Method and system for dispensing molten wax into molds by means of a desktop apparatus
AssigneeAndrew Reynolds
InventorAndrew James Reynolds
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Abstract
Method and system for dispensing molten wax into molds by means of a desktop apparatus is disclosed. The invention being comprised of a heating chamber, temperature controller, metering dispenser, adjustable base, lighting strip and protective viewing cabinet. Said invention allowing wax to be melted and maintained at a temperature below the melting point of mold materials such as; but not limited to, filaments commonly used in 3D printing and the like. An object of the invention is to allow users to quickly position and fill custom molds for fabrication processes such as candle and jewelry making.
Claims9
1-7.) (canceled)
) A system for dispensing molten wax into molds having the following parts:
- (a) a melting pot;
- (b) a temperature controller,
- (c) a metering dispenser,
- (d) a mold carrier;
- (e) a lighting strip;
- and
- (f) a cabinet.
) The mold carrier of claim 8 being adjustable.
) The melting pot of claim 8 having a ball valve with finger knob.
) The mold carrier of claim 8 having threaded rods.
) A method for filling molds with wax. The method comprising:
- (a) heating wax;
- (b) dispensing wax;
- (a) holding molds;
- and
- (b) filling molds.
) The dispensing of wax of claim 12 being adjustable by turning ball valves.
) The heating of wax of claim 12 being performed automatically.
) The holding of molds of claim 12 being adjustable by turning threaded rods.