Patents by Inventor Michael H. Novak

Michael H. Novak 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).

  • Weld cell system with communication
    Patent number: 11077513
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing welding-type power is disclosed and includes a means for communicating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS
    Inventors: Timothy N. Temby, James F. Rappl, Joseph E. Feldhausen, Todd E. Holverson, Michael H. Novak, Jeffery R. Ihde, Joseph C. Schneider, Bruce P. Albrecht, Thomas A. Bunker, Clay A. Byron
  • Weld Cell System With Communication
    Publication number: 20180361492
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing welding-type power is disclosed and includes a means for communicating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy N. Temby, James F. Rappl, Joseph E. Feldhausen, Todd E. Holverson, Michael H. Novak, Jeffery R. Ihde, Joseph C. Schneider, Bruce P. Albrecht, Thomas A. Bunker, Clay A. Byron
  • Weld cell system with communication
    Patent number: 10058948
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing welding-type power is disclosed and includes a means for communicating and a means for locating a cable. A welding power supply has a controller, a power circuit and a weld cable locator module with a cable locator output connected to the controller, the power circuit, and/or a weld cable connection. The distal end of the cable is located, and the proximal end is connected to the power supply. An identifying signal is provided to the proximal end and transmitted to the distal end where it is detected. A pendant with a cable sensor and a transmitter responsive to the cable sensor can be provided. The cable sensor can include an RFID reader and/or a bar code reader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy N. Temby, James F. Rappl, Joseph E. Feldhausen, Todd E. Holverson, Michael H. Novak, Jeffery R. Ihde, Joseph C. Schneider, Bruce P. Albrecht, Thomas A. Bunker, Clay A. Byron
  • Weld Cell System With Communication
    Publication number: 20130264319
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing welding-type power is disclosed and includes a means for communicating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy N. Temby, James F. Rappl, Joseph E. Feldhausen, Todd E. Holverson, Michael H. Novak, Jeffery R. Ihde, Joseph C. Schneider, Bruce P. Albrecht, Thomas A. Bunker, Clay A. Byron