Patents by Inventor Daniel C. Fosbinder
Daniel C. Fosbinder 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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Publication number: 20230302564Abstract: A system, in one embodiment, may include a portable unit having an engine, a generator coupled to the engine, a compressor coupled to the engine, and a priority load controller. The controller may be configured to adjust various loads on the engine, the generator, or the compressor, or a combination thereof, in response to a priority control scheme. A computer-implemented method, in another embodiment, may include adjusting power output to various loads on an engine, a welding generator coupled to the engine, or an air compressor coupled to the engine, or a combination thereof, in a portable welding unit in response to a priority control scheme.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventor: Daniel C. Fosbinder
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Patent number: 11745282Abstract: An engine-driven welder/generator is controlled by an integrated controller that is coupled to both the engine and to the welder/generator. The controller receives input signals for operational parameters of the engine, and additional signals indicative of electrical output by the welder/generator. Operation of the engine and welder/generator may thus be coordinated. The controller may control speed, timing, fuel injection, and so forth of the engine, and output of the welder/generator, such as by control of input to a field coil.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2017Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Richard Beeson, Daniel C. Fosbinder, Michael J. Trinkner
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Patent number: 11484959Abstract: A system, in one embodiment, may include a portable unit having an engine, a generator coupled to the engine, a compressor coupled to the engine, and a priority load controller. The controller may be configured to adjust various loads on the engine, the generator, or the compressor, or a combination thereof, in response to a priority control scheme. A computer-implemented method, in another embodiment, may include adjusting power output to various loads on an engine, a welding generator coupled to the engine, or an air compressor coupled to the engine, or a combination thereof, in a portable welding unit in response to a priority control scheme.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Daniel C. Fosbinder
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Patent number: 11027356Abstract: An engine-driven welder generator is controlled based upon power draw for welding and other applications. Once a welding arc is initiated, the power draw is monitored. The engine speed, and therefore the power output of the generator, may be increased or maintained based upon the power draw. The power draw may include both welding power draw and auxiliary power draw. The engine speed is increased in increments. The initial engine speed and subsequent increments may depend upon particular welding processes or regimes.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2018Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Randall J. DuVal, Daniel C. Fosbinder, Nathan J. Jochman, Christopher Wierschke, John C. Leisner
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Patent number: 10576573Abstract: A system, in one embodiment, may include a portable welding unit having an engine, a generator coupled to the engine, a compressor coupled to the engine, and a smart battery charger coupled to the generator. A system, in another embodiment, may include a battery charger, wherein the battery charger is configured to monitor a temperature of a battery, an ambient temperature, a battery charge time, or a combination thereof. A system, in a further embodiment, may include at least one circuit having a welding control circuit and a battery charge circuit. The battery charge circuit may be configured to adjust an output based on a battery type, a battery voltage rating, a sensed feedback, a battery test, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2014Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Daniel C. Fosbinder
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Publication number: 20190105723Abstract: An engine-driven welder generator is controlled based upon power draw for welding and other applications. Once a welding arc is initiated, the power draw is monitored. The engine speed, and therefore the power output of the generator, may be increased or maintained based upon the power draw. The power draw may include both welding power draw and auxiliary power draw. The engine speed is increased in increments. The initial engine speed and subsequent increments may depend upon particular welding processes or regimes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Randall J. DuVal, Daniel C. Fosbinder, Nathan J. Jochman, Christopher Wierschke, John C. Leisner
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Patent number: 10144082Abstract: An engine-driven welder generator is controlled based upon power draw for welding and other applications. Once a welding arc is initiated, the power draw is monitored. The engine speed, and therefore the power output of the generator, may be increased or maintained based upon the power draw. The power draw may include both welding power draw and auxiliary power draw. The engine speed is increased in increments. The initial engine speed and subsequent increments may depend upon particular welding processes or regimes.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Randall J. DuVal, Daniel C. Fosbinder, Nathan J. Jochman, Christopher Wierschke, John C. Leisner
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Publication number: 20180104760Abstract: An engine-driven welder/generator is controlled by an integrated controller that is coupled to both the engine and to the welder/generator. The controller receives input signals for operational parameters of the engine, and additional signals indicative of electrical output by the welder/generator. Operation of the engine and welder/generator may thus be coordinated. The controller may control speed, timing, fuel injection, and so forth of the engine, and output of the welder/generator, such as by control of input to a field coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Richard Beeson, Daniel C. Fosbinder, Michael J. Trinkner
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Patent number: 9821398Abstract: A welding system includes an engine-driven welder generator that produces welding power. A welding torch receives the welding power and applies it to a stick electrode to initiate and maintain a welding arc. A parameter of the welding power, such as voltage, is monitored, such as to determine whether spikes occur during a short time after arc initiation. Based upon the monitored parameter, the engine speed is controlled. The engine speed may be increased or maintained at an elevated level if the monitored parameter indicates that particular types of electrode are being used, such as XX10 or cellulose electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Daniel C. Fosbinder, James R. Brook
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Patent number: 9796037Abstract: An engine-driven welder/generator is controlled by an integrated controller that is coupled to both the engine and to the welder/generator. The controller receives input signals for operational parameters of the engine, and additional signals indicative of electrical output by the welder/generator. Operation of the engine and welder/generator may thus be coordinated. The controller may control speed, timing, fuel injection, and so forth of the engine, and output of the welder/generator, such as by control of input to a field coil.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Richard Beeson, Daniel C. Fosbinder, Michael J. Trinkner
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Publication number: 20170182579Abstract: An engine-driven welder generator is controlled based upon power draw for welding and other applications. Once a welding arc is initiated, the power draw is monitored. The engine speed, and therefore the power output of the generator, may be increased or maintained based upon the power draw. The power draw may include both welding power draw and auxiliary power draw. The engine speed is increased in increments. The initial engine speed and subsequent increments may depend upon particular welding processes or regimes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventors: Randall J. DuVal, Daniel C. Fosbinder, Nathan J. Jochman, Christopher Wierschke, John C. Leisner
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Patent number: 9604302Abstract: An engine-driven welder generator is controlled based upon power draw for welding and other applications. Once a welding arc is initiated, the power draw is monitored. The engine speed, and therefore the power output of the generator, may be increased or maintained based upon the power draw. The power draw may include both welding power draw and auxiliary power draw. The engine speed is increased in increments. The initial engine speed and subsequent increments may depend upon particular welding processes or regimes.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2016Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Randall J. DuVal, Daniel C. Fosbinder, Nathan J. Jochman, Christopher J. Wierschke, John C. Leisner
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Patent number: 9381593Abstract: An engine driven welder-generator including a chopper circuit and being adapted to produce an AC weld output, a DC weld output, and an auxiliary output is provided. The engine driven welder-generator is capable of selectively running at a low engine speed or a high engine speed based on operator inputs and may produce both AC and DC power outputs while utilizing the chopper circuit. The engine driven welder-generator is also adapted to provide an auxiliary output during an AC welding process and a DC welding process.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Randall Joseph DuVal, Daniel C. Fosbinder
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Publication number: 20160151851Abstract: An engine-driven welder generator is controlled based upon power draw for welding and other applications. Once a welding arc is initiated, the power draw is monitored. The engine speed, and therefore the power output of the generator, may be increased or maintained based upon the power draw. The power draw may include both welding power draw and auxiliary power draw. The engine speed is increased in increments. The initial engine speed and subsequent increments may depend upon particular welding processes or regimes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2016Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Randall J. DuVal, Daniel C. Fosbinder, Nathan J. Jochman, Christopher J. Wierschke, John C. Leisner
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Patent number: 9266183Abstract: An engine-driven welder generator is controlled based upon power draw for welding and other applications. Once a welding arc is initiated, the power draw is monitored. The engine speed, and therefore the power output of the generator, may be increased or maintained based upon the power draw. The power draw may include both welding power draw and auxiliary power draw. The engine speed is increased in increments. The initial engine speed and subsequent increments may depend upon particular welding processes or regimes.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Randall J. DuVal, Daniel C. Fosbinder, Nathan J. Jochman, Christopher J. Wierschke, John C. Leisner
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Publication number: 20160039033Abstract: A welding system includes an engine-driven welder generator that produces welding power. A welding torch receives the welding power and applies it to a stick electrode to initiate and maintain a welding arc. A parameter of the welding power, such as voltage, is monitored, such as to determine whether spikes occur during a short time after arc initiation. Based upon the monitored parameter, the engine speed is controlled. The engine speed may be increased or maintained at an elevated level if the monitored parameter indicates that particular types of electrode are being used, such as XX10 or cellulose electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Daniel C. Fosbinder, James R. Brook
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Patent number: 9162309Abstract: A welding system includes an engine-driven welder generator that produces welding power. A welding torch receives the welding power and applies it to a stick electrode to initiate and maintain a welding arc. A parameter of the welding power, such as voltage, is monitored, such as to determine whether spikes occur during a short time after arc initiation. Based upon the monitored parameter, the engine speed is controlled. The engine speed may be increased or maintained at an elevated level if the monitored parameter indicates that particular types of electrode are being used, such as XX10 or cellulose electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Daniel C. Fosbinder, James R. Brook
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Patent number: 8969762Abstract: A system, in one embodiment, may include a portable welder having a welding output, a charging output, a welding circuit coupled to the welding output; and a charging circuit coupled to the charging output. The charging circuit may be configured to automatically adjust power to the charging output based on a feedback associated with charging a battery.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2007Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Rick Beeson, Daniel C. Fosbinder
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Publication number: 20150028013Abstract: An engine driven welder-generator including a chopper circuit and being adapted to produce an AC weld output, a DC weld output, and an auxiliary output is provided. The engine driven welder-generator is capable of selectively running at a low engine speed or a high engine speed based on operator inputs and may produce both AC and DC power outputs while utilizing the chopper circuit. The engine driven welder-generator is also adapted to provide an auxiliary output during an AC welding process and a DC welding process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Randall Joseph DuVal, Daniel C. Fosbinder
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Patent number: 8866045Abstract: A system, in one embodiment, may include a portable welder having a welding output, a charging output, a welding circuit coupled to the welding output; and a charging circuit coupled to the charging output. The charging circuit may be configured to automatically adjust power to the charging output based on a feedback associated with charging a battery.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2007Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Rick Beeson, Daniel C. Fosbinder