Patents by Inventor Bruce A. Casner

Bruce A. Casner 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
  • Remote master reset of machine
    Patent number: 10933486
    Abstract: A welding machine includes one or more processors configured to control the welding machine and remote reset circuitry communicatively coupled to the one or more processors. The remote reset circuitry is configured to receive a remote signal and to reset the one or more processors based at least in part on the remote signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventor: Bruce A. Casner
  • 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
  • Methods and apparatus to control a weld current amperage
    Patent number: 10427237
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to control a weld current amperage are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes identifying an amperage parameter of a welding device, determining a voltage set point based on the amperage parameter and a voltage correction factor, outputting weld current based on the amperage parameter and the voltage set point, comparing a measured voltage corresponding to the weld current to a threshold, and when the measured voltage satisfies the threshold, and adjusting an amperage of the weld current based on the amperage parameter, the voltage set point, and the measured voltage using a first amperage-voltage relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: James F. Ulrich, Bruce A. Casner, Zakary Stapp
  • 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
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL A WELD CURRENT AMPERAGE
    Publication number: 20170225254
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to control a weld current amperage are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes identifying an amperage parameter of a welding device, determining a voltage set point based on the amperage parameter and a voltage correction factor, outputting weld current based on the amperage parameter and the voltage set point, comparing a measured voltage corresponding to the weld current to a threshold, and when the measured voltage satisfies the threshold, and adjusting an amperage of the weld current based on the amperage parameter, the voltage set point, and the measured voltage using a first amperage-voltage relationship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: James F. Ulrich, Bruce A. Casner, Zakary Stapp
  • Systems and methods for diagnosing secondary weld errors
    Patent number: 9381591
    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: August 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Robert Raimund Davidson, Richard J. Schuh, Anthony Joseph Kowaleski, Thomas Allen Bunker, Nicholas James Dessart, Bruce A. Casner
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING SECONDARY WELD ERRORS
    Publication number: 20150343551
    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: August 12, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Raimund Davidson, Richard J. Schuh, Anthony Joseph Kowaleski, Thomas Allen Bunker, Nicholas James Dessart, Bruce A. Casner
  • Systems and methods for diagnosing secondary weld errors
    Patent number: 9108264
    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 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Robert Raimund Davidson, Richard J. Schuh, Anthony Joseph Kowaleski, Thomas Allen Bunker, Nicholas James Dessart, Bruce A. Casner
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING SECONDARY WELD ERRORS
    Publication number: 20150114939
    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: January 5, 2015
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Raimund Davidson, Richard J. Schuh, Anthony Joseph Kowaleski, Thomas Allen Bunker, Nicholas James Dessart, 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
  • REMOTE MASTER RESET OF MACHINE
    Publication number: 20140238964
    Abstract: A welding machine includes one or more processors configured to control the welding machine and remote reset circuitry communicatively coupled to the one or more processors. The remote reset circuitry is configured to receive a remote signal and to reset the one or more processors based at least in part on the remote signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventor: 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