Patents by Inventor Marlin Eugene Burns

Marlin Eugene Burns 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).

  • Wire spool alignment method in wire feed welding systems
    Patent number: 7909284
    Abstract: A novel system for mounting welding wire spools of different sizes on a mounting spindle of a wire feed system is provided. The invention may reduce or eliminate wire feedability difficulties and welding arc outages arising from misalignment of the wire spool and inconsistent wire feeds. The invention provides a medium and large wire spool mounting system including a spool mounting hub, a movable back plate configured with a locking slot arrangement, and a left threaded nut plate. Furthermore, the invention provides a system for mounting small wire spools on a keyed shaft of a wire feed system comprised of washers, a spring, and a knurled nut. A braking system including washers, a spring, and a knurled nut is provided for the prevention of wire spool free wheeling during non-welding periods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Marlin Eugene Burns
  • WIRE SPOOL ALIGNMENT METHOD IN WIRE FEED WELDING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20090236462
    Abstract: A novel system for mounting welding wire spools of different sizes on a mounting spindle of a wire feed system is provided. The invention may reduce or eliminate wire feedability difficulties and welding arc outages arising from misalignment of the wire spool and inconsistent wire feeds. The invention provides a medium and large wire spool mounting system including a spool mounting hub, a movable back plate configured with a locking slot arrangement, and a left threaded nut plate. Furthermore, the invention provides a system for mounting small wire spools on a keyed shaft of a wire feed system comprised of washers, a spring, and a knurled nut. A braking system including washers, a spring, and a knurled nut is provided for the prevention of wire spool free wheeling during non-welding periods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Marlin Eugene Burns