Patents by Inventor James Andrew Byrne

James Andrew Byrne 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).

  • METHODS AND APPARATUS TO SWITCH A WELD POWER OUTPUT
    Publication number: 20240066619
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Robert Ryan, James Andrew Byrne, Richard Mark Achtner, Anthony Van Bergen Salsich
  • Methods and apparatus to switch a weld power output
    Patent number: 11819960
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Robert Ryan, James Andrew Byrne, Richard Mark Achtner, Anthony Van Bergen Salsich
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS TO SWITCH A WELD POWER OUTPUT
    Publication number: 20200001389
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph Robert Ryan, James Andrew Byrne, Richard Mark Achtner, Anthony Van Bergen Salsich
  • Methods and apparatus to switch a weld power output
    Patent number: 10406624
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Robert Ryan, James Andrew Byrne, Richard Mark Achtner, Anthony Van Bergen Salsich
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS TO SWITCH A WELD POWER OUTPUT
    Publication number: 20170252849
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph Robert Ryan, James Andrew Byrne, Richard Mark Achtner, Anthony Van Bergen Salsich
  • SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR HEATING AN INSIDE WALL OF A PIPE OR A VESSEL
    Publication number: 20150034629
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for heating an inside wall of a pipe or a vessel. In one example, a system is for heating an inside wall of a pipe, a vessel, or some combination thereof. The system includes a movable mechanical device configured to be positioned at least partially within the pipe, the vessel, or some combination thereof. The movable mechanical device is configured to be moved using control circuitry. The system also includes a heating device coupled to the movable mechanical device and configured to be positioned at least partially within the pipe, the vessel, or some combination thereof. The heating device is also configured to heat the inside wall of the pipe, the vessel, or some combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Dale Sherrill, James Andrew Byrne