Patents by Inventor Anthony J. Kowaleski

Anthony J. Kowaleski 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).

  • Weld bank data structures for welding applications
    Patent number: 11344962
    Abstract: A data structure for weld programs associates configuration data for a welding system with a plurality of weld programs and weld sequence data. The data structure allows the welding system to be configured for a particular part, operator, or stage in a welding process, and to be easily reconfigured when the part, operator, or stage changes, providing improved efficiency and flexibility in operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Robert R. Davidson, Anthony J. Kowaleski, Bruce A. Casner, L. Thomas Hayes, Richard J. Schuh
  • WIRELESS WELDING-TYPE POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20210346973
    Abstract: Disclosed is welding-type power supply including wireless communications circuitry that is configured to host a first wireless communication network and connect as a client to a second wireless communication network. Welding-type power supply settings and welding-type power supply data may be communicated via the first wireless communication network and the second wireless communication network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel J. Sandahl, Anthony J. Kowaleski
  • WELD BANK DATA STRUCTURES FOR WELDING APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20190329345
    Abstract: A data structure for weld programs associates configuration data for a welding system with a plurality of weld programs and weld sequence data. The data structure allows the welding system to be configured for a particular part, operator, or stage in a welding process, and to be easily reconfigured when the part, operator, or stage changes, providing improved efficiency and flexibility in operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Robert R. Davidson, Anthony J. Kowaleski, Bruce A. Casner, L. Thomas Hayes, Richard J. Schuh
  • Weld bank data structures for welding applications
    Patent number: 10391575
    Abstract: A data structure for weld programs associates configuration data for a welding system with a plurality of weld programs and weld sequence data. The data structure allows the welding system to be configured for a particular part, operator, or stage in a welding process, and to be easily reconfigured when the part, operator, or stage changes, providing improved efficiency and flexibility in operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS
    Inventors: Robert R. Davidson, Anthony J. Kowaleski, Bruce A. Casner, L. Thomas Hayes, Richard J. Schuh
  • AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR MACHINE SET-UP OF WELDING POWER SOURCES AND WELDING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20190143435
    Abstract: A system for re-configuring a welding system provides the ability to download applications to a welding power source or system, and to store the configuration data and applications to one or more of a series of welders, thereby simplifying configuration and re-configuration of power sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Collin Stoner, John Luck, Anthony J. Kowaleski, Bruce A. Casner
  • Automated system for machine set-up of welding power sources and welding systems
    Patent number: 10213861
    Abstract: A system for re-configuring a welding system provides the ability to download applications to a welding power source or system, and to store the configuration data and applications to one or more of a series of welders, thereby simplifying configuration and re-configuration of power sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Collin Stoner, John Luck, Anthony J. Kowaleski, Bruce A. Casner
  • Systems and methods for diagnosing secondary weld errors
    Patent number: 8927902
    Abstract: A controller for a welding system adapted to determine a value of a weld secondary parameter across a weld secondary component based on a sensed parameter is provided. The controller may also be adapted to compare the determined value to a reference value range and to alert a user to a presence and location of a weld secondary error when the determined value is outside the referenced value range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Davidson, Richard Schuh, Anthony J. Kowaleski, Thomas A. Bunker, Nicholas James Dessart, Bruce A. Casner
  • Automated System for Machine Set-Up of Welding Power Sources and Welding Systems
    Publication number: 20140251969
    Abstract: A system for re-configuring a welding system provides the ability to download applications to a welding power source or system, and to store the configuration data and applications to one or more of a series of welders, thereby simplifying configuration and re-configuration of power sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: Collin Stoner, John Luck, Anthony J. Kowaleski, Bruce A. Casner
  • WELD BANK DATA STRUCTURES FOR WELDING APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20140076862
    Abstract: A data structure for weld programs associates configuration data for a welding system with a plurality of weld programs and weld sequence data. The data structure allows the welding system to be configured for a particular part, operator, or stage in a welding process, and to be easily reconfigured when the part, operator, or stage changes, providing improved efficiency and flexibility in operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Robert R. Davidson, Anthony J. Kowaleski, Bruce A. Casner, L. Thomas Hayes, Richard J. Schuh
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING SECONDARY WELD ERRORS
    Publication number: 20140048517
    Abstract: A controller for a welding system adapted to determine a value of a weld secondary parameter across a weld secondary component based on a sensed parameter is provided. The controller may also be adapted to compare the determined value to a reference value range and to alert a user to a presence and location of a weld secondary error when the determined value is outside the referenced value range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Davidson, Richard Schuh, Anthony J. Kowaleski, Thomas A. Bunker, Nicholas James Dessart, Bruce A. Casner
  • Weld bank data structures for welding applications
    Patent number: 8592723
    Abstract: A data structure for weld programs associates configuration data for a welding system with a plurality of weld programs and weld sequence data. The data structure allows the welding system to be configured for a particular part, operator, or stage in a welding process, and to be easily reconfigured when the part, operator, or stage changes, providing improved efficiency and flexibility in operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Davidson, Anthony J. Kowaleski, Bruce A. Casner, L. Thomas Hayes, Richard J. Schuh
  • Systems and methods for diagnosing secondary weld errors
    Patent number: 8592721
    Abstract: A controller for a welding system adapted to determine a value of a weld secondary parameter across a weld secondary component based on a sensed parameter is provided. The controller may also be adapted to compare the determined value to a reference value range and to alert a user to a presence and location of a weld secondary error when the determined value is outside the referenced value range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Davidson, Richard Schuh, Anthony J. Kowaleski, Thomas A. Bunker, Bruce A. Casner, Nicholas James Dessart
  • Systems and methods for diagnosing secondary weld errors
    Patent number: 8367972
    Abstract: A controller for a welding system adapted to determine a value of a weld secondary parameter across a weld secondary component based on a sensed parameter is provided. The controller may also be adapted to compare the determined value to a reference value range and to alert a user to a presence and location of a weld secondary error when the determined value is outside the referenced value range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Davidson, Richard Schuh, Anthony J. Kowaleski, Thomas A. Bunker, Bruce A. Casner, Nicholas James Dessart
  • Method and Apparatus For Welding Cost Calculator
    Publication number: 20120095941
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing welding-type power is disclosed and includes a cost calculator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Grant A. Dolson, Anthony J. Kowaleski, Robert R. Davidson, Bruce Alan Casner, Knut Norman Froland, L. Thomas Hayes, Richard John Schuh
  • Method and Apparatus For Welding Cost Calculator
    Publication number: 20110246395
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing welding-type power is disclosed and includes a cost calculator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Grant A. Dolson, Anthony J. Kowaleski, Robert R. Davidson, Bruce A. Casner, Knut N. Froland, L. Thomas Hayes, Richard John Schuh
  • WELD BANK DATA STRUCTURES FOR WELDING APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20110198329
    Abstract: A data structure for weld programs associates configuration data for a welding system with a plurality of weld programs and weld sequence data. The data structure allows the welding system to be configured for a particular part, operator, or stage in a welding process, and to be easily reconfigured when the part, operator, or stage changes, providing improved efficiency and flexibility in operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Robert R. Davidson, Anthony J. Kowaleski, Bruce A. Casner, L. Thomas Hayes, Richard J. Schuh
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING SECONDARY WELD ERRORS
    Publication number: 20100314371
    Abstract: A controller for a welding system adapted to determine a value of a weld secondary parameter across a weld secondary component based on a sensed parameter is provided. The controller may also be adapted to compare the determined value to a reference value range and to alert a user to a presence and location of a weld secondary error when the determined value is outside the referenced value range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Davidson, Richard Schuh, Anthony J. Kowaleski, Thomas A. Bunker, Bruce A. Casner, Nicholas James Dessart
  • Integrated welding control and power supply using phased control power technology
    Patent number: 6642481
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for welding with a robotic welder is disclosed. The system includes a power supply, preferably phase controlled, a controller and a robotic interface. The components are in a single housing. the controller is externally controlled. An adaptor cord connects a robot controller to the power supply. The controller also has an automatic set-up control connected to the power control output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Dale Sievert, Anthony J. Kowaleski, Jeffery R. Ihde
  • Automatic detection of robot type
    Patent number: 6627849
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for welding with a robotic welder is disclosed. The system includes a power supply, a controller and a robotic interface. The controller includes, in a single housing, a robot-type detector and at least one power control output connected to the power supply. The robot-type detector is connected to the robot interface. An adaptor cord connects the robot controller to the power supply. The controller also has an automatic set-up control connected to the power control output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffery R. Ihde, Anthony J. Kowaleski
  • Integrated welding control and power supply using phased control power technology
    Publication number: 20020166849
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for welding with a robotic welder is disclosed. The system includes a power supply, preferably phase controlled, a controller and a robotic interface. The components are in a single housing. the controller is externally controlled. An adaptor cord connects a robot controller to the power supply. The controller also has an automatic set-up control connected to the power control output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Dale Sievert, Anthony J. Kowaleski, Jeffery R. Ihde