Patents by Inventor Christopher D. McInnis

Christopher D. McInnis 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: 9821413
    Abstract: A multi-operational welding-type system including a user interface supported by a support structure and including a first user interface device moveable between a welding position, a gouging position, and an off position, and a second user interface device configured to alter operation parameters of the multi-operational welding-type system. A controller is supported by the support structure and monitors the position of the first user interface device and utilizes the operational parameters supplied via the second user interface device. The multi-operational welding-type system may perform only one of a gouging-type process and a welding-type process at a given time depending on the position of the first user interface device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Feldhausen, Jeffrey W. Rappold, Gary A. Thyssen, Craig S. Knoener, Christopher D. McInnis, Brian A. Schwartz, Michael W. Hogan, Jeffrey P. Lenz
  • Patent number: 9457433
    Abstract: A system and method for an integrated structural welding system includes a user interface and controller configured to coordinate both welding and gouging operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Feldhausen, Jeffrey W. Rappold, Gary A. Thyssen, Craig S. Knoener, Christopher D. McInnis, Brian A. Schwartz, Michael W. Hogan, Jeffrey P. Lenz
  • Patent number: 8937266
    Abstract: A system and method for an integrated structural welding system includes a welding-type power source configured to deliver welding-type power for a variety of welding-type processes. The system also includes a gouging torch connected to the welding-type power source to receive welding-type power during a gouging-type process and a wire feeder connected to the welding-type power source to receive welding-type power during a welding-process. Furthermore, the system includes a controller configured to coordinate operation of the wire feeder, the gouging torch, and the power supply to perform only one of the gouging-type process and the welding-type process at a given time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Feldhausen, Jeffrey W. Rappold, Gary A. Thyssen, Craig S. Knoener, Christopher D. McInnis, Brian A. Schwartz, Michael W. Hogan, Jeffrey P. Lenz
  • Patent number: 8937265
    Abstract: A system and method for an integrated structural welding system is designed to protect improve work flow efficiency. Specifically, a welding-type power source is provided that is free of user interface devices designed to select power parameters. Instead, a wire feeder is provided that includes a user interface configured to receive operational and power parameters and a controller configured to control operation of the welding-type power source based on the feedback received through the user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Feldhausen, Jeffrey W. Rappold, Gary A. Thyssen, Craig S. Knoener, Christopher D. McInnis, Brian A. Schwartz, Michael W. Hogan, Jeffrey P. Lenz
  • Patent number: 8895895
    Abstract: A system and method for an integrated structural welding system is designed to protect the components of the system against accidental damage and undue stresses. Specifically, portable structure and a strain protection system are provided. The strain protection system is supported by a portable structure and engages one or both of a welding-type cable and a power cable to transfer forces applied to the welding-type cable or power cable when adjusting a position of the portable structure to the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Feldhausen, Jeffrey W. Rappold, Gary A. Thyssen, Craig S. Knoener, Christopher D. McInnis, Brian A. Schwartz, Michael W. Hogan, Jeffrey P. Lenz, Kodi K. Welch
  • Patent number: 8809741
    Abstract: A system and method for an integrated structural welding system is designed to improve work flow efficiency. Accordingly, a multi-cable umbilical cord system is provided that combines and couples a number of power, control, and gas deliver cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Feldhausen, Jeffrey W. Rappold, Gary A. Thyssen, Christopher D. McInnis, Kodi K. Welch, Michael W. Hogan, Craig S. Knoener, Brian A. Schwartz, Jeffrey P. Lenz
  • Patent number: 7795840
    Abstract: A battery charging system which includes an input circuit configured to receive an input power and provide an output power on a first output terminal and a second output terminal. An output circuit has a first input terminal connected to the first output terminal and a second input terminal connected to the second output terminal to receive the output power and configured to condition the output power for a battery charging process. A first conductive plate with a first bus surface extends between the first input terminal and the first output terminal. An insulator plate has a first insulator surface disposed in an abutting relationship with the first bus surface and a second insulator surface. A second conductive plate has a second bus surface which extend between the second input terminal and the second output terminal and is disposed in an abutting relationship with the second insulator surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard J. Vogel, Brian A. Schwartz, Christopher D. McInnis
  • Publication number: 20090066289
    Abstract: A battery charging system which includes an input circuit configured to receive an input power and provide an output power on a first output terminal and a second output terminal. An output circuit has a first input terminal connected to the first output terminal and a second input terminal connected to the second output terminal to receive the output power and configured to condition the output power for a battery charging process. A first conductive plate with a first bus surface extends between the first input terminal and the first output terminal. An insulator plate has a first insulator surface disposed in an abutting relationship with the first bus surface and a second insulator surface. A second conductive plate has a second bus surface which extend between the second input terminal and the second output terminal and is disposed in an abutting relationship with the second insulator surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Bernard J. Vogel, Brian A. Schwartz, Christopher D. McInnis
  • Publication number: 20080203074
    Abstract: A system and method for an integrated structural welding system is designed to protect the components of the system against accidental damage and undue stresses. Specifically, portable structure and a strain protection system are provided. The strain protection system is supported by a portable structure and engages one or both of a welding-type cable and a power cable to transfer forces applied to the welding-type cable or power cable when adjusting a position of the portable structure to the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Joseph E. Feldhausen, Jeffrey W. Rappold, Gary A. Thyssen, Craig S. Knoener, Christopher D. McInnis, Brian A. Schwartz, Michael W. Hogan Hogan, Jeffrey P. Lenz, Kodi K. Welch
  • Publication number: 20080203075
    Abstract: A system and method for an integrated structural welding system is designed to improve work flow efficiency. Specifically, a portable support structure is provided that includes a number of integrated components, such as transmission power receptacles and gas supply connections, that provide ready access to resources to perform a number of welding-type processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Joseph E. Feldhausen, Jeffrey W. Rappold, Gary A. Thyssen, Craig S. Knoener, Christopher D. McInnis, Brian A. Schwartz, Michael W. Hogan
  • Publication number: 20080203067
    Abstract: A system and method for an integrated structural welding system includes a user interface and controller configured to coordinate both welding and gouging operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Joseph E. Feldhausen, Jeffrey W. Rappold, Gary A. Thyssen, Craig S. Knoener, Christopher D. McInnis, Brian A. Schwartz, Michael W. Hogan, Jeffrey P. Lenz