Patents by Inventor Paul Leitermann

Paul Leitermann 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).

  • Welding system and method having power controller with workpiece sensor
    Patent number: 8502106
    Abstract: A welding system and method having power controller with workpiece sensor. In some embodiments, the welding system includes a stud welding power supply having a welding power output, a stud welding power controller, and a workpiece sensor. The stud welding power controller may be communicatively coupled to the stud welding power supply and the workpiece sensor. In certain embodiments, the stud welding power controller is responsive to a signal from the workpiece sensor indicative of a position of a stud in general proximity or engagement with a workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Ulrich, Sean Moran, Paul Leitermann
  • Welding system and method having power controller with workpiece sensor
    Publication number: 20070262058
    Abstract: A welding system and method having power controller with workpiece sensor. In some embodiments, the welding system includes a stud welding power supply having a welding power output, a stud welding power controller, and a workpiece sensor. The stud welding power controller may be communicatively coupled to the stud welding power supply and the workpiece sensor. In certain embodiments, the stud welding power controller is responsive to a signal from the workpiece sensor indicative of a position of a stud in general proximity or engagement with a workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Ulrich, Sean Moran, Paul Leitermann