Patents by Inventor Kenneth A Stanzel
Kenneth A Stanzel 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: 10183352Abstract: A welding system is disclosed in which the rate of advancement of wire electrode is determined automatically. The device can include a control circuit that determines the rate of advancement of the wire electrode in response to a signal from the voltage selection device of the welding system. Depending upon the operator selected voltage which is selected via the voltage selection device, the control circuit will determine the appropriate rate of wire electrode advancement and control the advancement mechanism (e.g., electric motor) accordingly. Linking of the voltage level and wire-feed speed controls facilities easy of use for more novice operators and, furthermore, facilitates single-handed adjustment of two operational parameters during a welding process.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2013Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Kenneth A. Stanzel, Bernard J. Vogel, Chris Roehl, Kelley Morrow
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Patent number: 9333585Abstract: In one embodiment, a system is provided with a welding wire feeder that includes a first wheel having a first rotational direction, and a second wheel having a second rotational direction opposite from the first rotational direction. The first and second wheels are disposed compressively about a wire feed region, and the first and second wheels are drivingly coupled together to output substantially equal tangential speeds in the wire feed region. In addition, the first wheel, or the second wheel, or both the first and second wheels comprise a drive wheel directly coupled to a gear without separately coupling both the drive wheel and the gear to a shaft.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2015Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC.Inventors: Jonathan R. Ertmer, Jeff Lenzner, Kenneth A. Stanzel, Ronald D. Woodward
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Publication number: 20150266126Abstract: In one embodiment, a system is provided with a welding wire feeder that includes a first wheel having a first rotational direction, and a second wheel having a second rotational direction opposite from the first rotational direction. The first and second wheels are disposed compressively about a wire feed region, and the first and second wheels are drivingly coupled together to output substantially equal tangential speeds in the wire feed region. In addition, the first wheel, or the second wheel, or both the first and second wheels comprise a drive wheel directly coupled to a gear without separately coupling both the drive wheel and the gear to a shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Jonathan R. Ertmer, Jeff Lenzner, Kenneth A. Stanzel, Ronald D. Woodward
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Patent number: 9050680Abstract: In one embodiment, a system is provided with a welding wire feeder that includes a first wheel having a first rotational direction, and a second wheel having a second rotational direction opposite from the first rotational direction. The first and second wheels are disposed compressively about a wire feed region, and the first and second wheels are drivingly coupled together to output substantially equal tangential speeds in the wire feed region. In addition, the first wheel, or the second wheel, or both the first and second wheels comprise a drive wheel directly coupled to a gear without separately coupling both the drive wheel and the gear to a shaft.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Jonathan R. Ertmer, Jeff Lenzner, Kenneth A. Stanzel, Ronald D. Woodward
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Patent number: 8890031Abstract: A system for controlling a welding operation provides for open-loop control of voltage applied to a wire electrode during an initial arc initiation stage of operation. The voltage may be based upon an operator set voltage. Electrode wire feed speeds may be varied during the same period. The voltage may be changed, but still open-loop controlled after initial contact between the electrode and a workpiece. The control transitions from open-loop to closed loop following the arc initiation stage, which may be a fixed interval or varied based upon various factors. Closed-loop voltage control then ensues, in which voltage may be limited to values based upon the initial open-loop voltage. The voltage may be regulated by control of SCR firing angles, such as by reference to a zero-crossing of an input AC waveform.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2006Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Bernard J. Vogel, Kenneth A. Stanzel
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Publication number: 20140061176Abstract: A welding system is disclosed in which the rate of advancement of wire electrode is determined automatically. The device can include a control circuit that determines the rate of advancement of the wire electrode in response to a signal from the voltage selection device of the welding system. Depending upon the operator selected voltage which is selected via the voltage selection device, the control circuit will determine the appropriate rate of wire electrode advancement and control the advancement mechanism (e.g., electric motor) accordingly. Linking of the voltage level and wire-feed speed controls facilities easy of use for more novice operators and, furthermore, facilitates single-handed adjustment of two operational parameters during a welding process.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Kenneth A. Stanzel, Bernard J. Vogel, Chris Roehl, Kelley Morrow
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Publication number: 20140034627Abstract: In one embodiment, a system is provided with a welding wire feeder that includes a first wheel having a first rotational direction, and a second wheel having a second rotational direction opposite from the first rotational direction. The first and second wheels are disposed compressively about a wire feed region, and the first and second wheels are drivingly coupled together to output substantially equal tangential speeds in the wire feed region. In addition, the first wheel, or the second wheel, or both the first and second wheels comprise a drive wheel directly coupled to a gear without separately coupling both the drive wheel and the gear to a shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Jonathan R. Ertmer, Jeff Lenzner, Kenneth A. Stanzel, Ronald D. Woodward
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Patent number: 8604389Abstract: A welding system is disclosed in which the rate of advancement of wire electrode is determined automatically. The device can include a control circuit that determines the rate of advancement of the wire electrode in response to a signal from the voltage selection device of the welding system. Depending upon the operator selected voltage which is selected via the voltage selection device, the control circuit will determine the appropriate rate of wire electrode advancement and control the advancement mechanism (e.g., electric motor) accordingly. Linking of the voltage level and wire-feed speed controls facilities easy of use for more novice operators and, furthermore, facilitates single-handed adjustment of two operational parameters during a welding process.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2006Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Kenneth A. Stanzel, Bernard J. Vogel, Chris Roehl, Kelley Morrow
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Patent number: 8575517Abstract: In one embodiment, a system is provided with a welding wire feeder that a first wheel having a first rotational direction, and a second wheel having a rotational direction opposite from the first rotational direction. The first and wheels are disposed compressively about a wire feed region, and the first and wheels are drivingly coupled together to output substantially equal tangential in the wire feed region. In addition, the first wheel, or the second wheel, or first and second wheels comprise a drive wheel directly coupled to a gear separately coupling both the drive wheel and the gear to a shaft.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2006Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Jonathan R. Ertmer, Jeff Lenzner, Kenneth A. Stanzel, Ronald D. Woodward
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Patent number: 8278601Abstract: A spool gun having a quick connector connectable to an electrical power source and a gas source is disclosed. A connection line extends from the spool gun and is attached to a connector. The connector both fluidly connects the spool gun to a shielding gas source and electrically connects the spool gun to a power source constructed to generate a welding-type power. Such a spool gun is quickly and efficiently connectable to the gas and power systems required for performing welding processes.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Kenneth A. Stanzel
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Patent number: 7985940Abstract: A welder having an internal shielding gas regulator is disclosed. The welder has an internal gas cylinder and an internal regulator disposed in an enclosure. The welder may be equipped with an auxiliary shielding gas cylinder inlet so that a bulk shielding gas cylinder can be attached thereto and have a flow therefrom regulated by the internal shielding gas regulator. The welder constructed according to the invention is highly transportable, compact, and self-sufficient.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Bruce Albrecht, Tim Alan Matus, Bernard J. Vogel, Kenneth A. Stanzel
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Publication number: 20100276399Abstract: A spool gun having a quick connector connectable to an electrical power source and a gas source is disclosed. A connection line extends from the spool gun and is attached to a connector. The connector both fluidly connects the spool gun to a shielding gas source and electrically connects the spool gun to a power source constructed to generate a welding-type power. Such a spool gun is quickly and efficiently connectable to the gas and power systems required for performing welding processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Kenneth A. Stanzel
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Patent number: 7755000Abstract: A spool gun having a quick connector connectable to an electrical power source and a gas source is disclosed. A connection line extends from the spool gun and is attached to a connector. The connector both fluidly connects the spool gun to a shielding gas source and electrically connects the spool gun to a power source constructed to generate a welding-type power. Such a spool gun is quickly and efficiently connectable to the gas and power systems required for performing welding processes.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Kenneth A. Stanzel
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Patent number: 7429712Abstract: A welding-type device and gas system for use therewith are disclosed. The gas system of the welding-type device includes a canister that is constructed to contain a shielding gas therein and is connectable to the welding-type device. The canister is sized to be mounted to the welding-type device when it is attached thereto such that the welding-type device can be efficiently and conveniently transported from one location to another with the source of shielding gas securely affixed thereto.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2005Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Kenneth A. Stanzel, John Breitbach, Ronald Woodward, Bruce Albrecht, John H. Pilarski
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Publication number: 20080223830Abstract: A welding-type device and gas system for use therewith is disclosed. The welding-type device includes a power supply constructed to generate a welding-type power, a housing enclosing the power source, and a cylinder holder attached to an external surface of the housing. The device further includes a pressure vessel removably secured within the cylinder holder, the pressure vessel constructed to provide a shielding gas to a weld and having a height that is generally less than a height of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: Eugene Gibbons, Kenneth A. Stanzel, John Breitbach, Ronald Woodward, Bruce Albrecht, John H. Pilarski
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Patent number: 7423238Abstract: A wire feeder and gas system for use therewith is shown. The gas system of the wire feeder includes a canister that is constructed to contain a shielding gas therein and is connectable to the wire feeder. The canister is supported by the wire feeder when it is connected thereto such that the wire feeder can be efficiently and conveniently transported from one location to another with the source of shielding gas securely connected thereto.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2005Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Kenneth A. Stanzel, John Breitbach, Ronald Woodward
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Patent number: 7411147Abstract: A gas bottle for welding-type devices, a shielding gas system, and a method for providing shielding gas to a weld are disclosed. The gas bottle has a valve constructed to be connected to a welding-type device and is preferably formed to fit within a cavity of a welding-type device. The gas bottle is constructed to provide shielding gas to the welding-type device immediately upon connection of the gas bottle to the welding-type device thereby eliminating a manual valve.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2004Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Kenneth A. Stanzel, Ronald Woodward, John Breitbach
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Publication number: 20080149602Abstract: A system, in some embodiments, includes a multi-torch power supply. The power supply has a first circuit configured to control output to a first electrical torch, and a second circuit configured to control output to a second electrical torch. The power supply also has a power source configured to supply power to the first and second circuits to enable both independent and simultaneous operation of the first and second electrical torches.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Jeff Lenzner, Ronald D. Woodward, Kenneth A. Stanzel
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Publication number: 20080035624Abstract: In one embodiment, a system is provided with a welding wire feeder that a first wheel having a first rotational direction, and a second wheel having a rotational direction opposite from the first rotational direction. The first and wheels are disposed compressively about a wire feed region, and the first and wheels are drivingly coupled together to output substantially equal tangential in the wire feed region. In addition, the first wheel, or the second wheel, or first and second wheels comprise a drive wheel directly coupled to a gear separately coupling both the drive wheel and the gear to a shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2006Publication date: February 14, 2008Inventors: Jonathan R. Ertmer, Jeff Lenzner, Kenneth A. Stanzel, Ronald D. Woodward
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Publication number: 20070251932Abstract: A system for controlling a welding operation provides for open-loop control of voltage applied to a wire electrode during an initial arc initiation stage of operation. The voltage may be based upon an operator set voltage. Electrode wire feed speeds may be varied during the same period. The voltage may be changed, but still open-loop controlled after initial contact between the electrode and a workpiece. The control transitions from open-loop to closed loop following the arc initiation stage, which may be a fixed interval or varied based upon various factors. Closed-loop voltage control then ensues, in which voltage may be limited to values based upon the initial open-loop voltage. The voltage may be regulated by control of SCR firing angles, such as by reference to a zero-crossing of an input AC waveform.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2006Publication date: November 1, 2007Inventors: Bernard Vogel, Kenneth Stanzel