APPARATUS FOR SIMULTANEOUS SUPPLY OF PARTICLES, THE APPARATUS PROVIDED FURTHER WITH A FUNCTION TO REMOVE THE PARTICLES BY SUCTION, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION OF PATTERNED SHAPED ARTICLES USING THESE APPARATUS

摘要

An apparatus for simultaneously supplying particles onto a surface, includes a movable supply head and may include a partition member for partitioning two types of particles and defining at least two supply ports in conjunction with the supply head. A device for introducing the particles into the supply head is also disclosed. A variety of patterned shaped articles can be produced by a variety of methods using the apparatus. The method includes supplying material through the supply port of the supply head to form a pattern on the surface, and allowing the pattern to set into an integral mass. In the case where more than one type of particles is used, the partition member may abut the surface while the supply head is moved along the pattern simultaneously supplying different types of materials. The supply head may also be provided with a suction port to remove a portion of material supplied to the surface.