Patents by Inventor Adam Willwerth
Adam Willwerth 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: 10768204Abstract: Methods and apparatus for electrical measurement are disclosed. An example electrical measurement device includes a conductive cable comprising a plurality of conductive filaments on a first end and an electrical connector on a second end, a cable mount that includes a base and an adjustable support attached to the base and the conductive cable to hold the plurality of conductive filaments in contact with a rotating element of a device under test during a measurement operation, with the conductive cable forming a portion of a circuit when the plurality of conductive filaments are in contact with the rotating element of the device under test and the electrical connector is in contact with an output.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2019Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Richardson, Adam Willwerth
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Publication number: 20190195912Abstract: Methods and apparatus for electrical measurement are disclosed. An example electrical measurement device includes a conductive cable comprising a plurality of conductive filaments on a first end and an electrical connector on a second end, a cable mount that includes a base and an adjustable support attached to the base and the conductive cable to hold the plurality of conductive filaments in contact with a rotating element of a device under test during a measurement operation, with the conductive cable forming a portion of a circuit when the plurality of conductive filaments are in contact with the rotating element of the device under test and the electrical connector is in contact with an output.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: Jeffrey Richardson, Adam Willwerth
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Patent number: 10222399Abstract: Methods and apparatus for electrical measurement are disclosed. An example electrical measurement device includes a conductive cable that includes a plurality of conductive filaments on a first end and an electrical connector on a second end, a cable mount that includes a base and an adjustable support attached to the base and the conductive cable to hold the plurality of conductive filaments in contact with a rotating element of a device under test during a measurement operation, with the conductive cable forming a portion of a circuit when the plurality of conductive filaments are in contact with the rotating element of the device under test and the electrical connector is in contact with an output.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Richardson, Adam Willwerth
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Publication number: 20170122979Abstract: Methods and apparatus for electrical measurement are disclosed. An example electrical measurement device includes a conductive cable comprising a plurality of conductive filaments on a first end and an electrical connector on a second end, a cable mount that includes a base and an adjustable support attached to the base and the conductive cable to hold the plurality of conductive filaments in contact with a rotating element of a device under test during a measurement operation, with the conductive cable forming a portion of a circuit when the plurality of conductive filaments are in contact with the rotating element of the device under test and the electrical connector is in contact with an output.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Jeffrey Richardson, Adam Willwerth
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Patent number: 8963398Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a current control brush assembly including a first electrically conductive arcuate housing section retaining a first set of electrically conductive filaments. The first set of electrically conductive filaments extends generally inward along a radial direction. The current control brush assembly also includes a second electrically conductive arcuate housing section retaining a second set of electrically conductive filaments. The second set of electrically conductive filaments extends generally inward along the radial direction. Furthermore, the current control brush assembly includes a hinge configured to facilitate rotation of the second electrically conductive arcuate housing section relative to the first electrically conductive arcuate housing section about an axis substantially perpendicular to a first axial surface of the first electrically conductive arcuate housing section.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Matthew D. Roman, Jason Richardson, Jeffrey W. Richardson, Adam Willwerth
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Patent number: 8734164Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a current control brush assembly including an axial button having a first electrically conductive housing retaining a first set of electrically conductive filaments. The first set of electrically conductive filaments extends generally inward along an axial direction. The current control brush assembly also includes a radial shaft grounding ring (SGR) coupled to the axial button. The radial SGR includes a second electrically conductive housing retaining a second set of electrically conductive filaments. The second set of electrically conductive filaments is arranged circumferentially around the second electrically conductive housing, and the second set of electrically conductive filaments extends generally inward along a radial direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Jason Richardson, Matthew D. Roman, Jeffrey W. Richardson, Adam Willwerth
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Publication number: 20130106236Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a current control brush assembly including a first electrically conductive arcuate housing section retaining a first set of electrically conductive filaments. The first set of electrically conductive filaments extends generally inward along a radial direction. The current control brush assembly also includes a second electrically conductive arcuate housing section retaining a second set of electrically conductive filaments. The second set of electrically conductive filaments extends generally inward along the radial direction. Furthermore, the current control brush assembly includes a hinge configured to facilitate rotation of the second electrically conductive arcuate housing section relative to the first electrically conductive arcuate housing section about an axis substantially perpendicular to a first axial surface of the first electrically conductive arcuate housing section.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Matthew D. Roman, Jason Richardson, Jeffrey W. Richardson, Adam Willwerth
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Publication number: 20130005158Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a current control brush assembly including an axial button having a first electrically conductive housing retaining a first set of electrically conductive filaments. The first set of electrically conductive filaments extends generally inward along an axial direction. The current control brush assembly also includes a radial shaft grounding ring (SGR) coupled to the axial button. The radial SGR includes a second electrically conductive housing retaining a second set of electrically conductive filaments. The second set of electrically conductive filaments is arranged circumferentially around the second electrically conductive housing, and the second set of electrically conductive filaments extends generally inward along a radial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Jason Richardson, Matthew D. Roman, Jeffrey W. Richardson, Adam Willwerth
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Publication number: 20070039110Abstract: A flexible conductive static control brush assembly includes first and second brushes disposed on a common backing strip. Each brush includes a plurality of filaments disposed inwardly from opposite edges of the backing strip. Bands overlie outer end portions of the filaments adjacent edges of the backing strip, with the bands covering only a portion of each filament length. The backing strip includes parting lines for tearing to remove an intermediate portion of the backing strip between the brushes to expose the filaments.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2006Publication date: February 22, 2007Inventors: Michael Barnard, Adam Willwerth, Jeffrey Richardson, Mario Blais, Linda Heaward
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Publication number: 20060007609Abstract: A shaft current control brush ring assembly includes a cup and a brush ring assembly secured within the cup. The cup is secured to a motor faceplate, within a recess formed in the faceplate by interference fit, or by means of a clamp attached to the faceplate. A slinger can be associated with the brush ring assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2005Publication date: January 12, 2006Inventors: Hieyoung Oh, Adam Willwerth