Patents by Inventor Edward G. Beistle
Edward G. Beistle 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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Patent number: 11510290Abstract: An induction heating system includes an induction heating head assembly configured to move relative to a workpiece. The induction heating system may also include a temperature sensor assembly configured to detect a temperature of the workpiece and/or a travel sensor assembly configured to detect a position, movement, or direction of movement of the induction heating head assembly relative to the workpiece, and to transmit feedback signals to a controller configured to adjust the power provided to the induction heating head assembly by a power source based at least in part on the feedback signals. In certain embodiments, the induction heating system may also include a connection box configured to receive the feedback signals, to perform certain conversions of the feedback signals, and to provide the feedback signals to the power source.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Edward G. Beistle, Kevin John Mlnarik, Paul David Verhagen
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Publication number: 20220361478Abstract: A pest control device comprising a capacitive sensor array including a plurality of sensor pads, the capacitive sensor array being configured to generate an electrical output signal indicating the state of each sensor pad, and an electronic controller electrically connected to the capacitive sensor array, the electronic controller including a processor and a memory including a plurality of instructions, which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to: receive the electrical output signals from the capacitive sensor array, determine a measured capacitance value for each sensor pad based on each electrical output signal, calculate a baseline for each sensor pad based on the measured capacitance value of the sensor pad, determine whether a difference between the measured capacitance value of at least one sensor pad and its corresponding baseline exceeds a first predetermined threshold, update a counter when the first predetermined threshold is exceeded, and record an event indicative of a presenceType: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Phillip J. Howard, Richard V. Baxter, JR., Douglas K. Brune, Uriel Kluk, Edward G. Beistle, Christopher Siler, Marc Black
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Patent number: 11432542Abstract: A pest control device comprising a capacitive sensor array including a plurality of sensor pads, the capacitive sensor array being configured to generate an electrical output signal indicating the state of each sensor pad, and an electronic controller electrically connected to the capacitive sensor array, the electronic controller including a processor and a memory including a plurality of instructions, which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to: receive the electrical output signals from the capacitive sensor array, determine a measured capacitance value for each sensor pad based on each electrical output signal, calculate a baseline for each sensor pad based on the measured capacitance value of the sensor pad, determine whether a difference between the measured capacitance value of at least one sensor pad and its corresponding baseline exceeds a first predetermined threshold, update a counter when the first predetermined threshold is exceeded, and record an event indicative of a presenceType: GrantFiled: August 24, 2021Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLCInventors: Phillip J. Howard, Richard V. Baxter, Jr., Douglas K. Brune, Uriel Kluk, Edward G. Beistle, Christopher Siler, Marc Black
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Publication number: 20210378231Abstract: A pest control device comprising a capacitive sensor array including a plurality of sensor pads, the capacitive sensor array being configured to generate an electrical output signal indicating the state of each sensor pad, and an electronic controller electrically connected to the capacitive sensor array, the electronic controller including a processor and a memory including a plurality of instructions, which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to: receive the electrical output signals from the capacitive sensor array, determine a measured capacitance value for each sensor pad based on each electrical output signal, calculate a baseline for each sensor pad based on the measured capacitance value of the sensor pad, determine whether a difference between the measured capacitance value of at least one sensor pad and its corresponding baseline exceeds a first predetermined threshold, update a counter when the first predetermined threshold is exceeded, and record an event indicative of a presenceType: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Phillip J. Howard, Richard V. Baxter, Douglas K. Brune, Uriel Kluk, Edward G. Beistle, Christopher Siler, Marc Black
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Patent number: 11185940Abstract: A method for controlling an output current of a welding power supply includes detecting, using control circuitry of the welding power supply, a root mean square (RMS) current setting. The method also includes calculating, using the control circuitry, an average current command based on the RMS current setting. The method also includes controlling, using the control circuitry, the output current using the average current command to produce an output substantially the same as the RMS current setting.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: James F. Ulrich, Jeremy D. Overesch, Edward G. Beistle
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Patent number: 11116203Abstract: A pest control device comprising a capacitive sensor array including a plurality of sensor pads, the capacitive sensor array being configured to generate an electrical output signal indicating the state of each sensor pad, and an electronic controller electrically connected to the capacitive sensor array, the electronic controller including a processor and a memory including a plurality of instructions, which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to: receive the electrical output signals from the capacitive sensor array, determine a measured capacitance value for each sensor pad based on each electrical output signal, calculate a baseline for each sensor pad based on the measured capacitance value of the sensor pad, determine whether a difference between the measured capacitance value of at least one sensor pad and its corresponding baseline exceeds a first predetermined threshold, update a counter when the first predetermined threshold is exceeded, and record an event indicative of a presenceType: GrantFiled: March 25, 2020Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLCInventors: Phillip J. Howard, Richard V. Baxter, Jr., Douglas K. Brune, Uriel Kluk, Edward G. Beistle, Christopher Siler, Marc Black
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Patent number: 11076454Abstract: An induction heating system includes an induction heating head assembly configured to move relative to a workpiece. The induction heating system may also include a temperature sensor assembly configured to detect a temperature of the workpiece and/or a travel sensor assembly configured to detect a position, movement, or direction of movement of the induction heating head assembly relative to the workpiece, and to transmit feedback signals to a controller configured to adjust the power provided to the induction heating head assembly by a power source based at least in part on the feedback signals. In certain embodiments, the induction heating system may also include a connection box configured to receive the feedback signals, to perform certain conversions of the feedback signals, and to provide the feedback signals to the power source.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Paul David Verhagen, Paul William Garvey, Edward G. Beistle, Scott Stephen Liebert, Kevin John Mlnarik, Tiffany Anne Carter
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Patent number: 11007597Abstract: A method of operating a welding wire feeder includes receiving an input power from a welding power source, actuating a power relay to close and open a first current carrying path for application of the input power, and actuating bypass circuitry coupled in parallel to the power relay to close and open a second current carrying path in coordination with actuating the power relay. The method of operating the welding wire feeder also includes providing a welding wire to a welding torch.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2017Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Anthony Van Bergen Salsich, Brian Lee Ott, Edward G. Beistle
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Patent number: 10994356Abstract: A welding device for remotely controlling welding power supply settings is provided. One embodiment of the welding device includes a welding pendant having a control panel configured to control a plurality of settings of a welding power supply. The control panel is not part of the welding power supply and the plurality of settings includes a welding current output by the welding power supply. The welding pendant also includes a welding power input configured to receive welding power and data from the welding power supply via a welding power cable. The welding power is combined with the data such that the data is provided over the welding power cable.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2018Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Markus M. Dantinne, Edward G. Beistle, Michael W. Roth, Anthony VanBergen Salsich
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Patent number: 10973223Abstract: A pest control device comprising a capacitive sensor array including a plurality of sensor pads, the capacitive sensor array being configured to generate an electrical output signal indicating the state of each sensor pad, and an electronic controller electrically connected to the capacitive sensor array, the electronic controller including a processor and a memory including a plurality of instructions, which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to: receive the electrical output signals from the capacitive sensor array, determine a measured capacitance value for each sensor pad based on each electrical output signal, calculate a baseline for each sensor pad based on the measured capacitance value of the sensor pad, determine whether a difference between the measured capacitance value of at least one sensor pad and its corresponding baseline exceeds a first predetermined threshold, update a counter when the first predetermined threshold is exceeded, and record an event indicative of a presenceType: GrantFiled: April 20, 2020Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Phillip J. Howard, Richard V. Baxter, Jr., Douglas K. Brune, Uriel Kluk, Edward G. Beistle, Christopher Siler, Marc Black
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Patent number: 10843288Abstract: A method of operating a welding wire feeder includes receiving an input power signal from a power source and converting the input power signal to a bus power signal on an internal bus at a first time with a boost converter. The method also includes detecting bus voltage and bus current of the bus power signal on the internal bus and converting the bus power signal to a welding output signal at a second time with a buck converter. The welding output signal is suitable for a controlled waveform welding process. The method also includes detecting output voltage and output current of the weld output, and reducing a voltage ripple on the internal bus based at least in part on the detected bus and output current and/or voltages.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Anthony Van Bergen Salsich, Edward G. Beistle
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Publication number: 20200245611Abstract: A pest control device comprising a capacitive sensor array including a plurality of sensor pads, the capacitive sensor array being configured to generate an electrical output signal indicating the state of each sensor pad, and an electronic controller electrically connected to the capacitive sensor array, the electronic controller including a processor and a memory including a plurality of instructions, which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to: receive the electrical output signals from the capacitive sensor array, determine a measured capacitance value for each sensor pad based on each electrical output signal, calculate a baseline for each sensor pad based on the measured capacitance value of the sensor pad, determine whether a difference between the measured capacitance value of at least one sensor pad and its corresponding baseline exceeds a first predetermined threshold, update a counter when the first predetermined threshold is exceeded, and record an event indicative of a presenceType: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Phillip J. Howard, Richard V. Baxter, JR., Douglas K. Brune, Uriel Kluk, Edward G. Beistle, Christopher Siler, Marc Black
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Publication number: 20200221687Abstract: A pest control device comprising a capacitive sensor array including a plurality of sensor pads, the capacitive sensor array being configured to generate an electrical output signal indicating the state of each sensor pad, and an electronic controller electrically connected to the capacitive sensor array, the electronic controller including a processor and a memory including a plurality of instructions, which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to: receive the electrical output signals from the capacitive sensor array, determine a measured capacitance value for each sensor pad based on each electrical output signal, calculate a baseline for each sensor pad based on the measured capacitance value of the sensor pad, determine whether a difference between the measured capacitance value of at least one sensor pad and its corresponding baseline exceeds a first predetermined threshold, update a counter when the first predetermined threshold is exceeded, and record an event indicative of a presenceType: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Phillip J. Howard, Richard V. Baxter, JR., Douglas K. Brune, Uriel Kluk, Edward G. Beistle, Christopher Siler, Marc Black
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Publication number: 20200189021Abstract: Systems and methods for pairing welding devices in a welding system. In one method, the method includes sending a pairing request from a first welding device to a second welding device. The method also includes receiving, at the first welding device, a response to the pairing request from the second welding device. The second welding device is physically connected to the first welding device. The pairing request or the response includes a change in welding power, welding consumables, or any combination thereof The method includes pairing the first welding device and the second welding device after the first welding device receives the response to the pairing request from the second welding device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Edward G. Beistle, Andrew D. Nelson
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Patent number: 10638746Abstract: A pest control device comprising a capacitive sensor array including a plurality of sensor pads, the capacitive sensor array being configured to generate an electrical output signal indicating the state of each sensor pad, and an electronic controller electrically connected to the capacitive sensor array, the electronic controller including a processor and a memory including a plurality of instructions, which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to: receive the electrical output signals from the capacitive sensor array, determine a measured capacitance value for each sensor pad based on each electrical output signal, calculate a baseline for each sensor pad based on the measured capacitance value of the sensor pad, determine whether a difference between the measured capacitance value of at least one sensor pad and its corresponding baseline exceeds a first predetermined threshold, update a counter when the first predetermined threshold is exceeded, and record an event indicative of a presenceType: GrantFiled: October 15, 2019Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLCInventors: Phillip J. Howard, Richard V. Baxter, Jr., Douglas K. Brune, Uriel Kluk, Edward G. Beistle, Christopher Siler, Marc Black
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Publication number: 20200037604Abstract: A pest control device comprising a capacitive sensor array including a plurality of sensor pads, the capacitive sensor array being configured to generate an electrical output signal indicating the state of each sensor pad, and an electronic controller electrically connected to the capacitive sensor array, the electronic controller including a processor and a memory including a plurality of instructions, which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to: receive the electrical output signals from the capacitive sensor array, determine a measured capacitance value for each sensor pad based on each electrical output signal, calculate a baseline for each sensor pad based on the measured capacitance value of the sensor pad, determine whether a difference between the measured capacitance value of at least one sensor pad and its corresponding baseline exceeds a first predetermined threshold, update a counter when the first predetermined threshold is exceeded, and record an event indicative of a presenceType: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Phillip J. Howard, Richard V. Baxter, Douglas K. Brune, Uriel Kluk, Edward G. Beistle, Christopher Siler, Marc Black
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Patent number: 10548308Abstract: A pest control device comprising a capacitive sensor array including a plurality of sensor pads, the capacitive sensor array being configured to generate an electrical output signal indicating the state of each sensor pad, and an electronic controller electrically connected to the capacitive sensor array, the electronic controller including a processor and a memory including a plurality of instructions, which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to: receive the electrical output signals from the capacitive sensor array, determine a measured capacitance value for each sensor pad based on each electrical output signal, calculate a baseline for each sensor pad based on the measured capacitance value of the sensor pad, determine whether a difference between the measured capacitance value of at least one sensor pad and its corresponding baseline exceeds a first predetermined threshold, update a counter when the first predetermined threshold is exceeded, and record an event indicative of a presenceType: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLCInventors: Phillip J. Howard, Richard V. Baxter, Jr., Douglas K. Brune, Uriel Kluk, Edward G. Beistle, Christopher Siler, Marc Black
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Publication number: 20190380327Abstract: A pest control device comprising a capacitive sensor array including a plurality of sensor pads, the capacitive sensor array being configured to generate an electrical output signal indicating the state of each sensor pad, and an electronic controller electrically connected to the capacitive sensor array, the electronic controller including a processor and a memory including a plurality of instructions, which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to: receive the electrical output signals from the capacitive sensor array, determine a measured capacitance value for each sensor pad based on each electrical output signal, calculate a baseline for each sensor pad based on the measured capacitance value of the sensor pad, determine whether a difference between the measured capacitance value of at least one sensor pad and its corresponding baseline exceeds a first predetermined threshold, update a counter when the first predetermined threshold is exceeded, and record an event indicative of a presenceType: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Phillip J. Howard, Richard V. Baxter, Douglas K. Brune, Uriel Kluk, Edward G. Beistle, Christopher Siler, Marc Black
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Patent number: 10507542Abstract: Systems and methods for pairing welding devices in a welding system. In one method, the method includes sending a pairing request from a first welding device to a second welding device. The method also includes receiving, at the first welding device, a response to the pairing request from the second welding device. The second welding device is physically connected to the first welding device. The pairing request or the response includes a change in welding power, welding consumables, or any combination thereof. The method includes pairing the first welding device and the second welding device after the first welding device receives the response to the pairing request from the second welding device.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2013Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Edward G. Beistle, Andrew D. Nelson
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Publication number: 20190366467Abstract: A welding wire feeder includes a wire feed drive and wire feed control circuitry coupled to the wire feed drive to control the drive of welding wire towards the welding application. The welding wire feeder includes power conversion circuitry configured to receive input power and to convert the input power to welding output suitable for a welding application, output voltage sensors configured to measure output voltage, output current sensors configured to measure output current, and control circuitry coupled to the power conversion circuitry and to the output voltage and current sensors. The power conversion circuitry includes power storage circuitry configured to store energy and to discharge at least a portion of the stored energy during an overdraw event. The control circuitry is configured to control the output current during the overdraw event to maintain a stored energy value of the power storage circuitry greater than a desired minimum energy value.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventor: Edward G. Beistle