Patents by Inventor Kevin John Mlnarik
Kevin John Mlnarik 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: 11510290Abstract: An induction heating system includes an induction heating head assembly configured to move relative to a workpiece. The induction heating system may also include a temperature sensor assembly configured to detect a temperature of the workpiece and/or a travel sensor assembly configured to detect a position, movement, or direction of movement of the induction heating head assembly relative to the workpiece, and to transmit feedback signals to a controller configured to adjust the power provided to the induction heating head assembly by a power source based at least in part on the feedback signals. In certain embodiments, the induction heating system may also include a connection box configured to receive the feedback signals, to perform certain conversions of the feedback signals, and to provide the feedback signals to the power source.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Edward G. Beistle, Kevin John Mlnarik, Paul David Verhagen
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Patent number: 11197350Abstract: An induction heating system includes an induction heating head assembly configured to move relative to a workpiece. The induction heating system may also include a temperature sensor assembly configured to detect a temperature of the workpiece and/or a travel sensor assembly configured to detect a position, movement, or direction of movement of the induction heating head assembly relative to the workpiece, and to transmit feedback signals to a controller configured to adjust the power provided to the induction heating head assembly by a power source based at least in part on the feedback signals. In certain embodiments, the induction heating system may also include a connection box configured to receive the feedback signals, to perform certain conversions of the feedback signals, and to provide the feedback signals to the power source.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Kevin John Mlnarik, Scott Stephen Liebert, Paul William Garvey, Paul David Verhagen
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Patent number: 11076454Abstract: An induction heating system includes an induction heating head assembly configured to move relative to a workpiece. The induction heating system may also include a temperature sensor assembly configured to detect a temperature of the workpiece and/or a travel sensor assembly configured to detect a position, movement, or direction of movement of the induction heating head assembly relative to the workpiece, and to transmit feedback signals to a controller configured to adjust the power provided to the induction heating head assembly by a power source based at least in part on the feedback signals. In certain embodiments, the induction heating system may also include a connection box configured to receive the feedback signals, to perform certain conversions of the feedback signals, and to provide the feedback signals to the power source.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Paul David Verhagen, Paul William Garvey, Edward G. Beistle, Scott Stephen Liebert, Kevin John Mlnarik, Tiffany Anne Carter
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Publication number: 20200259059Abstract: An energy harvesting system including an energy harvesting device configured to draw electrical energy from a welding process without direct electrical contact with a weld cable. The energy harvesting system also includes energy harvesting circuitry coupled to the energy harvesting device and configured to process the electrical energy for use by a welding-related device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Marc Lee Denis, Kevin John Mlnarik
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Patent number: 10672967Abstract: An energy harvesting system including an energy harvesting device configured to draw electrical energy from a welding process without direct electrical contact with a weld cable. The energy harvesting system also includes energy harvesting circuitry coupled to the energy harvesting device and configured to process the electrical energy for use by a welding-related device.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Marc Lee Denis, Kevin John Mlnarik
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Publication number: 20200149970Abstract: A device providing a temperature control and/or monitoring and a method for use of the device are disclosed. In the disclosed method and device, a controller receives a minimum temperature value and a maximum temperature value of a temperature range to be measured. The controller correlates a known output signal range of a temperature sensor to the temperature range to be measured. Further, the controller receives an output signal from the temperature sensor, and generates a measured temperature value based on the output signal of the temperature sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Richard Charles Joyce, Kevin John Mlnarik, Paul Verhagen
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Patent number: 10533897Abstract: A device provides a temperature control and/or monitoring, including a controller to receive a minimum temperature value and a maximum temperature value of a temperature range to be measured. The controller correlates a known output signal range of a temperature sensor to the temperature range to be measured. Further, the controller receives an output signal from the temperature sensor, and generates a measured temperature value based on the output signal of the temperature sensor. A method to control and/or monitor a temperature is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2015Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Richard Charles Joyce, Kevin John Mlnarik, Paul Verhagen
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Patent number: 10458855Abstract: A temperature sensor belt includes at least one temperature sensor. The at least one temperature sensor is configured to provide an indication representative of a temperature of a workpiece. The temperature sensor belt also includes a support material disposed over the at least one temperature sensor. The support material is configured to support the at least one temperature sensor on the sensor belt. The temperature sensor belt also includes an insulative material at least partially surrounding the at least one temperature sensor. The insulative material is configured to thermally insulate the at least one temperature sensor.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Jack Robert Blundell, Paul David Verhagen, Adolph G. Galinski, Anders Olof Rostlund, Christopher J. Nelli, Scott Stephen Liebert, Kevin John Mlnarik
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Publication number: 20180192478Abstract: Induction heating system travel sensor assemblies are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2018Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Paul William Garvey, Edward G. Beistle, Scott Stephen Liebert, Kevin John Mlnarik
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Patent number: 9913320Abstract: An induction heating system includes an induction heating head assembly configured to move relative to a workpiece. The induction heating system may also include a temperature sensor assembly configured to detect a temperature of the workpiece and/or a travel sensor assembly configured to detect a position, movement, or direction of movement of the induction heating head assembly relative to the workpiece, and to transmit feedback signals to a controller configured to adjust the power provided to the induction heating head assembly by a power source based at least in part on the feedback signals. In certain embodiments, the induction heating system may also include a connection box configured to receive the feedback signals, to perform certain conversions of the feedback signals, and to provide the feedback signals to the power source.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Paul William Garvey, Edward G. Beistle, Scott Stephen Liebert, Kevin John Mlnarik
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Publication number: 20170328784Abstract: A temperature sensor belt includes at least one temperature sensor. The at least one temperature sensor is configured to provide an indication representative of a temperature of a workpiece. The temperature sensor belt also includes a support material disposed over the at least one temperature sensor. The support material is configured to support the at least one temperature sensor on the sensor belt. The temperature sensor belt also includes an insulative material at least partially surrounding the at least one temperature sensor. The insulative material is configured to thermally insulate the at least one temperature sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Jack Robert Blundell, Paul David Verhagen, Adolph G. Galinski, Anders Olof Rostlund, Christopher J. Nelli, Scott Stephen Liebert, Kevin John Mlnarik
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Patent number: 9733130Abstract: A temperature sensor belt includes at least one temperature sensor. The at least one temperature sensor is configured to provide an indication representative of a temperature of a workpiece. The temperature sensor belt also includes a support material disposed over the at least one temperature sensor. The support material is configured to support the at least one temperature sensor on the sensor belt. The temperature sensor belt also includes an insulative material at least partially surrounding the at least one temperature sensor. The insulative material is configured to thermally insulate the at least one temperature sensor.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2014Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Jack Robert Blundell, Paul David Verhagen, Adolph G. Galinski, Anders Olof Rostlund, Christopher J. Nelli, Scott Stephen Liebert, Kevin John Mlnarik
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Publication number: 20160181499Abstract: An energy harvesting system including an energy harvesting device configured to draw electrical energy from a welding process without direct electrical contact with a weld cable. The energy harvesting system also includes energy harvesting circuitry coupled to the energy harvesting device and configured to process the electrical energy for use by a welding-related device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Marc Lee Denis, Kevin John Mlnarik
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Publication number: 20160014850Abstract: A heating system includes a heating head assembly configured to move relative to a workpiece. The heating system may also include a temperature sensor assembly configured to detect a temperature of the workpiece and/or a travel sensor assembly configured to detect a position, movement, or direction of movement of the heating head assembly relative to the workpiece, and to transmit feedback signals to a controller configured to adjust the power provided to the heating head assembly by a power source based at least in part on the feedback signals. In addition, certain control techniques that take into account certain parameters, such as physical parameters of the workpiece being heated, the heating process parameters, and so forth, may be implemented.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Paul David Verhagen, Richard Charles Joyce, Kevin John Mlnarik
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Publication number: 20150334781Abstract: An induction heating system includes an induction heating head assembly configured to move relative to a workpiece. The induction heating system may also include a temperature sensor assembly configured to detect a temperature of the workpiece and/or a travel sensor assembly configured to detect a position, movement, or direction of movement of the induction heating head assembly relative to the workpiece, and to transmit feedback signals to a controller configured to adjust the power provided to the induction heating head assembly by a power source based at least in part on the feedback signals. In certain embodiments, the induction heating system may also include a connection box configured to receive the feedback signals, to perform certain conversions of the feedback signals, and to provide the feedback signals to the power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Paul David Verhagen, Paul William Garvey, Edward G. Beistle, Scott Stephen Liebert, Kevin John Mlnarik, Tiffany Anne Carter
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Publication number: 20150334783Abstract: An induction heating system includes an induction heating head assembly configured to move relative to a workpiece. The induction heating system may also include a temperature sensor assembly configured to detect a temperature of the workpiece and/or a travel sensor assembly configured to detect a position, movement, or direction of movement of the induction heating head assembly relative to the workpiece, and to transmit feedback signals to a controller configured to adjust the power provided to the induction heating head assembly by a power source based at least in part on the feedback signals. In certain embodiments, the induction heating system may also include a connection box configured to receive the feedback signals, to perform certain conversions of the feedback signals, and to provide the feedback signals to the power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Kevin John Mlnarik, Scott Stephen Liebert, Paul William Garvey, Paul David Verhagen
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Publication number: 20150334780Abstract: An induction heating system includes an induction heating head assembly configured to move relative to a workpiece. The induction heating system may also include a temperature sensor assembly configured to detect a temperature of the workpiece and/or a travel sensor assembly configured to detect a position, movement, or direction of movement of the induction heating head assembly relative to the workpiece, and to transmit feedback signals to a controller configured to adjust the power provided to the induction heating head assembly by a power source based at least in part on the feedback signals. In certain embodiments, the induction heating system may also include a connection box configured to receive the feedback signals, to perform certain conversions of the feedback signals, and to provide the feedback signals to the power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Edward G. Beistle, Kevin John Mlnarik, Paul David Verhagen
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Publication number: 20150334782Abstract: An induction heating system includes an induction heating head assembly configured to move relative to a workpiece. The induction heating system may also include a temperature sensor assembly configured to detect a temperature of the workpiece and/or a travel sensor assembly configured to detect a position, movement, or direction of movement of the induction heating head assembly relative to the workpiece, and to transmit feedback signals to a controller configured to adjust the power provided to the induction heating head assembly by a power source based at least in part on the feedback signals. In certain embodiments, the induction heating system may also include a connection box configured to receive the feedback signals, to perform certain conversions of the feedback signals, and to provide the feedback signals to the power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Paul William Garvey, Edward G. Beistle, Scott Stephen Liebert, Kevin John Mlnarik
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Publication number: 20140334517Abstract: A temperature sensor belt includes at least one temperature sensor. The at least one temperature sensor is configured to provide an indication representative of a temperature of a workpiece. The temperature sensor belt also includes a support material disposed over the at least one temperature sensor. The support material is configured to support the at least one temperature sensor on the sensor belt. The temperature sensor belt also includes an insulative material at least partially surrounding the at least one temperature sensor. The insulative material is configured to thermally insulate the at least one temperature sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: Jack Robert Blundell, Paul David Verhagen, Adolph G. Galinski, Anders Olof Rostlund, Christopher J. Nelli, Scott Stephen Liebert, Kevin John Mlnarik