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).
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Patent number: 11278980Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 6, 2018Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Peter Donald Mehn, Andrew David Nelson, Randy Alan DeCoster
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Publication number: 20190070688Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Peter Donald Mehn, Andrew David Nelson, Randy Alan DeCoster
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Patent number: 10118241Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Peter Donald Mehn, Andrew David Nelson, Randy Alan DeCoster
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Publication number: 20180021873Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: James Francis Rappl, Brian Lee Ott, Andrew David Nelson, Jeremy Daniel Overesch, Anthony Van Bergen Salsich, Quinn William Schartner, Kenneth Austin Stanzel
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Patent number: 9796038Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 17, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20150158104Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2015Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: James Francis Rappl, Brian Lee Ott, Andrew David Nelson, Jeremy Daniel Overesch, Anthony Van Bergen Salsich, Quinn William Schartner, Kenneth Austin Stanzel
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Patent number: 8957344Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 26, 2010Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20140069899Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Peter Donald Mehn, Andrew David Nelson, Randy Alan DeCoster
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Publication number: 20110073569Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: 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