Patents by Inventor Quinn William Schartner
Quinn William Schartner 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: 11865649Abstract: Welding systems and methods utilizing cloud computing and data storage are disclosed. An example method includes receiving, via communication circuitry of a cloud-based resource, welding data relating to a welding operation from a first customer; storing the welding data in computer-readable storage media associated with the cloud-based resource; offering the welding data for sale, via the cloud based resource; receiving, via the communication circuitry, an offer for the welding data from a second customer, different from the first customer, wherein the first and second customers are individual welders, factories, distributed manufacturing operations, or a combination thereof; performing a financial transaction with the second customer; and transmitting, via the communication circuitry, the welding data to the second customer.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Bruce P. Albrecht, Quinn William Schartner, Edward J. Panelli
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Patent number: 11858073Abstract: Methods and systems for creating and controlling an AC output for welding, plasma cutting or heating are provided. One embodiment of the present disclosure achieves a desired square wave AC output and reduces the number of circuit components needed by combining components of a buck converter and a full bridge inverter. Current flow paths through a power control circuit that are generated via switching of transistors in the circuit on and off are provided. In one embodiment, a pulse width modulation leg, which controls the level of current flow through an inductor, is provided. Certain embodiments include a bidirectional buck converter that converts an unregulated DC flow to a regulated DC flow through an inductor. In one embodiment, a steering leg is provided, which controls a direction of current flow through the inductor. Additionally, an output clamp circuit, which suppresses the parasitic load inductance during polarity reversal is provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Michael David Madsen, Quinn William Schartner
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Publication number: 20230398622Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for automatically isolating a gouging power output from a welding power output responsive to a weld process selection.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: Daniel Jacob Mortensen, Darin Dickinson, Brian Lee Ott, Quinn William Schartner
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Publication number: 20230364698Abstract: Methods and apparatus to communicate via a weld cable are disclosed. An example weld circuit communications device includes a receiver circuit, a processor, and a local communications adapter. The receiver circuit to receive a communication via a weld circuit while current is flowing through the weld circuit or after the current has stopped flowing through the weld circuit, the communication including weld voltage feedback information measured at a device remote from a power supply and remote from the weld circuit communications device while the current is flowing through the weld circuit. The processor generates power supply control information based on the weld voltage feedback information. The local communications adapter transmits the power supply control information to control welding-type power output by a power converter to regulate a weld voltage to a weld voltage setpoint.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Peter Mehn, Christopher Hsu, Maxwell Brock, Quinn William Schartner
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Publication number: 20230075751Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus to control weld current in a preheating system are disclosed. An example preheating power supply includes power conversion circuitry configured to output welding-type power via a first output power connector and a second output power connector, and a bypass path prevention circuit configured to prevent less than a threshold voltage applied to the first output power connector and the second output power connector from a different power supply from causing current to flow between the first output power connector and the second output power connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Quinn William Schartner, James Lee Uecker
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Patent number: 11565337Abstract: Methods and apparatus to communicate via a weld cable are disclosed. An example weld circuit communications device includes a receiver circuit, a processor, and a local communications adapter. The receiver circuit to receive a communication via a weld circuit while current is flowing through the weld circuit or after the current has stopped flowing through the weld circuit, the communication including weld voltage feedback information measured at a device remote from a power supply and remote from the weld circuit communications device while the current is flowing through the weld circuit. The processor generates power supply control information based on the weld voltage feedback information. The local communications adapter transmits the power supply control information to control welding-type power output by a power converter to regulate a weld voltage to a weld voltage setpoint.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Peter Mehn, Christopher Hsu, Maxwell Brock, Quinn William Schartner
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Patent number: 11524354Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus to control weld current in a preheating system are disclosed. An example preheating power supply includes power conversion circuitry configured to output welding-type power via a first output power connector and a second output power connector, and a bypass path prevention circuit configured to prevent less than a threshold voltage applied to the first output power connector and the second output power connector from a different power supply from causing current to flow between the first output power connector and the second output power connector.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2018Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Quinn William Schartner, James Lee Uecker
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Patent number: 11517972Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method of remotely controlling a welding machine with command signals transmitted to the welding power source across a weld cable connecting the power source to a remote device, such a wire feeder. A transmitter transmits the control commands containing desired welding operational parameters to a receiver disposed in the power source across a weld cable also designed to carry welding power from the power source to the wire feeder.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2015Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Brian Lee Ott, Quinn William Schartner
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Patent number: 11223220Abstract: Hybrid welding systems and portable hybrid welding modules are disclosed. An example portable welding power supply includes an output converter circuit to convert direct current (DC) power to welding power, the DC power comprising at least one of DC input power or converted battery power. The portable welding power supply also includes a battery and a bidirectional DC-DC converter circuit configured to receive the DC input power and coupled to the battery. The portable welding power supply also includes a control circuit configured to control the output converter to output the welding power, control the bidirectional DC-DC converter circuit to convert the DC input power to charge the battery, and control the bidirectional DC-DC converter circuit to convert power from the battery to provide the battery power to the output converter.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Quinn William Schartner
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Publication number: 20210245284Abstract: Welding systems and methods utilizing cloud computing and data storage are disclosed. An example method includes receiving, via communication circuitry of a cloud-based resource, welding data relating to a welding operation from a first customer; storing the welding data in computer-readable storage media associated with the cloud-based resource; offering the welding data for sale, via the cloud based resource; receiving, via the communication circuitry, an offer for the welding data from a second customer, different from the first customer, wherein the first and second customers are individual welders, factories, distributed manufacturing operations, or a combination thereof; performing a financial transaction with the second customer; and transmitting, via the communication circuitry, the welding data to the second customer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Bruce P. Albrecht, Quinn William Schartner, Edward J. Panelli
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Patent number: 10919101Abstract: Welding systems and methods utilizing cloud computing and data storage are disclosed. An example method includes receiving, via communication circuitry of a cloud-based resource, welding data relating to a welding operation from a first customer; storing the welding data in computer-readable storage media associated with the cloud-based resource; offering the welding data for sale, via the cloud based resource; receiving, via the communication circuitry, an offer for the welding data from a second customer, different from the first customer, wherein the first and second customers are individual welders, factories, distributed manufacturing operations, or a combination thereof; performing a financial transaction with the second customer; and transmitting, via the communication circuitry, the welding data to the second customer.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Bruce P. Albrecht, Quinn William Schartner, Edward J. Panelli
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Patent number: 10773331Abstract: Methods and apparatus to communicate via a weld cable are disclosed. An example welding-type power supply includes a power converter, a receiver circuit, and a controller. The power converter converts input power to welding-type power based on a weld voltage setpoint and to output the welding-type power via a weld circuit. The receiver circuit receives a communication via the weld circuit while current is flowing through the weld circuit or after the current has stopped flowing through the weld circuit. The communication includes weld voltage feedback information measured at a device remote from the power supply while the current is flowing through the weld circuit. The controller controls the welding-type power output by the power converter according to a voltage feedback loop using the weld voltage feedback information to regulate a weld voltage at the remote device to the weld voltage setpoint.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2016Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Peter Mehn, Christopher Hsu, Maxwell Brock, Quinn William Schartner
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Publication number: 20200223006Abstract: Methods and apparatus to communicate via a weld cable are disclosed. An example weld circuit communications device includes a receiver circuit, a processor, and a local communications adapter. The receiver circuit to receive a communication via a weld circuit while current is flowing through the weld circuit or after the current has stopped flowing through the weld circuit, the communication including weld voltage feedback information measured at a device remote from a power supply and remote from the weld circuit communications device while the current is flowing through the weld circuit. The processor generates power supply control information based on the weld voltage feedback information. The local communications adapter transmits the power supply control information to control welding-type power output by a power converter to regulate a weld voltage to a weld voltage setpoint.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Peter Mehn, Christopher Hsu, Maxwell Brock, Quinn William Schartner
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Publication number: 20200171594Abstract: Methods and systems for creating and controlling an AC output for welding, plasma cutting or heating are provided. One embodiment of the present disclosure achieves a desired square wave AC output and reduces the number of circuit components needed by combining components of a buck converter and a full bridge inverter. Current flow paths through a power control circuit that are generated via switching of transistors in the circuit on and off are provided. In one embodiment, a pulse width modulation leg, which controls the level of current flow through an inductor, is provided. Certain embodiments include a bidirectional buck converter that converts an unregulated DC flow to a regulated DC flow through an inductor. In one embodiment, a steering leg is provided, which controls a direction of current flow through the inductor. Additionally, an output clamp circuit, which suppresses the parasitic load inductance during polarity reversal is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Michael David Madsen, Quinn William Schartner
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Patent number: 10603735Abstract: Methods and apparatus to communicate via a weld cable are disclosed. An example weld circuit communications device includes a receiver circuit, a processor, and a local communications adapter. The receiver circuit to receive a communication via a weld circuit while current is flowing through the weld circuit or after the current has stopped flowing through the weld circuit, the communication including weld voltage feedback information measured at a device remote from a power supply and remote from the weld circuit communications device while the current is flowing through the weld circuit. The processor generates power supply control information based on the weld voltage feedback information. The local communications adapter transmits the power supply control information to control welding-type power output by a power converter to regulate a weld voltage to a weld voltage setpoint.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2016Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Peter Mehn, Christopher Hsu, Maxwell Brock, Quinn William Schartner
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Patent number: 10549373Abstract: Methods and systems for creating and controlling an AC output for welding, plasma cutting or heating are provided. One embodiment of the present disclosure achieves a desired square wave AC output and reduces the number of circuit components needed by combining components of a buck converter and a full bridge inverter. Current flow paths through a power control circuit that are generated via switching of transistors in the circuit on and off are provided. In one embodiment, a pulse width modulation leg, which controls the level of current flow through an inductor, is provided. Certain embodiments include a bidirectional buck converter that converts an unregulated DC flow to a regulated DC flow through an inductor. In one embodiment, a steering leg is provided, which controls a direction of current flow through the inductor. Additionally, an output clamp circuit, which suppresses the parasitic load inductance during polarity reversal is provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2016Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Michael David Madsen, Quinn William Schartner
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Patent number: 10449615Abstract: Hybrid welding modules are disclosed. An example hybrid welding module includes a welding input switch, an energy storage input switch, an energy storage output switching circuit, and a control circuit. The welding input switch receives welding-type input power and selectively outputs the welding-type input power to a weld circuit as first welding-type output power. The energy storage input switch receives the welding-type input power and selectively conducts the welding-type input power to an energy storage device. The energy storage output switching circuit converts energy output by the energy storage device to second welding-type power and outputs the second welding-type power to the weld circuit.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Quinn William Schartner
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Publication number: 20180354052Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus to control weld current in a preheating system are disclosed. An example preheating power supply includes power conversion circuitry configured to output welding-type power via a first output power connector and a second output power connector, and a bypass path prevention circuit configured to prevent less than a threshold voltage applied to the first output power connector and the second output power connector from a different power supply from causing current to flow between the first output power connector and the second output power connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Quinn William Schartner, James Lee Uecker
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Publication number: 20180141147Abstract: Welding systems and methods utilizing cloud computing and data storage are disclosed. An example method includes receiving, via communication circuitry of a cloud-based resource, welding data relating to a welding operation from a first customer; storing the welding data in computer-readable storage media associated with the cloud-based resource; offering the welding data for sale, via the cloud based resource; receiving, via the communication circuitry, an offer for the welding data from a second customer, different from the first customer, wherein the first and second customers are individual welders, factories, distributed manufacturing operations, or a combination thereof; performing a financial transaction with the second customer; and transmitting, via the communication circuitry, the welding data to the second customer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2018Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Bruce P. Albrecht, Quinn William Schartner, Edward J. Panelli
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Publication number: 20180117698Abstract: Hybrid welding modules are disclosed. An example hybrid welding module includes a welding input switch, an energy storage input switch, an energy storage output switching circuit, and a control circuit. The welding input switch receives welding-type input power and selectively outputs the welding-type input power to a weld circuit as first welding-type output power. The energy storage input switch receives the welding-type input power and selectively conducts the welding-type input power to an energy storage device. The energy storage output switching circuit converts energy output by the energy storage device to second welding-type power and outputs the second welding-type power to the weld circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Quinn William Schartner