Patents by Inventor Anthony Van Bergen Salsich
Anthony Van Bergen Salsich 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: 10406621Abstract: A welding wire feeder includes a welding wire feed drive configured to drive welding wire towards a welding application, wire feed control circuitry coupled to and configured to control the welding wire feed drive. The welding wire feeder includes power conversion circuitry configured to receive polarized input power from a welding power source via input connections with defined polarities and to convert the polarized input power to welding output, sensing circuitry configured to detect the polarity of the polarized input power when connected to the input connections, and welding process control circuitry. The welding process control circuitry is coupled to the power conversion circuitry and the sensing circuitry. The welding process control circuitry is configured to provide the polarized input power to the power conversion circuitry only if the polarity of the polarized input power corresponds to the defined polarities of the input connections.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Anthony Van Bergen Salsich, Edward G. Beistle
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Patent number: 10406624Abstract: Methods and apparatus to communicate via a weld cable are disclosed. An example welding accessory includes a first port to receive input power via a first weld cable, a power converter to convert the input power to output power, a second port to output the input power via a second weld cable, and one or more output switches to selectively divert the input power from the power converter to the second port.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2016Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Joseph Robert Ryan, James Andrew Byrne, Richard Mark Achtner, Anthony Van Bergen Salsich
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Publication number: 20190005846Abstract: Systems and methods for a weld training system are disclosed. An example weld training system includes: a mobile device configured to be attached to a welding accessory using a mount, the mobile device comprising one or more sensors, wherein the mobile device is configured to: gather, via the one or more sensors of the mobile device, information indicative of dynamic position or orientation of the mobile device during a welding procedure; and display, via a display of the mobile device, a welding environment based on the information.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Anthony Van Bergen Salsich, William Joshua Becker, Bruce Patrick Albrecht
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Patent number: 10105781Abstract: A welding component, such as a remote pendant or wire feeder includes an inrush current control circuit. The welding component may be coupled to a welding power source when the power sources is live and outputting power. Power is stored in the component, such as in capacitors, for operation of a local power supply, such as for an operator interface, display, and the like. Upon connection to the power source, the current application to the capacitors may be delayed to reduce or prevent arcing. The inrush current may also be limited, as may the voltage, to similarly reduce arcing and to provide additional benefits.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Anthony Van Bergen Salsich, Edward G. Beistle
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Patent number: 10056010Abstract: A weld training system is provided. The weld training system includes a welding torch configured to perform a welding procedure and a mobile device coupled to the welding torch. The mobile device is configured to detect, via one or more sensors, dynamic position or orientation information of the welding torch during the welding procedure to determine one or more operating parameters of the welding procedure. The mobile device is also configured to display a welding environment based at least in part on the one or more operating parameters.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2014Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Anthony Van Bergen Salsich, William Joshua Becker, Bruce Patrick Albrecht
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Publication number: 20180147649Abstract: A method of operating a welding wire feeder includes receiving an input power signal from a power source and converting the input power signal to a bus power signal on an internal bus at a first time with a boost converter. The method also includes detecting bus voltage and bus current of the bus power signal on the internal bus and converting the bus power signal to a welding output signal at a second time with a buck converter. The welding output signal is suitable for a controlled waveform welding process. The method also includes detecting output voltage and output current of the weld output, and reducing a voltage ripple on the internal bus based at least in part on the detected bus and output current and/or voltages.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2018Publication date: May 31, 2018Inventors: Anthony Van Bergen Salsich, Edward G. Beistle
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Patent number: 9878393Abstract: A method of operating a welding wire feeder includes receiving an input power signal from a power source and converting the input power signal to a bus power signal on an internal bus at a first time with a boost converter. The method also includes detecting bus voltage and bus current of the bus power signal on the internal bus and converting the bus power signal to a welding output signal at a second time with a buck converter. The welding output signal is suitable for a controlled waveform welding process. The method also includes detecting output voltage and output current of the weld output, and reducing a voltage ripple on the internal bus based at least in part on the detected bus and output current and/or voltages.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Anthony Van Bergen Salsich, Edward G. Beistle
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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: 20170252849Abstract: Methods and apparatus to communicate via a weld cable are disclosed. An example welding accessory includes a first port to receive input power via a first weld cable, a power converter to convert the input power to output power, a second port to output the input power via a second weld cable, and one or more output switches to selectively divert the input power from the power converter to the second port.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2016Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Joseph Robert Ryan, James Andrew Byrne, Richard Mark Achtner, Anthony Van Bergen Salsich
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Publication number: 20170216953Abstract: A method of operating a welding wire feeder includes receiving an input power from a welding power source, actuating a power relay to close and open a first current carrying path for application of the input power, and actuating bypass circuitry coupled in parallel to the power relay to close and open a second current carrying path in coordination with actuating the power relay. The method of operating the welding wire feeder also includes providing a welding wire to a welding torch.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Anthony Van Bergen Salsich, Brian Lee Ott, Edward G. Beistle
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Publication number: 20170187305Abstract: A welding or cutting device includes a first transistor coupled between a first node and a second node. The first transistor controls current and voltage provided to an inductor during a welding or cutting operation. The welding or cutting device also includes a first diode coupled in series with the first transistor between the second node and a third node, and a second diode coupled in parallel with the first transistor and the first diode between the first node and a fourth node. Additionally, the welding or cutting device includes a second transistor coupled in series with the second diode and in parallel with the first transistor and the first diode between the fourth node and the third node. The second transistor controls a voltage applied to a transistor during a freewheeling operation of the inductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2016Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventor: Anthony Van Bergen Salsich
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Patent number: 9662735Abstract: A method of operating a welding wire feeder includes receiving an input power from a welding power source, actuating a power relay to close and open a first current carrying path for application of the input power, and actuating bypass circuitry coupled in parallel to the power relay to close and open a second current carrying path in coordination with actuating the power relay. The method of operating the welding wire feeder also includes providing a welding wire to a welding torch.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Anthony Van Bergen Salsich, Brian Lee Ott, Edward G. Beistle
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Patent number: 9463523Abstract: A welding wire feeder includes a welding wire feed drive configured to drive welding wire towards a welding application and wire feed control circuitry coupled to the welding wire feed drive. The wire feed control circuitry is also configured to control the drive of welding wire towards the welding application. The welding wire feeder also includes power conversion circuitry and welding process control circuitry coupled to the power conversion circuitry. The power conversion circuitry is configured to receive input power from a welding power source and to convert the input power to controlled waveform welding output. The welding process control circuitry is configured to provide control signals for conversion of the input power to the controlled waveform welding output. The welding wire feeder also includes a process operator interface coupled to the welding process control circuitry and configured to permit operator selection of a controlled waveform welding process.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Michael William Roth, Joseph Robert Ryan, Anthony Van Bergen Salsich, Markus Michael Dantinne, Brian James Veik
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Publication number: 20150375329Abstract: A modular direct current power source is provided. One welding power supply system includes a plurality of hysteretic buck converters coupled in parallel. The hysteretic buck converters are configured to receive a common input and to provide combined output power to a common load based upon the common input.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventor: Anthony Van Bergen Salsich
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Patent number: 9156103Abstract: A modular direct current power source is provided. One welding power supply system includes a plurality of hysteretic buck converters coupled in parallel. The hysteretic buck converters are configured to receive a common input and to provide combined output power to a common load based upon the common input.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2011Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventor: Anthony Van Bergen Salsich
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Publication number: 20150283652Abstract: A welding system monitors the changes in the power output provided from a power supply to a device to determine the inductance of power cables between the power supply and the device. The device may determine the inductance of the power cables based at least in part on a delay in a threshold change in voltage to the device after a change in the current demand of the device, a delay in the initialization of the change in the current demand of the device after an initialization signal, a rate of change of the current drawn by the device, or a relative comparison of the voltage to the device and the current drawn by the device, or any combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: Kyle Andrew Pfeifer, Anthony Van Bergen Salsich, Gregg Donald Prochnow, Jeremy Daniel Overesch
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Patent number: 9089918Abstract: A grounding system is provided for welding applications. The system comprises a pair of contacts that are brought into close grounding contact with a workpiece, and a measurement circuit coupled to the contacts. The contacts may be urged into intimate contact with the workpiece by a biasing structure that pulls the contacts tightly against the workpiece. The measurement circuit may include a center-tap transformer having a secondary coupled to a ground lead and to the contacts. A primary winding of the transformer is coupled to an oscillator that executes a measurement test. The system may provide an indication of the quality of the ground in the form of an operator perceptible notification, a digitized value, or any other suitable form.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Joseph Carl Gitter, George Harold Baus, Anthony Van Bergen Salsich
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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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Publication number: 20150154884Abstract: A weld training system is provided. The weld training system includes a welding torch configured to perform a welding procedure and a mobile device coupled to the welding torch. The mobile device is configured to detect, via one or more sensors, dynamic position or orientation information of the welding torch during the welding procedure to determine one or more operating parameters of the welding procedure. The mobile device is also configured to display a welding environment based at least in part on the one or more operating parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2014Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Anthony Van Bergen Salsich, William Joshua Becker, Bruce Patrick Albrecht