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Not very often you see an idea, and think, this is so simple, why didn't this already exist?! Going to be a massive hit in art class! I'd like one just to bring
by WestCoastJustin 14y ago
Not very often you see an idea, and think, this is so simple, why didn't this already exist?! Going to be a massive hit in art class! I'd like one just to bring my drawings to life.
- Kliment 14y agoCool. I only wish they weren't trying to patent it. Prior art exists in the form of http://www.makerbot.com/blog/2010/09/19/repurpose-your-old-mk4-plastruder-into-a-plastic-welding-gun/ http://www.makerbot.com/blog/2010/09/19/repurpose-your-old-m... at the very least. I've emailed the EFF 3d printer patentbusting group to see what they can do about making sure the patent does not get issued.
- adrianhoward 14y agoWhat's the patent for? I'd tend to think that it's not just "hand held plastic extruder"...
- Kliment 14y agoNobody knows. The application is not public yet. All they are saying is "patent pending" with no specifics.