Method of visualizing, monitoring polymerization, and isolating plastic product produced by polymerization of resin with proton beams

    公开(公告)号:US12098262B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-24

    申请号:US17933132

    申请日:2022-09-19

    CPC classification number: C08K3/30 C08K2003/3036

    Abstract: A method for isolating plastic products produced by polymerization of resin with proton beams is disclosed. The method comprises a liquid resin added with a reactive dye that changes from transparent or colorless to color when activated by the proton beam or the chemical polymerization process to reveal polymerization within a polymerizable resin. The change in color is correlated to the energy delivered to the resin by a proton beam, electromagnetic radiation, or heat. The reactive dye is placed into a plastic container. The proton beam is directed into the container to polymerize the resin. When irradiation is complete, the container of frozen resin is opened at the top and bottom and placed on top of the column of water containing a density gradient provided by dissolved salt. The partially cured product is fully cured while suspended in the density gradient by application of heat or ultraviolet radiation.

    Methods and Materials for Creating Three-Dimensional Objects within a Fluidized Bed

    公开(公告)号:US20210323226A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-21

    申请号:US17321406

    申请日:2021-05-15

    Abstract: This disclosure concerns building of three-dimensional objects in a fluidized bed of particles. The invention uses the fluidized bed as a medium for building three-dimensional objects by joining individual particles together in a planned pattern to fabricate a product. The fluid-like properties of the fluidized bed permit movement of computer-controlled, mechanically driven probes through the fluidized medium. The probes deliver adhesives or energy to specific points in the fluidized bed. The adhesives bind the particles together. Energy delivered by the probes causes fusion and welding or chemical bonding of the particles. The invention encompasses any shape, size, or composition of particles. Particles may be joined but not limited to adhesion, welding, and chemical bonding. Auxiliary features include use of stationary or mobile forms, changing the pattern of fluidization, use of multiple probes working simultaneously, and introduction of solid objects into the build, etc., to assist in forming the product.

    METHOD OF VISUALIZING, MONITORING POLYMERIZATION, AND  ISOLATING PLASTIC PRODUCT PRODUCED BY POLYMERIZATION OF RESIN WITH PROTON BEAMS

    公开(公告)号:US20230265262A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-24

    申请号:US17933132

    申请日:2022-09-19

    CPC classification number: C08K3/30 C08K2003/3036

    Abstract: A method for isolating plastic products produced by polymerization of resin with proton beams is disclosed. The method comprises a liquid resin added with a reactive dye that changes from transparent or colorless to color when activated by the proton beam or the chemical polymerization process to reveal polymerization within a polymerizable resin. The change in color is correlated to the energy delivered to the resin by a proton beam, electromagnetic radiation, or heat. The reactive dye is placed into a plastic container. The proton beam is directed into the container to polymerize the resin. When irradiation is complete, the container of frozen resin is opened at the top and bottom and placed on top of the column of water containing a density gradient provided by dissolved salt. The partially cured product is fully cured while suspended in the density gradient by application of heat or ultraviolet radiation.

    Method and Materials for Creating Patterns of Carbon and/or Other Elements on Substrates or within Liquid or Frozen Media by Directed Energy Deposition of Carbon and Other Elements

    公开(公告)号:US20190292648A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-26

    申请号:US15927407

    申请日:2018-03-21

    Abstract: This invention claims a method for creating patterns of carbon or other elements as deposits on the surface of substrates or as self-supporting filaments in liquid or solid media by the selected application of directed energy. In some embodiments, the deposits or filaments may be of primary interest because of their mechanical properties. In other embodiments, the patterns may have useful physical properties such as being electrically conductive, semi-conductive or electric insulators. Many different deposit precursors, types of directed energy, and adjunct reagents are described. The invention anticipates numerous different embodiments created by selecting various combinations of these elements and sequences of application as a means to build complex devices. In particular, the patterns may constitute the elements of an electric circuit or device (e.g., wires, capacitors, diodes, transistors).

    Method and Materials for Creating Patterns of Carbon and/or Other Elements on Substrates or within Liquid or Frozen Media by Directed Energy Deposition of Carbon and Other Elements

    公开(公告)号:US20210189546A9

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-24

    申请号:US15927407

    申请日:2018-03-21

    Abstract: This invention claims a method for creating patterns of carbon or other elements as deposits on the surface of substrates or as self-supporting filaments in liquid or solid media by the selected application of directed energy. In some embodiments, the deposits or filaments may be of primary interest because of their mechanical properties. In other embodiments, the patterns may have useful physical properties such as being electrically conductive, semi-conductive or electric insulators. Many different deposit precursors, types of directed energy, and adjunct reagents are described. The invention anticipates numerous different embodiments created by selecting various combinations of these elements and sequences of application as a means to build complex devices. In particular, the patterns may constitute the elements of an electric circuit or device (e.g., wires, capacitors, diodes, transistors).

    METHOD OF VISUALIZING, MONITORING POLYMERIZATION, AND ISOLATING PLASTIC PRODUCT PRODUCED BY POLYMERIZATION OF RESIN WITH PROTON BEAMS

    公开(公告)号:US20240409710A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-12-12

    申请号:US18811853

    申请日:2024-08-22

    Abstract: A method for isolating plastic products produced by polymerization of resin with proton beams is disclosed. The method comprises a liquid resin added with a reactive dye that changes from transparent or colorless to color when activated by the proton beam or the chemical polymerization process to reveal polymerization within a polymerizable resin. The change in color is correlated to the energy delivered to the resin by a proton beam, electromagnetic radiation, or heat. The reactive dye is placed into a plastic container. The proton beam is directed into the container to polymerize the resin. When irradiation is complete, the container of frozen resin is opened at the top and bottom and placed on top of the column of water containing a density gradient provided by dissolved salt. The partially cured product is fully cured while suspended in the density gradient by application of heat or ultraviolet radiation.

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