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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Patent number: 8859937Abstract: 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: July 26, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Randall Joseph DuVal, Daniel C. Fosbinder
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Publication number: 20140299589Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventor: Daniel C. Fosbinder
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Patent number: 8766139Abstract: A system, in one embodiment, includes an engine, a generator coupled to the engine, a compressor coupled to the engine, and a controller configured to soft start the compressor. A method, in another embodiment, includes soft starting an air compressor in a portable welding unit having the air compressor, an engine coupled to the air compressor, and a welding generator coupled to the engine.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2007Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Eric M. Kropp, Daniel C. Fosbinder
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Patent number: 8759714Abstract: A system 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. The smart battery charger may be configured to monitor a temperature of a battery, an ambient temperature, a battery charge time, or a combination thereof. The smart battery charger may also 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: July 6, 2007Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Daniel C. Fosbinder
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Publication number: 20140158671Abstract: 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: February 17, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventor: Daniel C. Fosbinder
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Patent number: 8653415Abstract: 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 sensor feedback and 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 sensor feedback and a priority control scheme.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2007Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Daniel C. Fosbinder
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Publication number: 20140027427Abstract: 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: June 4, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventors: Daniel C. Fosbinder, James R. Brook
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Publication number: 20140027428Abstract: 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: June 4, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventors: Randall J. DuVal, Daniel C. Fosbinder, Nathan J. Jochman, Christopher J. Wierschke, John C. Leisner
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Publication number: 20130306611Abstract: 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: July 26, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Randall Joseph DuVal, Daniel C. Fosbinder
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Patent number: 8502115Abstract: 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: April 7, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Randall Joseph DuVal, Daniel C. Fosbinder
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Patent number: 8338971Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling an internal combustion engine driving a generator/welder or a stand-alone generator. Controlling the engine may include altering the engine speed based upon a detected demand on the generator and/or operating parameters of a welder. For example, the engine speed may be increased based on a detected draw on the generator and/or the operating parameters of the welder. In addition, the engine speed may be automatically decreased to a non-standard idle speed or the engine may be automatically turned off if no demand is detected for a period of time. Additionally, the engine speed may be increased if only frequency-insensitive demands are detected on the generator. Combinations of these and further methods may be executed. Various devices are provided for implementing the above methods.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2012Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: David Edwin Radtke, Daniel C. Fosbinder, Joseph Carl Gitter
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Publication number: 20120138587Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling an internal combustion engine driving a generator/welder or a stand-alone generator. The engine and/or the generator is controlled based upon settings for welding. Controlling the engine may include altering the engine speed based upon a detected demand on the generator and/or operating parameters of a welder.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Daniel C. Fosbinder, Richard Beeson, Michael J. Trinkner
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Publication number: 20120138582Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling an internal combustion engine driving a generator/welder or a stand-alone generator. Controlling the engine may include altering the engine speed based upon a detected demand on the generator and/or operating parameters of a welder. For example, the engine speed may be increased based on a detected draw on the generator and/or the operating parameters of the welder. In addition, the engine speed may be automatically decreased to a non-standard idle speed or the engine may be automatically turned off if no demand is detected for a period of time. Additionally, the engine speed may be increased if only frequency-insensitive demands are detected on the generator. Combinations of these and further methods may be executed. Various devices are provided for implementing the above methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: David Edwin Radtke, Daniel C. Fosbinder, Joseph Carl Gitter
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Patent number: 8125094Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling an internal combustion engine driving a generator/welder or a stand-alone generator. Controlling the engine may include altering the engine speed based upon a detected demand on the generator and/or operating parameters of a welder. For example, the engine speed may be increased based on a detected draw on the generator and/or the operating parameters of the welder. In addition, the engine speed may be automatically decreased to a non-standard idle speed or the engine may be automatically turned off if no demand is detected for a period of time. Additionally, the engine speed may be increased if only frequency-insensitive demands are detected on the generator. Combinations of these and further methods may be executed. Various devices are provided for implementing the above methods.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: David Edwin Radtke, Daniel C. Fosbinder, Joseph Carl Gitter
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Patent number: 8115328Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling an internal combustion engine driving a generator/welder or a stand-alone generator. The engine and/or the generator is controlled based upon settings for welding. Controlling the engine may include altering the engine speed based upon a detected demand on the generator and/or operating parameters of a welder.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Daniel C. Fosbinder, Richard Beeson, Michael J. Trinkner
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Patent number: 7858903Abstract: A technique is disclosed for controlling a constant current regime, such as for stick welding. The regime includes a dig segment or regime in which current is increased as voltage decreases. The dig regime is initiated at a voltage that can be set by an operator. The constant current regime also includes two distinct constant current segments separated by a transition segment. The transition segment occurs at a predetermined voltage, permitting rapid and predictable operation as an arc is lengthened during welding. The constant current segments may be suitable for different types of electrode. The dig selection also permits customizing the regime for soft or stiff digs that are initiated at different voltages (or arc lengths) suitable for different electrode types.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2006Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Adam P. Laabs, Daniel C. Fosbinder
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Patent number: 7858904Abstract: A system and method of controlling available power of an auxiliary output of a welding-type power source is disclosed. The welding-type power source is configured to supply power to a variable combination of a welding-type output and the auxiliary output and includes a controller configured to detect a load on the auxiliary output. The controller is configured to monitor an engine operating parameter of the welding-type power source and to limit the amount of power provided to the auxiliary output to an amount of power capable of being generated by the engine at a current engine condition.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2005Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Daniel C. Fosbinder
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Publication number: 20100314372Abstract: 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: April 7, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Randall Joseph DuVal, Daniel C. Fosbinder
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Publication number: 20100193489Abstract: 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: January 30, 2009Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: Illinios Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Richard Beeson, Daniel C. Fosbinder, Michael J. Trinkner
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Publication number: 20100194118Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling an internal combustion engine driving a generator/welder or a stand-alone generator. Controlling the engine may include altering the engine speed based upon a detected demand on the generator and/or operating parameters of a welder. For example, the engine speed may be increased based on a detected draw on the generator and/or the operating parameters of the welder. In addition, the engine speed may be automatically decreased to a non-standard idle speed or the engine may be automatically turned off if no demand is detected for a period of time. Additionally, the engine speed may be increased if only frequency-insensitive demands are detected on the generator. Combinations of these and further methods may be executed. Various devices are provided for implementing the above methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2009Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: IIIinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: David Edwin Radtke, Daniel C. Fosbinder, Joseph Carl Gitter