Patents by Inventor Ross Renner

Ross Renner 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).

  • Publication number: 20210086284
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a welding-type power supply to provide both a welding output voltage and a battery charging output voltage. The power supply includes a first contactor associated with a first circuit to provide the welding output voltage, and a second contactor associated with a second circuit to provide the battery charging output voltage. An auxiliary switch is operatively coupled to the second contactor, to prevent the first circuit from closing when the second contactor is closed to prevent transmission of the welding output voltage to the second circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventor: Ross Renner
  • Patent number: 10857614
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a welding-type power supply to provide both a welding output voltage and a battery charging output voltage. The power supply includes a first contactor associated with a first circuit to provide the welding output voltage, and a second contactor associated with a second circuit to provide the battery charging output voltage. An auxiliary switch is operatively coupled to the second contactor, to prevent the first circuit from closing when the second contactor is closed to prevent transmission of the welding output voltage to the second circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Ross Renner
  • Publication number: 20190168332
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a welding-type power supply to provide both a welding output voltage and a battery charging output voltage. The power supply includes a first contactor associated with a first circuit to provide the welding output voltage, and a second contactor associated with a second circuit to provide the battery charging output voltage. An auxiliary switch is operatively coupled to the second contactor, to prevent the first circuit from closing when the second contactor is closed to prevent transmission of the welding output voltage to the second circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventor: Ross Renner
  • Patent number: 9353769
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides embodiments directed towards a system for the control of hydraulic output by a hydraulic power source. In one embodiment, a system is provided. The system includes a hydraulic supply system having a drive, a hydraulic pump coupled to the drive, a first hydraulic output configured to supply a first flow of a hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump to a hydraulic lift, a second hydraulic output configured to supply a second flow of the hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump to a first hydraulic tool, and a controller configured to adjust a speed of the drive in response to a feedback indicative of a first load by the hydraulic lift, a second load by the first hydraulic tool, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Mark Edwin Peters, Ross Renner
  • Patent number: 9206780
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide a control system and method that is able to automatically start and/or stop a portable engine-driven power source. For example, in one embodiment, a system includes an engine-driven power source having an engine, a compressor driven by the engine, a sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of a demand for air pressure from the compressor and a second signal indicative of no demand for air pressure from the compressor. The engine-driven power source also includes a controller configured to stop the engine in response to the second signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventor: Ross Renner
  • Patent number: 9163644
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides embodiments directed towards a system for the control of hydraulic output by a hydraulic power source. In one embodiment, a system is provided. The system includes a hydraulic supply system having a drive, a hydraulic pump coupled to the drive, a first hydraulic output configured to supply a first flow of a hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump to a hydraulic lift, a second hydraulic output configured to supply a second flow of the hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump to a first hydraulic tool, and a controller configured to adjust a speed of the drive in response to a feedback indicative of a first load by the hydraulic lift, a second load by the first hydraulic tool, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Mark Edwin Peters, Ross Renner
  • Patent number: 9091284
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides embodiments directed towards a system for the control of hydraulic output by a hydraulic power source. In one embodiment, a system is provided. The system includes a hydraulic supply system having a drive, a hydraulic pump coupled to the drive, a first hydraulic output configured to supply a first flow of a hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump to a hydraulic lift, a second hydraulic output configured to supply a second flow of the hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump to a first hydraulic tool, and a controller configured to adjust a speed of the drive in response to a feedback indicative of a first load by the hydraulic lift, a second load by the first hydraulic tool, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Ross Renner, Christopher Jay Wierschke
  • Publication number: 20150073684
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide a control system and method that is able to automatically start and/or stop a portable engine-driven power source. For example, in one embodiment, a system includes an engine-driven power source having an engine, a compressor driven by the engine, a sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of a demand for air pressure from the compressor and a second signal indicative of no demand for air pressure from the compressor. The engine-driven power source also includes a controller configured to stop the engine in response to the second signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: Ross Renner
  • Patent number: 8893679
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide a control system and method that is able to automatically start and/or stop a portable engine-driven power source. For example, in one embodiment, a system includes an engine-driven power source having an engine, a compressor driven by the engine, a sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of a demand for air pressure from the compressor and a second signal indicative of no demand for air pressure from the compressor. The engine-driven power source also includes a controller configured to stop the engine in response to the second signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Ross Renner
  • Patent number: 8862337
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides embodiments directed towards a system for the control of hydraulic output by a hydraulic power source. In one embodiment, a system is provided. The system includes a hydraulic supply system having a drive, a hydraulic pump coupled to the drive, a first hydraulic output configured to supply a first flow of a hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump to a hydraulic lift, a second hydraulic output configured to supply a second flow of the hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump to a first hydraulic tool, and a controller configured to adjust a speed of the drive in response to a feedback indicative of a first load by the hydraulic lift, a second load by the first hydraulic tool, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Edwin Peters, Ross Renner
  • Patent number: 8845300
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide a control system and method that is able to automatically cycle one or more compressor valves, for example to prevent freeze up. For example, in one embodiment, a system includes a compressor having a compression device configured to increase a pressure of a gas, a valve configured to control flow of the gas from the compression device, and a controller configured to cycle the valve to reduce buildup of contaminants in the compressor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Ross Renner
  • Patent number: 8833066
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides embodiments directed towards a method and a system for fine control of hydraulic cranes. In one embodiment, a system is provided. The system includes a service pack having an engine. The engine has an operating speed ranging from a low speed to a high speed, a hydraulic pump coupled to the engine, wherein the hydraulic pump is configured to supply a hydraulic output to a hydraulic load, and a control system configured to control the hydraulic output. The control system includes a fine control mode configured to lock the engine in the low speed and control the hydraulic output in proportion to a percentage of a trigger activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Ross Renner
  • Publication number: 20140129118
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide a control system and method that is able to automatically start and/or stop a portable engine-driven power source. For example, in one embodiment, a system includes an engine-driven power source having an engine, a compressor driven by the engine, a sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of a demand for air pressure from the compressor and a second signal indicative of no demand for air pressure from the compressor. The engine-driven power source also includes a controller configured to stop the engine in response to the second signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventor: Ross Renner
  • Patent number: 8627797
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide a control system and method that is able to automatically start and/or stop a portable engine-driven power source. For example, in one embodiment, a system includes an engine-driven power source having an engine, a compressor driven by the engine, a sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of a demand for air pressure from the compressor and a second signal indicative of no demand for air pressure from the compressor. The engine-driven power source also includes a controller configured to stop the engine in response to the second signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Ross Renner
  • Patent number: 8464526
    Abstract: A hydraulic load ramping system, in certain aspects, may utilize load sensing feedback from an engine, thereby reducing the possibility of overloading the engine as well as smoothing the transition between hydraulic load levels. In particular, by ramping between hydraulic load levels, unwanted movement of hydraulically-driven equipment may be minimized. In addition, by efficiently monitoring the load sensing feedback and ramping between hydraulic load levels, the hydraulic output may be maximized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Ross Renner
  • Patent number: 8459958
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide a system having a motor, a compressor having a compression device configured to increase a pressure of a gas, a clutch configured to selectively transfer torque from the motor to the compressor to drive the compression device, and a controller configured to disengage the clutch if the pressure of the gas in the compressor meets or exceeds a first threshold pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventor: Ross Renner
  • Patent number: 8342150
    Abstract: A load control system, in certain aspects, may be configured to decrease the amount of noise pollution of a prime mover (e.g., engine) of a service pack in that it may not require the prime mover to operate at higher discrete operating speeds to deliver small amounts of air from the air compressor. The load control system may also only increase the speed of the prime mover to a minimum discrete speed required, keeping noise at a minimum. The load control system may also maximize fuel efficiency by not operating the prime mover at the highest discrete speed at all times. More specifically, the lower operating speeds may lead to less fuel consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
    Inventor: Ross Renner
  • Patent number: 8261717
    Abstract: A power management system, in certain aspects, may utilize direct load sensing feedback from the prime mover (e.g., engine), thereby reducing the possibility of overloading the prime mover. The use of direct load sense feedback from the prime mover can then be used with additional feedback, such as prime mover RPM feedback and individual output load sensing feedback, to directly control the output loads and set the primary power sources rpm set-point to better manage the power available and reduce the possibility of overloading the primary power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin G. Peotter, Ross Renner
  • Publication number: 20120023921
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides embodiments directed towards a system for the control of hydraulic output by a hydraulic power source. In one embodiment, a system is provided. The system includes a hydraulic supply system having a drive, a hydraulic pump coupled to the drive, a first hydraulic output configured to supply a first flow of a hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump to a hydraulic lift, a second hydraulic output configured to supply a second flow of the hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump to a first hydraulic tool, and a controller configured to adjust a speed of the drive in response to a feedback indicative of a first load by the hydraulic lift, a second load by the first hydraulic tool, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Edwin Peters, Ross Renner
  • Publication number: 20120023923
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides embodiments directed towards a system for the control of hydraulic output by a hydraulic power source. In one embodiment, a system is provided. The system includes a hydraulic supply system having a drive, a hydraulic pump coupled to the drive, a first hydraulic output configured to supply a first flow of a hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump to a hydraulic lift, a second hydraulic output configured to supply a second flow of the hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump to a first hydraulic tool, and a controller configured to adjust a speed of the drive in response to a feedback indicative of a first load by the hydraulic lift, a second load by the first hydraulic tool, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Edwin Peters, Ross Renner