ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 9 -- United States Patent no. 12,491,675, issued on Dec. 9, was assigned to SCRAPE ARMOR INC. (Bellevue, Wash.).
"System and method for forming of 3D plastic parts" was invented by Scott Whitehead (Bellevue, Wash.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Systems and methods for forming 3D plastic parts that are cost effective in low volume, have excellent fit and finish, and use many components from 2D construction are disclosed. The systems and methods involve selecting a design and modelling the design. The design comprises 2D and 3D components of plastic parts. A 3D forming buck corresponding to the 3D component is manufactured. At least one of a 2D part and the 3D forming buck...