Patents by Inventor Andrew David Nelson

Andrew David Nelson 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).

  • Patent number: 11278980
    Abstract: A welding system user interface module includes a front panel comprising a first input device and a first display screen. The welding system user interface module also includes circuitry comprising a memory storing machine-readable instructions, a processor for executing the machine-readable instructions, and communication circuitry configured to receive UI data from the first input device or a second input device of a remote welding system user interface module, and to broadcast synchronized data to the first display screen and a second display screen of the remote welding system user interface module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Donald Mehn, Andrew David Nelson, Randy Alan DeCoster
  • Publication number: 20190070688
    Abstract: A welding system user interface module includes a front panel comprising a first input device and a first display screen. The welding system user interface module also includes circuitry comprising a memory storing machine-readable instructions, a processor for executing the machine-readable instructions, and communication circuitry configured to receive UI data from the first input device or a second input device of a remote welding system user interface module, and to broadcast synchronized data to the first display screen and a second display screen of the remote welding system user interface module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Peter Donald Mehn, Andrew David Nelson, Randy Alan DeCoster
  • Patent number: 10118241
    Abstract: A welding system user interface module includes a front panel comprising a first input device and a first display screen. The welding system user interface module also includes circuitry comprising a memory storing machine-readable instructions, a processor for executing the machine-readable instructions, and communication circuitry configured to receive UI data from the first input device or a second input device of a remote welding system user interface module, and to broadcast synchronized data to the first display screen and a second display screen of the remote welding system user interface module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Donald Mehn, Andrew David Nelson, Randy Alan DeCoster
  • Publication number: 20180021873
    Abstract: Various welding systems that provide communication over auxiliary or weld power lines are provided. The disclosed embodiments may include a multi-process welding power supply that is communicatively coupled to a pendant via an auxiliary conduit that facilitates the exchange of data and power between components of the welding system. In some embodiments, the pendant may also include auxiliary outlets that allow an operator to power auxiliary devices at the weld location. The disclosed embodiments further include a pendant with a wire spool and wire feeder drive circuitry that is configured to activate spooling during MIG welding. Embodiments are provided that also allow for bidirectional data communication over a power line in networked welding systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: James Francis Rappl, Brian Lee Ott, Andrew David Nelson, Jeremy Daniel Overesch, Anthony Van Bergen Salsich, Quinn William Schartner, Kenneth Austin Stanzel
  • Patent number: 9796038
    Abstract: Various welding systems that provide communication over auxiliary or weld power lines are provided. The disclosed embodiments may include a multi-process welding power supply that is communicatively coupled to a pendant via an auxiliary conduit that facilitates the exchange of data and power between components of the welding system. In some embodiments, the pendant may also include auxiliary outlets that allow an operator to power auxiliary devices at the weld location. The disclosed embodiments further include a pendant with a wire spool and wire feeder drive circuitry that is configured to activate spooling during MIG welding. Embodiments are provided that also allow for bidirectional data communication over a power line in networked welding systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: James Francis Rappl, Brian Lee Ott, Andrew David Nelson, Jeremy Daniel Overesch, Anthony Van Bergen Salsich, Quinn William Schartner, Kenneth Austin Stanzel
  • Publication number: 20150158104
    Abstract: Various welding systems that provide communication over auxiliary or weld power lines are provided. The disclosed embodiments may include a multi-process welding power supply that is communicatively coupled to a pendant via an auxiliary conduit that facilitates the exchange of data and power between components of the welding system. In some embodiments, the pendant may also include auxiliary outlets that allow an operator to power auxiliary devices at the weld location. The disclosed embodiments further include a pendant with a wire spool and wire feeder drive circuitry that is configured to activate spooling during MIG welding. Embodiments are provided that also allow for bidirectional data communication over a power line in networked welding systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: James Francis Rappl, Brian Lee Ott, Andrew David Nelson, Jeremy Daniel Overesch, Anthony Van Bergen Salsich, Quinn William Schartner, Kenneth Austin Stanzel
  • Patent number: 8957344
    Abstract: Various welding systems that provide communication over auxiliary or weld power lines are provided. The disclosed embodiments may include a multi-process welding power supply that is communicatively coupled to a pendant via an auxiliary conduit that facilitates the exchange of data and power between components of the welding system. In some embodiments, the pendant may also include auxiliary outlets that allow an operator to power auxiliary devices at the weld location. The disclosed embodiments further include a pendant with a wire spool and wire feeder drive circuitry that is configured to activate spooling during MIG welding. Embodiments are provided that also allow for bidirectional data communication over a power line in networked welding systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: James Francis Rappl, Brian Lee Ott, Andrew David Nelson, Jeremy Daniel Overesch, Anthony Van Bergen Salsich, Quinn William Schartner, Kenneth Austin Stanzel
  • Publication number: 20140069899
    Abstract: A welding system user interface module includes a front panel comprising a first input device and a first display screen. The welding system user interface module also includes circuitry comprising a memory storing machine-readable instructions, a processor for executing the machine-readable instructions, and communication circuitry configured to receive UI data from the first input device or a second input device of a remote welding system user interface module, and to broadcast synchronized data to the first display screen and a second display screen of the remote welding system user interface module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Peter Donald Mehn, Andrew David Nelson, Randy Alan DeCoster
  • Publication number: 20110073569
    Abstract: Various welding systems that provide communication over auxiliary or weld power lines are provided. The disclosed embodiments may include a multi-process welding power supply that is communicatively coupled to a pendant via an auxiliary conduit that facilitates the exchange of data and power between components of the welding system. In some embodiments, the pendant may also include auxiliary outlets that allow an operator to power auxiliary devices at the weld location. The disclosed embodiments further include a pendant with a wire spool and wire feeder drive circuitry that is configured to activate spooling during MIG welding. Embodiments are provided that also allow for bidirectional data communication over a power line in networked welding systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: James Francis Rappl, Brian Lee Ott, Andrew David Nelson, Jeremy Daniel Overesch, Anthony Van Bergen Salsich, Quinn William Schartner, Kenneth Austin Stanzel