The Rapid Prototyping
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Introduction

There are now approaching 6,000 United States patents and published patent applications that form the technological and economic framework of RP. Every publication makes a contribution, but some are of greater interest because they form the basis of much of the work that followed. Others are of interest because they illustrate important applications or future directions. We’ve selected the most important issued patents and categorized them as follows:

1. Historically important
2. Basic technology patents
3. Rapid Tooling
4. Important RP technology improvements
5. Medical RP Applications
6. Direct Manufacturing

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The Rapid Prototyping Patent Museum

Introduction

The Rapid Prototyping
Patent Museum