I am the author and conceptual designer of the following innovative features for 3D printing ecosystems:
- "Region-Aware Filament Runout Pause" (Geometry-based deferred pausing for print quality preservation)
- "Wandering Probe Points (WPP)" (Non-overlapping, matrix-based dynamic offset algorithm to prevent PEI wear and ooze interference during nozzle-based auto bed leveling)
To protect these innovations for the open-source community and prevent proprietary monopolization by closed-source competitors:
- I have not filed patents yet, but the 1-year grace periods for patent filing are now actively running (since May/June 2026).
- I am open to filing and assigning/licensing the patent rights to open-source-friendly 3D printer manufacturers (e.g., Creality, Elegoo, Prusa) on a defensive, contingency, or revenue-sharing basis.
- This will allow you to legally enforce the patents against closed-source competitors while keeping the technologies free for Klipper, Marlin, and OrcaSlicer users.
If your IP or legal team is interested in this partnership, please contact me at: famtory@gmail.com