公开(公告)号：US11667072B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-06

申请号：US17073158

申请日：2020-10-16

Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology ,  AISIN AW CO., LTD.

Inventor： Skylar J. E. Tibbits ,  Jared Smith Laucks ,  Schendy G. Kernizan ,  Bjorn Eric Sparrman ,  Nobuhiro Miya ,  Masaki Otomori

IPC: B33Y30/00 ,  B22D23/02 ,  B22D45/00 ,  B29C64/118 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/227 ,  B29C64/371 ,  B29C64/321 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B29C64/295

CPC classification number: B29C64/118 ,  B22D23/02 ,  B22D45/00 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/227 ,  B29C64/295 ,  B29C64/321 ,  B29C64/371 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00

Abstract: Liquid metals or plastic are deposited into a reservoir of powder that supports the liquid metal or plastic as it cools.

公开(公告)号：US20210114285A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-22

申请号：US17073158

申请日：2020-10-16

Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology ,  AISIN AW CO., LTD.

Inventor： Skylar J.E. Tibbits ,  Jared Smith Laucks ,  Schendy G. Kernizan ,  Bjorn Eric Sparrman ,  Nobuhiro Miya ,  Masaki Otomori

IPC: B29C64/118 ,  B29C64/209 ,  B29C64/227 ,  B29C64/295 ,  B29C64/371 ,  B29C64/321 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00

Abstract: Liquid metals or plastic are deposited into a reservoir of powder that supports the liquid metal or plastic as it cools.

公开(公告)号：US20180281295A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-04

申请号：US15945704

申请日：2018-04-04

Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology ,  Steelcase Incorporated

Inventor： Skylar J.E. Tibbits ,  Christophe Guberan ,  Jared Smith Laucks ,  Schendy G. Kernizan ,  Kathleen Sofia Hajash ,  Bjorn Eric Sparrman ,  Paul Noll

IPC: B29C64/40 ,  B29C64/118 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y70/00

Abstract: Described are methods for making three dimensional objects. A nozzle is positioned within a gel inside a container of gel. The position of the nozzle within the gel is changed while depositing solidifying material through the nozzle. The gel supports the solidifying material at the position at which the solidifying material is deposited. The solidifying material is solidified to form a solid material, which is a three-dimensional object.

公开(公告)号：US10549505B2

公开(公告)日：2020-02-04

申请号：US15870774

申请日：2018-01-12

Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Inventor： Skylar J. E. Tibbits ,  Athina Papadopoulou ,  Jared Smith Laucks

IPC: B32B1/00 ,  B32B3/10 ,  B32B3/24 ,  B32B7/02 ,  A63H33/06 ,  A63H33/08 ,  F16B5/00 ,  B32B3/26 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B32B27/32 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B7/027 ,  B32B3/14

Abstract: An active lattice capable of self-transforming responsive to a stimulus, such as heat or moisture, includes a plurality of links interconnected to each other at a plurality of nodes. At least a subset of links includes at least two materials that have different coefficients of expansion in response to an external stimulus. The two materials can be arranged in an alternating, periodic or aperiodic pattern. Embodiments can be used in apparel and sportswear, manufacturing, aviation and automotive applications, and furniture and interior products.

公开(公告)号：US11993873B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-28

申请号：US17016149

申请日：2020-09-09

Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology ,  Ministry of Supply Inc.

Inventor： Skylar J.E. Tibbits ,  Jared Smith Laucks ,  Schendy G. Kernizan ,  Lavender Rose Tessmer ,  Carmel Marie Dunlap ,  Gihan S. Amarasiriwardena

IPC: D04B1/16 ,  D04B1/22

CPC classification number: D04B1/16 ,  D04B1/22 ,  D10B2401/04 ,  D10B2403/0114

Abstract: Knit textile structures are formed of a yarn made of composite fibers, which is an active material within the knit structure that transforms in response to a change in temperature. In combination with non-active fibers and performative knit structure, this contraction can enable changes in the fabric that are adaptive to changes in environmental conditions during wear.

公开(公告)号：US10953605B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-23

申请号：US15945704

申请日：2018-04-04

Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology ,  Steelcase Incorporated

Inventor： Skylar J. E. Tibbits ,  Christophe Guberan ,  Jared Smith Laucks ,  Schendy G. Kernizan ,  Kathleen Sofia Hajash ,  Bjorn Eric Sparrman ,  Paul Noll

IPC: B29C64/40 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B29C64/106 ,  B29C64/118 ,  B29K105/04 ,  B29K83/00

Abstract: Described are methods for making three dimensional objects. A nozzle is positioned within a gel inside a container of gel. The position of the nozzle within the gel is changed while depositing solidifying material through the nozzle. The gel supports the solidifying material at the position at which the solidifying material is deposited. The solidifying material is solidified to form a solid material, which is a three-dimensional object.

公开(公告)号：US20210071326A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-11

申请号：US17016149

申请日：2020-09-09

Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology ,  Ministry of Supply Inc.

Inventor： Skylar J.E. Tibbits ,  Jared Smith Laucks ,  Schendy G. Kernizan ,  Lavender Rose Tessmer ,  Carmel Marie Dunlap ,  Gihan S. Amarasiriwardena

IPC: D04B1/16 ,  D04B1/22

Abstract: Knit textile structures are formed of a yarn made of composite fibers, which is an active material within the knit structure that transforms in response to a change in temperature. In combination with non-active fibers and performative knit structure, this contraction can enable changes in the fabric that are adaptive to changes in environmental conditions during wear.

公开(公告)号：US20180195213A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-12

申请号：US15870692

申请日：2018-01-12

Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Inventor： Skylar J.E. Tibbits ,  Dimitrios Mairopoulos ,  Jared Smith Laucks

IPC: D03D15/00 ,  F03G7/06

CPC classification number: D03D15/00 ,  D03D15/04 ,  D03D2700/0137 ,  D04B1/00 ,  D10B2401/02 ,  D10B2401/046 ,  D10B2401/10 ,  D10B2401/20 ,  F03G7/06

Abstract: Active fabrics typically include a plurality of fibers. At least one of the fibers exhibits a change in length or width upon exposure to an external stimulus, such as heat, moisture, or light. The active woven materials can exhibit local transformation, such as creating areas that are tighter or more open, or global transformation, such as changing from flat to curled. The effect is a precise and repeatable change in shape upon exposure to an external stimulus. Embodiments can be employed, for example, in sportswear, compression garments, furniture, and interior products.

公开(公告)号：US20210310162A1

公开(公告)日：2021-10-07

申请号：US17280040

申请日：2019-10-18

Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology ,  Ministry of Supply Inc.

Inventor： Skylar J.E. Tibbits ,  Jared Smith Laucks ,  Schendy G. Kernizan ,  Lavender Rose Tessmer ,  Carmel Marie Dunlap ,  Gihan S. Amarasiriwardena

IPC: D03D15/567

Abstract: Textiles formed of active and inactive materials are disclosed. The active and inactive materials are knit together so that the textile exhibits a predetermined shape change upon exposure to an external stimulus, such as heat or moisture.

公开(公告)号：US20180194106A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-12

申请号：US15870774

申请日：2018-01-12

Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Inventor： Skylar J.E. Tibbits ,  Athina Papadopoulou ,  Jared Smith Laucks

IPC: B32B7/02 ,  B32B3/26 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/32 ,  B32B27/36

Abstract: An active lattice capable of self-transforming responsive to a stimulus, such as heat or moisture, includes a plurality of links interconnected to each other at a plurality of nodes. At least a subset of links includes at least two materials that have different coefficients of expansion in response to an external stimulus. The two materials can be arranged in an alternating, periodic or aperiodic pattern. Embodiments can be used in apparel and sportswear, manufacturing, aviation and automotive applications, and furniture and interior products.