggings
395118, 264308, G06F 1900
Patent
active
055551769
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus includes a processor for controlling a build material dispenser and a dispenser positioner to construct a three-dimensional article in successive layers based upon article defining data, and wherein the processor operates the dispenser to dispense a series of bursts of build material at a series of respective target positions as the dispenser is advanced along a predetermined path of travel. Each burst is defined by a plurality of droplets dispensed in relatively rapid succession so that the build material thereof combines at a respective target position. The build material dispenser is preferably a jet including a piezoelectric actuator for ejecting a droplet of build material responsive to a corresponding firing signal. Accordingly, the processor generates a predetermined number of firing signals for the piezoelectric actuator corresponding to a desired number of droplets in each burst. Method aspects of the invention are also disclosed.
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Brown Robert B.
Menhennett Herbert E.
BPM Technology, Inc.
Envall Jr. Roy N.
Garland Steven R.
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