US 12,233,578 B2
Devices and methods for dynamic pixel molding
Lucas Benjamin Jones, Lafayette, CO (US)
Filed by Lucas Benjamin Jones, Lafayette, CO (US)
Filed on Sep. 29, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/956,777.
Application 17/956,777 is a continuation of application No. 17/327,227, filed on May 21, 2021, granted, now 11,458,653.
Prior Publication US 2023/0021082 A1, Jan. 19, 2023
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. B29C 33/38 (2006.01)
CPC B29C 33/3857 (2013.01) 17 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A reusable molding device for producing three-dimensional (3D) molds, the reusable molding device comprising:
an array comprising a plurality of pixel pins, and wherein each one of the plurality of pixel pins is linearly movable to create an impression of a surface of an object;
a first pixel guide plate connected to the array, wherein the first pixel guide plate provides support to a first side of the array; and
a first clamp pressure plate configured to apply pressure to the array, wherein the first clamp pressure plate is located opposite to the first pixel guide plate;
a second pixel guide plate connected to the array, wherein the second pixel guide plate supports a second side of the array;
a second clamp pressure plate configured to apply pressure to the array, wherein the second clamp pressure plate is opposite the second pixel guide plate; and
a pressure clamp frame enclosing the first and second pixel guide plates and the first and second clamp pressure plates.