Patents by Inventor Joshua Thomas Stiever

Joshua Thomas Stiever 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).

  • METHOD FOR SETTING WELDING PARAMETERS
    Publication number: 20230150049
    Abstract: Systems and methods for setting welding parameters are provided. For example, in certain embodiments, a method includes receiving an input relating to a change in a parameter of welding power of a welding system via a welding system interface. The method also includes displaying a graphical representation of an acceptable range of values for the parameter of the welding power on a display device of the welding system interface, wherein the acceptable range of values is based on other parameters of a welding process being performed by the welding system. The method further includes constraining subsequent manual inputs relating to changes in the parameter of the welding power to the acceptable range of values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Craig Steven Knoener, John Carmen Granato, JR., Albert Matthew Nowak, Megan Katherine Parker, Benjamin D. Romenesko, Joshua Thomas Stiever, Ronald Dewayne Woodward
  • Method for setting welding parameters
    Patent number: 11554439
    Abstract: Systems and methods for setting welding parameters are provided. For example, in certain embodiments, a method includes receiving an input relating to a change in a parameter of welding power of a welding system via a welding system interface. The method also includes displaying a graphical representation of an acceptable range of values for the parameter of the welding power on a display device of the welding system interface, wherein the acceptable range of values is based on other parameters of a welding process being performed by the welding system. The method further includes constraining subsequent manual inputs relating to changes in the parameter of the welding power to the acceptable range of values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Steven Knoener, John Carmen Granato, Jr., Albert Matthew Nowak, Megan Katherine Parker, Benjamin D. Romenesko, Joshua Thomas Stiever, Ronald Dewayne Woodward
  • Modular power conversion system and method
    Patent number: 11027354
    Abstract: A power conversion assembly for use in a welding power supply includes a power magnetics module and a power electronics module. The power magnetics module includes at least one transformer disposed on a first wind tunnel housing. The power electronics module is separate from and electrically coupled to the power magnetics module. The power electronics module includes switching circuitry and one or more heat sinks to remove heat from the switching circuitry. The switching circuitry and the heat sinks are disposed on a second wind tunnel housing coupled to the first wind tunnel housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Alan Dunahoo, Ronald Dewayne Woodward, Benjamin David Romenesko, Chris J. Roehl, Craig Steven Knoener, Joshua Thomas Stiever
  • MODULAR POWER CONVERSION SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140374395
    Abstract: A power conversion assembly for use in a welding power supply includes a power magnetics module and a power electronics module. The power magnetics module includes at least one transformer disposed on a first wind tunnel housing. The power electronics module is separate from and electrically coupled to the power magnetics module. The power electronics module includes switching circuitry and one or more heat sinks to remove heat from the switching circuitry. The switching circuitry and the heat sinks are disposed on a second wind tunnel housing coupled to the first wind tunnel housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Jason Alan Dunahoo, Ronald Dewayne Woodward, Benjamin David Romenesko, Chris J. Roehl, Craig Steven Knoener, Joshua Thomas Stiever
  • METHOD FOR SETTING WELDING PARAMETERS
    Publication number: 20120241429
    Abstract: Systems and methods for setting welding parameters are provided. For example, in certain embodiments, a method includes receiving an input relating to a change in a parameter of welding power of a welding system via a welding system interface. The method also includes displaying a graphical representation of an acceptable range of values for the parameter of the welding power on a display device of the welding system interface, wherein the acceptable range of values is based on other parameters of a welding process being performed by the welding system. The method further includes constraining subsequent manual inputs relating to changes in the parameter of the welding power to the acceptable range of values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Steven Knoener, John Carmen Granato, JR., Albert Matthew Nowak, Megan Katherine Parker, Benjamin D. Romenesko, Joshua Thomas Stiever, Ronald Dewayne Woodward