Jabil Inc. (20240254327). AMORPHOUS THERMOPLASTIC ADDITIVE MANUFACTURED ARTICLES AND METHOD TO MAKE THEM simplified abstract
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AMORPHOUS THERMOPLASTIC ADDITIVE MANUFACTURED ARTICLES AND METHOD TO MAKE THEM
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Inventor(s)
Thomas Fry of Victoria MN (US)
John G. Eue of St. Louis Park MN (US)
AMORPHOUS THERMOPLASTIC ADDITIVE MANUFACTURED ARTICLES AND METHOD TO MAKE THEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240254327 titled 'AMORPHOUS THERMOPLASTIC ADDITIVE MANUFACTURED ARTICLES AND METHOD TO MAKE THEM
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a semi-crystalline blended polymer for additive manufacturing, consisting of an amorphous thermoplastic polymer and a thermoplastic semi-crystalline polymer blended together.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Blended polymer comprised of amorphous and semi-crystalline polymers
- Polymers are miscible and blended at a specific weight ratio
- Displaying a specific DSC melt peak enthalpy
- Semi-crystalline polymer can revert to an amorphous state when additive manufactured
Potential Applications: The semi-crystalline blended polymer can be used in various additive manufacturing processes, such as 3D printing, to create complex and durable components.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the need for materials that can be easily additive manufactured while maintaining specific properties like crystallinity and strength.
Benefits:
- Enhanced properties for additive manufacturing
- Versatile applications in various industries
- Improved efficiency in creating complex parts
Commercial Applications: The semi-crystalline blended polymer can be utilized in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical for rapid prototyping and production of custom parts.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior research on semi-crystalline polymers, additive manufacturing materials, and polymer blending techniques to understand the background of this innovation.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in additive manufacturing materials, polymer blending technologies, and applications of semi-crystalline polymers in various industries.
Questions about Semi-Crystalline Blended Polymer: 1. What are the specific properties that make this semi-crystalline blended polymer suitable for additive manufacturing? 2. How does the weight ratio of amorphous to semi-crystalline polymer affect the performance of the blended polymer?
Original Abstract Submitted
a semi-crystalline blended polymer useful for additive manufacturing is comprised of an amorphous thermoplastic polymer and a thermoplastic semi-crystalline polymer, each of the polymers being essentially miscible in the other and being blended at a weight ratio of amorphous polymer/semi-crystalline polymer of greater that 1 to about 20. the semi-crystalline blended polymer displays a dsc melt peak enthalpy of at least about 3 joules/g. the semi-crystalline polymer may be made by blending the aforementioned polymers at the weight ratio and subject to heating between the melt temperature of the semi-crystalline polymer and the glass transition temperature of the amorphous polymer. the semi-crystalline blended polymer may revert to essentially an amorphous polymer when additive manufactured by fusing layers of said polymer powders together.
