METHOD FOR DIGITAL MANUFACTURING OF JEWELRY ITEMS

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14013305

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A method for digital manufacturing of a jewelry item includes printing a three-dimensional wax model on a substrate and printing a three-dimensional sprue, the sprue being adapted to support the wax model. A fixture for handling wax models includes a platform, a plurality of holders, a plurality of standoffs, and a tie. A method of manufacturing a jewelry item, comprises forming a first wax model for a portion of a jewelry item, forming a second wax model for a portion of a jewelry item using a rapid prototyping process, and performing one or more lost wax processes with the first and second portion to create the jewelry item.

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JOSTENS INC3601 MINNESOTA DRIVE SUITE 400 EDINA MN 55435

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  • A44C Class
  • 157 Applications Filed
  • 143 Patents Issued To-Date
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Abernathy, Kevin Burnsville, US 4 38
Joriman, Jon Little Canada, US 3 36
Neyman, Lev Maple Grove, US 3 36
Saarela, Tim Lakeville, US 2 32
Wells, Richard St. Louis Park, US 26 252

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