Patents by Inventor Mark Sonnenberg

Mark Sonnenberg 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).

  • Snap-fit lighting attachments for use in conjunction with magnetization equipment during non-destructive testing (NDT)
    Patent number: 11415300
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for implementing and utilizing lighting attachments for use in conjunction with handheld magnetization equipment during non-destructive testing (NDT). The lighting attachments may incorporate snap-fit based designed, and may be configured for providing lighting based on the magnetization function of the magnetization equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Mark Sonnenberg, Steven W. Vande Lune
  • SNAP-FIT LIGHTING ATTACHMENTS FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH MAGNETIZATION EQUIPMENT DURING NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT)
    Publication number: 20210231297
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for implementing and utilizing lighting attachments for use in conjunction with handheld magnetization equipment during non-destructive testing (NDT). The lighting attachments may incorporate snap-fit based designed, and may be configured for providing lighting based on the magnetization function of the magnetization equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher Mark Sonnenberg, Steven W. Vande Lune
  • Snap-fit lighting attachments for use in conjunction with magnetization equipment during non-destructive testing (NDT)
    Patent number: 10876720
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for implementing and utilizing lighting attachments for use in conjunction with handheld magnetization equipment during non-destructive testing (NDT). The lighting attachments may incorporate snap-fit based designed, and may be configured for providing lighting based on the magnetization function of the magnetization equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Mark Sonnenberg, Steven W. Vande Lune
  • SNAP-FIT LIGHTING ATTACHMENTS FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH MAGNETIZATION EQUIPMENT DURING NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT)
    Publication number: 20200309354
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for implementing and utilizing lighting attachments for use in conjunction with handheld magnetization equipment during non-destructive testing (NDT). The lighting attachments may incorporate snap-fit based designed, and may be configured for providing lighting based on the magnetization function of the magnetization equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Mark Sonnenberg, Steven W. Vande Lune
  • All-Weather Comfort Control System for Riders of an Open-Air Vehicle
    Publication number: 20190261704
    Abstract: An all-weather comfort-control suit operable to permit a rider of an open-air vehicle to heat or cool their body to a comfortable level. The suit may comprise a number of independent temperature zones that may be heated or cooled based upon different conditions specified by the rider and in response to temperatures measured by a number of temperature sensors. The suit may comprise a modular design permitting riders to selectively utilize individual pieces of attire that are desired. The suit may further provide protection to the rider from injury or the environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Mark Sonnenberg, Ben Lockhart