Systems, devices, and methods for deposition-based three-dimensional printing
First Claim
1. A method for printing a surgical mesh or brace in three dimensions, the method comprising:
- forming a three-dimensional template based on one or more structures of an anatomy of a patient;
depositing a filament onto at least one of a surface of the template or one or more previously deposited filaments on the three-dimensional template to form a multi-layered structure that conformably matches a shape of the three-dimensional template, said depositing taking place from one nozzle of a combination of warp nozzles and weft nozzles configured to advance along at least a first and second path, respectively; and
selectively modulating adhesion of the filament being deposited to the at least one of the surface or the one or more previously deposited filaments across a length of the filament being deposited to form a fabric such that some interfaces between the filament being deposited and the at least one of the surface or the one or more previously deposited filaments are bonded together at these some interfaces while some other interfaces between the filament being deposited and the at least one of the surface or the one or more previously deposited filaments are unbonded at these other interfaces.
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Abstract
Methods, systems, and devices for extrusion-based three-dimensional printing are provided. The methods, systems, and devices allow for the printing materials such as fabrics, clothing, and wearable and/or implantable devices. A number of different enhancements are provided that allow for this improved form of three-dimensional printing, including: (1) printing using a polymer (e.g., cellulose acetate) dissolved in a solvent (e.g., acetone); (2) selectively bonding portions of a deposited filament onto one or more surfaces and/or one or more previously deposited filaments; (3) using particular toolpaths to create a fabric or similar material by creating a woven pattern; and (4) printing across multiple layers even when previous layers are not complete. Other aspects of the present disclosure, including other enhancements and various printer configurations, are also provided.
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32 Claims
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1. A method for printing a surgical mesh or brace in three dimensions, the method comprising:
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forming a three-dimensional template based on one or more structures of an anatomy of a patient; depositing a filament onto at least one of a surface of the template or one or more previously deposited filaments on the three-dimensional template to form a multi-layered structure that conformably matches a shape of the three-dimensional template, said depositing taking place from one nozzle of a combination of warp nozzles and weft nozzles configured to advance along at least a first and second path, respectively; and selectively modulating adhesion of the filament being deposited to the at least one of the surface or the one or more previously deposited filaments across a length of the filament being deposited to form a fabric such that some interfaces between the filament being deposited and the at least one of the surface or the one or more previously deposited filaments are bonded together at these some interfaces while some other interfaces between the filament being deposited and the at least one of the surface or the one or more previously deposited filaments are unbonded at these other interfaces. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A method for printing a surgical mesh or brace in three dimensions, the method comprising:
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forming a three-dimensional template based on one or more structures of an anatomy of a patient; positioning a nozzle at a first location with respect to at least one of a surface of the template or one or more previously deposited filaments, the nozzle being one nozzle of a combination of warp nozzles and weft nozzles configured to advance along at least first and second paths, respectively; depositing a thermoplastic filament from the one nozzle to form a multi-layered fabric conformably matching a shape of the three-dimensional template, said depositing taking place by; extruding an initial portion of thermoplastic filament from the nozzle at a first site of the at least one of the surface or the one or more previously deposited filaments on the three-dimensional template; moving the nozzle to a second location with respect to the at least one of the surface or the one or more previously deposited filaments while extruding an additional portion of the thermoplastic filament from the nozzle towards the at least one of the surface or the one or more previously deposited filaments so as to stretch the additional portion of the filament being deposited, the second location being above the first location with respect to the at least one of the surface or the thermoplastic filament that has been extruded such that said moving the nozzle to the second location includes raising the nozzle, and the nozzle accelerating during movement to the second location; positioning the nozzle at a third location with respect to the at least one of the surface or the one or more previously deposited filaments; and extruding an end portion of the thermoplastic filament from the nozzle at a second site of the at least one of the surface or the one or more previously deposited filaments. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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