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Patent US6132667 - Stereolithographic method and apparatus with enhanced control of prescribed ... - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inAdvanced Patent SearchPatentsA rapid prototyping and manufacturing (e.g. stereolithography) method and apparatus for producing three-dimensional objects by selectively subjecting a liquid or other fluid-like material to a beam of prescribed stimulation. In a preferred embodiment a source of prescribed stimulation is controlled to...http://www.google.com/patents/US6132667?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6132667 - Stereolithographic method and apparatus with enhanced control of prescribed stimulation production and applicationAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS6132667 APublication typeGrantApplication numberUS 09/247,114Publication dateOct 17, 2000Filing dateFeb 8, 1999Priority dateFeb 8, 1999Fee statusPaidPublication number09247114, 247114, US 6132667 A, US 6132667A, US-A-6132667, US6132667 A, US6132667AInventorsRoss D. Beers, Michelle D. GuertinOriginal Assignee3D Systems, Inc.Export CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (37), Non-Patent Citations (15), Referenced by (6), Classifications (11), Legal Events (4) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetStereolithographic method and apparatus with enhanced control of prescribed stimulation production and application
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