3d printer

US2026008235A1 · US · A1

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FieldValue
Publication numberUS-2026008235-A1
Application numberUS-202519327746-A
CountryUS
Kind codeA1
Filing dateSep 12, 2025
Priority dateJul 21, 2022
Publication dateJan 8, 2026
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Abstract

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A 3D printer with a print head having a feeder for supplying a liquid, having a granular solid, to the print head and a vibration generator for setting into vibration the liquid in the print head.

First claim

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1 . A 3D printer with a print head, comprising: a feeder for supplying a liquid comprising a granular solid to the print head; and a vibration generator for setting into vibration the liquid in the print head. 2 . The 3D printer according to claim 1 , wherein the 3D printer comprises a closing device for closing an outlet nozzle while the liquid in the print head is set into vibration. 3 . The 3D printer according to claim 1 , wherein the closing device is formed by a closing plate, an adhesive tape, or a rubber element. 4 . The 3D printer according to claim 1 , wherein the 3D printer comprises a piezo element in the print head, a coupler for coupling ultrasonic waves, and/or a magnetic piston pump for setting into vibration the liquid in the print head. 5 . The 3D printer according to claim 1 , wherein the 3D printer comprises a time switch for activating the vibration generator at a predetermined time and/or for a predetermined duration.

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Classifications

  • Apparatus for additive manufacturing; Details thereof or accessories therefor · CPC title

  • B29C64/209Primary

    Heads; Nozzles · CPC title

  • using individual droplets, e.g. from jetting heads · CPC title

  • by sonic or ultrasonic vibrations · CPC title

  • with additional treatment of the liquid or of the object being cleaned, e.g. by heat, by electricity or by vibration · CPC title

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What does patent US2026008235A1 cover?
A 3D printer with a print head having a feeder for supplying a liquid, having a granular solid, to the print head and a vibration generator for setting into vibration the liquid in the print head.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Ivoclar Vivadent Ag
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B29C64/209. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Thu Jan 08 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
What related patents are in patentsdb?
We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).