Patents by Inventor Michael A. Stoecker

Michael A. Stoecker 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).

  • SENSOR FOR WELD WIRE SUPPLY DRUM
    Publication number: 20210053139
    Abstract: A sensor system detects the level of weld wire in a supply drum used in a manual, automated, or robotic welding operation. The system includes a pair of sensors on the exterior of the drum and which illuminate a light in one color to indicate a sufficient supply of weld wire and then a second color to indicate a low or depleted level of weld wire within the drum. The sensor system will start and stop the welding operation, depending upon the level of weld wire within the drum. The system can also send a notification to a remote operator as to the level of wire in the drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventor: Michael A. Stoecker
  • SENSOR FOR WELD WIRE SUPPLY DRUM
    Publication number: 20180207744
    Abstract: A sensor system detects the level of weld wire in a supply drum used in a manual, automated, or robotic welding operation. The system includes a pair of sensors on the exterior of the drum and which illuminate a light in one color to indicate a sufficient supply of weld wire and then a second color to indicate a low or depleted level of weld wire within the drum. The sensor system will start and stop the welding operation, depending upon the level of weld wire within the drum. The system can also send a notification to a remote operator as to the level of wire in the drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventor: Michael A. Stoecker