JABIL INC. (20240270905). POLYKETONE POWDER FOR LASER SINTERING simplified abstract
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POLYKETONE POWDER FOR LASER SINTERING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Thomas Fry of Victoria MN (US)
John G. Eue of St. Louis Park MN (US)
Steven Kubiak of Edina MN (US)
Zachary Peterson of New Hope MN (US)
Nicholas John Dippel of Burnsville MN (US)
Mathew Artin Torosian of Highlands Ranch CO (US)
POLYKETONE POWDER FOR LASER SINTERING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240270905 titled 'POLYKETONE POWDER FOR LASER SINTERING
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method to produce a semicrystalline polyketone powder for additive manufacturing by dissolving a specific type of polyketone, then precipitating it through cooling or the addition of a nonsolvent.
- The method involves using a polyketone with a specific melt peak temperature and enthalpy.
- The polyketone is dissolved at a temperature above 50°C but below its melt temperature.
- The dissolved polyketone is then precipitated to form a powder suitable for additive manufacturing.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Method for producing semicrystalline polyketone powder for additive manufacturing.
- Utilizes a specific polyketone with defined melt peak characteristics.
- Precipitation method involving cooling or addition of a nonsolvent.
Potential Applications:
- Additive manufacturing processes.
- Production of complex polymer components.
- Industrial applications requiring high-performance polymers.
Problems Solved:
- Efficient production of polyketone powder for additive manufacturing.
- Control over the crystallinity and properties of the polyketone.
- Enhancing the performance of polymer components.
Benefits:
- Improved control over polymer properties.
- Enhanced performance of additive manufacturing processes.
- Potential for creating high-quality polymer components.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical devices for the production of customized polymer components with specific properties.
Questions about Polyketone Powder for Additive Manufacturing: 1. How does the method described in the patent application differ from traditional polymer powder production methods? 2. What are the specific characteristics of the polyketone that make it suitable for additive manufacturing processes?
Original Abstract Submitted
a semicrystalline poly ketone powder useful for additive manufacturing may be made by dissolving a polyketone having differential scanning calorimetry (dsc) monomodal melt peak, at a temperature above 50� c. to below the melt temperature of the polyketone, precipitating the dissolved polyketone by cooling, addition of a nonsolvent or combination thereof. the method may be used to form polyketones having a dsc melt peak with an enthalpy greater than the starting polyketone.
