Ricoh had 25 patents in 3D printing during Q4 2023. Ricoh Co Ltd filed a patent for a method of generating a flying body by irradiating a base material with a laser beam to fly a target material. Another patent describes a method for producing a three-dimensional object using different curable compositions, with a focus on controlling light transmittance and color deposition. GlobalData’s report on Ricoh gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Ricoh grant share with 3D printing as a theme is 72% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Recent Patents
Application: Flying body generating method and flying body generating apparatus, image forming apparatus, and three-dimensional object producing apparatus (Patent ID: US20230356460A1)
The patent filed by Ricoh Co Ltd. describes a method for generating a flying body by irradiating a base material with a laser beam to create a uniformly heated region at the interface with a flying target material, causing the target material to fly in the direction of the beam. The method involves ensuring a uniform energy intensity distribution of the laser beam and may include the use of an assisting film between the materials. The apparatus for implementing this method includes components such as a flying target material flying unit and a feeding unit for the target material.
Additionally, the patent covers the application of this flying body generation method in image forming and three-dimensional object producing apparatus. The image forming apparatus includes a transfer unit to transfer the flying target material to a medium, while the three-dimensional object producing apparatus further includes a curing unit to cure the material transferred. By repeating the process of flying and curing the material, a three-dimensional object can be produced. Overall, the patent outlines a precise and controlled method for generating flying bodies using laser technology, with potential applications in various industries such as printing and manufacturing.
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