Procter & Gamble had three patents in 3D printing during Q4 2023. The patent filed by The Procter & Gamble Co in Q4 2023 discloses a method for manufacturing a deflection member using additive manufacturing technology. The method involves using a radiation source and photopolymer resin to reinforce a member with two surfaces, and directing radiation towards one surface to create the deflection member. GlobalData’s report on Procter & Gamble gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Procter & Gamble grant share with 3D printing as a theme is 66% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Methods of making a deflection member (Patent ID: US20230398731A1)
The patent filed by The Procter & Gamble Co. discloses a method for manufacturing a deflection member using an additive manufacturing apparatus with radiation sources and a photopolymer resin vat. The method involves contacting a reinforcing member with the resin and directing radiation towards the member to create a lock-on layer. The radiation from different sources activates specific chemistries within the resin, with varying wavelengths resulting in photoinitiation and photoinhibition of the resin.
The method includes specific steps such as using UV radiation, incorporating photoinitiators or photoinhibitors in the resin, and controlling the viscosity of the resin during the manufacturing process. Additionally, the method involves polymerizing the resin to form protuberances and a resinous framework with varying elevations. The use of elements like filters, lenses, mirrors, and prisms in conjunction with the radiation sources is also detailed in the patent claims. Overall, the method outlined in the patent aims to efficiently manufacture deflection members with precise control over the curing process and resin properties through the strategic use of radiation sources and chemistries.
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