Patents by Inventor David Paul Marcusen
David Paul Marcusen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230154353Abstract: A method for providing a welding score, comprising determining an initial position of a welding operation, determining a terminal position of the welding operation, determining a welding path between the initial position and the terminal position, and determining the welding score based on the welding path, wherein the welding score takes into account one or both of a time used for welding and a length of the welding path. A system comprising a welding torch, and a computer configured to: determine an initial position of a welding operation, determine a terminal position of the welding operation, determine a welding path between the initial position and the terminal position, determine a welding score, wherein the welding score takes into account a time used for welding and/or a length of the welding path, and comparing the welding score to a score threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: William Joshua Becker, David Paul Marcusen
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Patent number: 11594148Abstract: Present embodiments include systems and methods for stick welding applications. In certain embodiments, simulation stick welding electrode holders may include stick electrode retraction assemblies configured to mechanically retract a simulation stick electrode toward the stick electrode retraction assembly to simulate consumption of the simulation stick electrode during a simulated stick welding process. In addition, in certain embodiments, stick welding electrode holders may include various input and output elements that enable, for example, control inputs to be input via the stick welding electrode holders, and operational statuses to be output via the stick welding electrode holders. Furthermore, in certain embodiments, a welding training system interface may be used to facilitate communication and cooperation of various stick welding electrode holders with a welding training system.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: William Joshua Becker, David Paul Marcusen
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Patent number: 11081020Abstract: Present embodiments include systems and methods for stick welding applications. In certain embodiments, simulation stick welding electrode holders may include stick electrode retraction assemblies configured to mechanically retract a simulation stick electrode toward the stick electrode retraction assembly to simulate consumption of the simulation stick electrode during a simulated stick welding process. In addition, in certain embodiments, stick welding electrode holders may include various input and output elements that enable, for example, control inputs to be input via the stick welding electrode holders, and operational statuses to be output via the stick welding electrode holders. Furthermore, in certain embodiments, a welding training system interface may be used to facilitate communication and cooperation of various stick welding electrode holders with a welding training system.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2020Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: William Joshua Becker, David Paul Marcusen
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Patent number: 11052810Abstract: A cart is disclosed for carrying a gas bottle. The cart includes a wheeled frame and a bottle support platform. The support platform is configured to pivot between a loading position in which a gas bottle may be loaded and/or unloaded from the bottle support platform and a cradle position in which the gas bottle and the bottle support platform are elevated. A bottle rest may support the bottle when the bottle support platform is in the cradle position. A bottle support spine may also, or alternatively, support the bottle during transportation and act as a lever for pivoting the bottle support platform between the loading position and the cradle position.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2020Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: David Paul Marcusen, Nicholas James Dessart, Daniel James Helein
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Publication number: 20200279501Abstract: Present embodiments include systems and methods for stick welding applications. In certain embodiments, simulation stick welding electrode holders may include stick electrode retraction assemblies configured to mechanically retract a simulation stick electrode toward the stick electrode retraction assembly to simulate consumption of the simulation stick electrode during a simulated stick welding process. In addition, in certain embodiments, stick welding electrode holders may include various input and output elements that enable, for example, control inputs to be input via the stick welding electrode holders, and operational statuses to be output via the stick welding electrode holders. Furthermore, in certain embodiments, a welding training system interface may be used to facilitate communication and cooperation of various stick welding electrode holders with a welding training system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: William Joshua Becker, David Paul Marcusen
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Publication number: 20200226949Abstract: Present embodiments include systems and methods for stick welding applications. In certain embodiments, simulation stick welding electrode holders may include stick electrode retraction assemblies configured to mechanically retract a simulation stick electrode toward the stick electrode retraction assembly to simulate consumption of the simulation stick electrode during a simulated stick welding process. In addition, in certain embodiments, stick welding electrode holders may include various input and output elements that enable, for example, control inputs to be input via the stick welding electrode holders, and operational statuses to be output via the stick welding electrode holders. Furthermore, in certain embodiments, a welding training system interface may be used to facilitate communication and cooperation of various stick welding electrode holders with a welding training system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: William Joshua Becker, David Paul Marcusen
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Publication number: 20200156526Abstract: A cart is disclosed for carrying a gas bottle. The cart includes a wheeled frame and a bottle support platform. The support platform is configured to pivot between a loading position in which a gas bottle may be loaded and/or unloaded from the bottle support platform and a cradle position in which the gas bottle and the bottle support platform are elevated. A bottle rest may support the bottle when the bottle support platform is in the cradle position. A bottle support spine may also, or alternatively, support the bottle during transportation and act as a lever for pivoting the bottle support platform between the loading position and the cradle position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: David Paul Marcusen, Nicholas James Dessart, Daniel James Helein
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Patent number: 10657839Abstract: Present embodiments include systems and methods for stick welding applications. In certain embodiments, simulation stick welding electrode holders may include stick electrode retraction assemblies configured to mechanically retract a simulation stick electrode toward the stick electrode retraction assembly to simulate consumption of the simulation stick electrode during a simulated stick welding process. In addition, in certain embodiments, stick welding electrode holders may include various input and output elements that enable, for example, control inputs to be input via the stick welding electrode holders, and operational statuses to be output via the stick welding electrode holders. Furthermore, in certain embodiments, a welding training system interface may be used to facilitate communication and cooperation of various stick welding electrode holders with a welding training system.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: William Joshua Becker, David Paul Marcusen
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Patent number: 10593230Abstract: Present embodiments include systems and methods for stick welding applications. In certain embodiments, simulation stick welding electrode holders may include stick electrode retraction assemblies configured to mechanically retract a simulation stick electrode toward the stick electrode retraction assembly to simulate consumption of the simulation stick electrode during a simulated stick welding process. In addition, in certain embodiments, stick welding electrode holders may include various input and output elements that enable, for example, control inputs to be input via the stick welding electrode holders, and operational statuses to be output via the stick welding electrode holders. Furthermore, in certain embodiments, a welding training system interface may be used to facilitate communication and cooperation of various stick welding electrode holders with a welding training system.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: William Joshua Becker, David Paul Marcusen
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Patent number: 10576864Abstract: A cart is disclosed for carrying a gas bottle. The cart includes a wheeled frame and a bottle support platform. The support platform is configured to pivot between a loading position in which a gas bottle may be loaded and/or unloaded from the bottle support platform and a cradle position in which the gas bottle and the bottle support platform are elevated. A bottle rest may support the bottle when the bottle support platform is in the cradle position. A bottle support spine may also, or alternatively, support the bottle during transportation and act as a lever for pivoting the bottle support platform between the loading position and the cradle position.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2017Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: David Paul Marcusen, Nicholas James Dessart, Daniel James Helein
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Patent number: 10373517Abstract: Present embodiments include systems and methods for stick welding applications. In certain embodiments, simulation stick welding electrode holders may include stick electrode retraction assemblies configured to mechanically retract a simulation stick electrode toward the stick electrode retraction assembly to simulate consumption of the simulation stick electrode during a simulated stick welding process. In addition, in certain embodiments, stick welding electrode holders may include various input and output elements that enable, for example, control inputs to be input via the stick welding electrode holders, and operational statuses to be output via the stick welding electrode holders. Furthermore, in certain embodiments, a welding training system interface may be used to facilitate communication and cooperation of various stick welding electrode holders with a welding training system.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: William Joshua Becker, David Paul Marcusen, Nicholas Jon Peterson
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Publication number: 20190092210Abstract: A cart is disclosed for carrying a gas bottle. The cart includes a wheeled frame and a bottle support platform. The support platform is configured to pivot between a loading position in which a gas bottle may be loaded and/or unloaded from the bottle support platform and a cradle position in which the gas bottle and the bottle support platform are elevated. A bottle rest may support the bottle when the bottle support platform is in the cradle position. A bottle support spine may also, or alternatively, support the bottle during transportation and act as a lever for pivoting the bottle support platform between the loading position and the cradle position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2017Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: David Paul Marcusen, Nicholas James Dessart, Daniel Jame Helein
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Publication number: 20170046974Abstract: Present embodiments include systems and methods for stick welding applications. In certain embodiments, simulation stick welding electrode holders may include stick electrode retraction assemblies configured to mechanically retract a simulation stick electrode toward the stick electrode retraction assembly to simulate consumption of the simulation stick electrode during a simulated stick welding process. In addition, in certain embodiments, stick welding electrode holders may include various input and output elements that enable, for example, control inputs to be input via the stick welding electrode holders, and operational statuses to be output via the stick welding electrode holders. Furthermore, in certain embodiments, a welding training system interface may be used to facilitate communication and cooperation of various stick welding electrode holders with a welding training system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: William Joshua Becker, David Paul Marcusen, Nicholas Jon Peterson
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Publication number: 20170046976Abstract: Present embodiments include systems and methods for stick welding applications. In certain embodiments, simulation stick welding electrode holders may include stick electrode retraction assemblies configured to mechanically retract a simulation stick electrode toward the stick electrode retraction assembly to simulate consumption of the simulation stick electrode during a simulated stick welding process. In addition, in certain embodiments, stick welding electrode holders may include various input and output elements that enable, for example, control inputs to be input via the stick welding electrode holders, and operational statuses to be output via the stick welding electrode holders. Furthermore, in certain embodiments, a welding training system interface may be used to facilitate communication and cooperation of various stick welding electrode holders with a welding training system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: William Joshua Becker, David Paul Marcusen
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Publication number: 20170046975Abstract: Present embodiments include systems and methods for stick welding applications. In certain embodiments, simulation stick welding electrode holders may include stick electrode retraction assemblies configured to mechanically retract a simulation stick electrode toward the stick electrode retraction assembly to simulate consumption of the simulation stick electrode during a simulated stick welding process. In addition, in certain embodiments, stick welding electrode holders may include various input and output elements that enable, for example, control inputs to be input via the stick welding electrode holders, and operational statuses to be output via the stick welding electrode holders. Furthermore, in certain embodiments, a welding training system interface may be used to facilitate communication and cooperation of various stick welding electrode holders with a welding training system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: William Joshua Becker, David Paul Marcusen
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Publication number: 20160125762Abstract: A system including a base component configured to be detected by one or more cameras of a welding system. The base component includes a thermally insulating layer coupled to the base component, a first set of three or more visual markers coupled to the thermally insulating layer on a first face of the base component, and a cover layer disposed on the thermally insulating layer on at least the first face of the base component. An exterior surface of the cover layer is less reflective of visible light or infrared light than the first set of three or more visual markers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: William Joshua Becker, Jeffrey Dale Weber, David Paul Marcusen
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Patent number: 9132502Abstract: A plasma cutting or welding system includes a power input. The power input is configured to be coupled to a plurality of multipronged input plugs. Each of the multipronged input plugs corresponds to an input voltage. The power supply also includes a user input device for selecting an operating current. The user input device is subdivided into a plurality of current ranges. Each of the current ranges includes an iconic representation of at least one multipronged input plug.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2014Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Alan A. Manthe, David Paul Marcusen, Steven D. Hidden, Ashok Darisipudi, Brian Mitchell Brown, Jon M. Huhn
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Publication number: 20150083696Abstract: A plasma cutting or welding system includes a power input. The power input is configured to be coupled to a plurality of multipronged input plugs. Each of the multipronged input plugs corresponds to an input voltage. The power supply also includes a user input device for selecting an operating current. The user input device is subdivided into a plurality of current ranges. Each of the current ranges includes an iconic representation of at least one multipronged input plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Alan A. Manthe, David Paul Marcusen, Steven D. Hidden, Ashok Darisipudi, Brian Mitchell Brown, Jon M. Huhn
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Patent number: 8772668Abstract: A plasma torch having a torch handle is provided. The plasma torch handle may be formed from a soft material and a hard material. Additionally, the plasma torch handle includes a thumb contour formed from the soft material and a finger contour formed from the soft material. In one embodiment, the plasma torch handle forms an angle of about 80° with the torch head. Plasma cutting systems having the plasma torch and handle are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Nathan Gerald Leiteritz, Stefan Giessler, David Paul Marcusen
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Patent number: D698378Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2013Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Nathan Gerald Leiteritz, Stefan Giessler, David Paul Marcusen