Patents by Inventor Scott A. Reid

Scott A. Reid 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: 20240247549
    Abstract: A temperature plug assembly includes a plug base having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an intermediate portion extending between the first end and the second end; and a temperature indicator disposed along the first end of the plug base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Devanand Ramchune, David Charles Myerson, Thomas William Chase, William Penaloza, Joseph William Hughes, Matthew David Hays, Kevin Reid, Scott James Stamper, Afshin Babaie Aghdam, Aaron Schen
  • Publication number: 20240125568
    Abstract: A process and system for automated online fouling prevention of vertical shell and tube gas-to-gas heat exchangers is provided. The process and system of the invention utilize the flow velocity of the gas within the tubes to facilitate cleaning of the tubes by adding, when necessary, grit to the contaminated gas flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Xiaoping ZOU, Thomas Edward Wagler, Marc Bacon, Andreas Tsangaris, Shadi Saberi, Douglas Michael Feasby, Jonathan Enns, Scott Reid
  • Patent number: 11904337
    Abstract: A dispensing system includes a frame, a support coupled to the frame, a dispensing unit configured to dispense viscous material, and a gantry assembly coupled to the frame. The gantry assembly includes a gantry configured to support the dispensing unit and to move the dispensing unit in x-axis, y-axis and z-axis directions and a tilt and rotate subassembly configured to tilt and rotate the dispensing unit. The dispensing system further includes a controller configured to control dispensing unit and the gantry assembly to perform a dispense operation on the electronic substrate. The controller is configured to control the dispensing unit to dispense material from the nozzle of the dispensing unit at a flow rate configured to deposit a desired amount or density of material on the electronic substrate along a three-dimensional path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Forget, Thomas J. Karlinski, Scott A. Reid
  • Patent number: 11858070
    Abstract: A dispensing system includes an optional pre-heat station configured to receive an electronic substrate, a dispense station configured to dispense material on the electronic substrate received from the optional pre-heat station, an optional post-heat station configured to receive the electronic substrate from the dispense station, and a non-contact sensor positioned above the electronic substrate on at least one of the optional pre-heat station, the dispense station, and the optional post-heat station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Prentice, Scott A. Reid, Patsy A. Mattero, Fernando J. Aguiar
  • Patent number: 11827044
    Abstract: A stencil printer includes a frame, a stencil coupled to the frame, and a support assembly coupled to the frame, with the support assembly including tooling configured to support the electronic substrate in a print position beneath the stencil. The stencil printer further includes a print head assembly coupled to the frame in such a manner that the print head assembly is configured to traverse the stencil during print strokes. The print head assembly includes a squeegee blade assembly and at least one paste cartridge to deposit solder paste on the stencil. The stencil printer further includes an end effector configured to pick up and release items from a tooling tray. The stencil printer further includes a movable cart configured to interface with the stencil printer to deliver changeover and/or replacement items within a stencil printer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Losiewicz, Bruce C. Seaton, James Lynch, Patsy A. Mattero, Joan N. Schopf, Thomas C. Prentice, Scott A. Reid
  • Patent number: 11818846
    Abstract: A dispensing system includes a dispensing unit assembly configured to dispense viscous material and a gantry coupled to the frame. The gantry is configured to support the dispensing unit assembly and to move the dispensing unit assembly in x-axis and y-axis directions. The dispensing unit assembly includes a support bracket secured to the gantry and a movable bracket rotatably coupled to the support bracket by a first strain wave gear system configured to enable the rotation of the movable bracket with respect to the support bracket about a first axis. The dispensing unit assembly further includes a dispensing unit rotatably coupled to the movable bracket by a second strain wave gear system configured to enable the rotation of the dispensing unit with respect to the movable bracket about a second axis generally perpendicular to the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Prentice, Fernando J. Aguiar, Scott A. Reid
  • Patent number: 11805634
    Abstract: A dispensing system includes a frame, a support coupled to the frame, a dispensing unit configured to dispense viscous material, and a gantry assembly coupled to the frame. The gantry assembly includes a gantry configured to support the dispensing unit and to move the dispensing unit in x-axis, y-axis and z-axis directions and a tilt and rotate subassembly configured to tilt and rotate the dispensing unit. The dispensing system further includes a controller configured to control dispensing unit and the gantry assembly to perform a dispense operation on the electronic substrate. The controller is configured to simultaneously coordinate the movement of the gantry assembly and the tilt and rotate subassembly to position and orient the nozzle of the dispensing unit a predetermined distance and orientation from the electronic substrate while dispensing material along a three-dimensional path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Forget, Thomas J. Karlinski, Scott A. Reid
  • Patent number: 11786842
    Abstract: A composition includes a hybrid ligand. The hybrid ligand includes an amine group, an amide group or a sulfonamide group, and hydroxyl groups. A first method includes providing a solution containing a first polar analyte and a second polar analyte, applying the solution to a stationary phase including an immobilized hybrid ligand, applying an elution solvent to the stationary phase such that the first polar analyte and the second polar analyte pass through the stationary phase with different elution times, and collecting the first polar analyte at a first elution time and collecting the second polar analyte at a second elution time after the first elution time. A device of a packed column, a cartridge, a tube, a well plate, a membrane, or a planar thin-layer chromatography plate includes a solid support and a hybrid ligand coupled to the solid support. A second method forms an immobilized hybrid ligand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: RESTEK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Xiaoning Lu, Charles Vernon Bartlett, Connor Flannery, Ahren Iver Green, Terrence Scott Reid
  • Publication number: 20230111349
    Abstract: A dispensing system includes an optional pre-heat station configured to receive an electronic substrate, a dispense station configured to dispense material on the electronic substrate received from the optional pre-heat station, an optional post-heat station configured to receive the electronic substrate from the dispense station, and a non-contact sensor positioned above the electronic substrate on at least one of the optional pre-heat station, the dispense station, and the optional post-heat station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas C. Prentice, Scott A. Reid, Patsy A. Mattero, Fernando J. Aguiar
  • Publication number: 20230041453
    Abstract: A dispensing system includes a frame, a support coupled to the frame, a dispensing unit configured to dispense viscous material, and a gantry assembly coupled to the frame. The gantry assembly includes a gantry configured to support the dispensing unit and to move the dispensing unit in x-axis, y-axis and z-axis directions and a tilt and rotate subassembly configured to tilt and rotate the dispensing unit. The dispensing system further includes a controller configured to control dispensing unit and the gantry assembly to perform a dispense operation on the electronic substrate. The controller is configured to control the dispensing unit to dispense material from the nozzle of the dispensing unit at a flow rate configured to deposit a desired amount or density of material on the electronic substrate along a three-dimensional path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Ronald J. Forget, Thomas J. Karlinski, Scott A. Reid
  • Publication number: 20230038567
    Abstract: A dispensing system includes a frame, a support coupled to the frame, a dispensing unit configured to dispense viscous material, and a gantry assembly coupled to the frame. The gantry assembly includes a gantry configured to support the dispensing unit and to move the dispensing unit in x-axis, y-axis and z-axis directions and a tilt and rotate subassembly configured to tilt and rotate the dispensing unit. The dispensing system further includes a controller configured to control dispensing unit and the gantry assembly to perform a dispense operation on the electronic substrate. The controller is configured to simultaneously coordinate the movement of the gantry assembly and the tilt and rotate subassembly to position and orient the nozzle of the dispensing unit a predetermined distance and orientation from the electronic substrate while dispensing material along a three-dimensional path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Ronald J. Forget, Thomas J. Karlinski, Scott A. Reid
  • Patent number: 11554436
    Abstract: A dispensing system includes an optional pre-heat station configured to receive an electronic substrate, a dispense station configured to dispense material on the electronic substrate received from the optional pre-heat station, an optional post-heat station configured to receive the electronic substrate from the dispense station, and a non-contact sensor positioned above the electronic substrate on at least one of the optional pre-heat station, the dispense station, and the optional post-heat station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Prentice, Scott A. Reid, Patsy A. Mattero, Fernando J. Aguiar
  • Patent number: 11529696
    Abstract: A dispensing system includes an optional pre-heat station configured to receive an electronic substrate, a dispense station configured to dispense material on the electronic substrate received from the optional pre-heat station, an optional post-heat station configured to receive the electronic substrate from the dispense station, and a non-contact sensor positioned above the electronic substrate on at least one of the optional pre-heat station, the dispense station, and the optional post-heat station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Prentice, Scott A. Reid, Patsy A. Mattero, Fernando J. Aguiar
  • Publication number: 20220258512
    Abstract: A stencil printer includes a frame, a stencil coupled to the frame, and a support assembly coupled to the frame, with the support assembly including tooling configured to support the electronic substrate in a print position beneath the stencil. The stencil printer further includes a print head assembly coupled to the frame in such a manner that the print head assembly is configured to traverse the stencil during print strokes. The print head assembly includes a squeegee blade assembly and at least one paste cartridge to deposit solder paste on the stencil. The stencil printer further includes an end effector configured to pick up and release items from a tooling tray. The stencil printer further includes a movable cart configured to interface with the stencil printer to deliver changeover and/or replacement items within a stencil printer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: William A. Losiewicz, Bruce C. Seaton, James Lynch, Patsy A. Mattero, Joan N. Schopf, Thomas C. Prentice, Scott A. Reid
  • Patent number: 11395410
    Abstract: A dispensing apparatus includes a frame having a gantry configured to provide movement in the X axis and Y axis directions, and first and second dispensing units coupled to the gantry and configured to dispense material onto a substrate. The second dispensing unit is coupled to the gantry by an automatic adjustment mechanism. The dispensing apparatus further includes a controller configured to control the operation of the gantry, the first dispenser, the second dispenser, and the automatic adjustment mechanism. The automatic adjustment mechanism is configured to move the second dispenser in the X axis and Y axis directions to manipulate a spacing between the first dispensing unit and the second dispensing. Methods of dispensing material on the substrate are further disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Reid, Hugh R. Read, Thomas C. Prentice
  • Patent number: 11351804
    Abstract: A stencil printer includes a frame, a stencil coupled to the frame, and a support assembly coupled to the frame, with the support assembly including tooling configured to support the electronic substrate in a print position beneath the stencil. The stencil printer further includes a print head assembly coupled to the frame in such a manner that the print head assembly is configured to traverse the stencil during print strokes. The print head assembly includes a squeegee blade assembly and at least one paste cartridge to deposit solder paste on the stencil. The stencil printer further includes an end effector configured to pick up and release items from a tooling tray. The stencil printer further includes a movable cart configured to interface with the stencil printer to deliver changeover and/or replacement items within a stencil printer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Losiewicz, Bruce C. Seaton, James Lynch, Patsy A. Mattero, Joan N. Schopf, Thomas C. Prentice, Scott A. Reid
  • Publication number: 20220142024
    Abstract: A dispensing system includes a dispensing unit assembly configured to dispense viscous material and a gantry coupled to the frame. The gantry is configured to support the dispensing unit assembly and to move the dispensing unit assembly in x-axis and y-axis directions. The dispensing unit assembly includes a support bracket secured to the gantry and a movable bracket rotatably coupled to the support bracket by a first strain wave gear system configured to enable the rotation of the movable bracket with respect to the support bracket about a first axis. The dispensing unit assembly further includes a dispensing unit rotatably coupled to the movable bracket by a second strain wave gear system configured to enable the rotation of the dispensing unit with respect to the movable bracket about a second axis generally perpendicular to the first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas C. Prentice, Fernando J. Aguiar, Scott A. Reid
  • Patent number: 11246249
    Abstract: A dispensing system includes a dispensing unit assembly configured to dispense viscous material and a gantry coupled to the frame. The gantry is configured to support the dispensing unit assembly and to move the dispensing unit assembly in x-axis and y-axis directions. The dispensing unit assembly includes a support bracket secured to the gantry and a movable bracket rotatably coupled to the support bracket by a first strain wave gear system configured to enable the rotation of the movable bracket with respect to the support bracket about a first axis. The dispensing unit assembly further includes a dispensing unit rotatably coupled to the movable bracket by a second strain wave gear system configured to enable the rotation of the dispensing unit with respect to the movable bracket about a second axis generally perpendicular to the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Prentice, Fernando J. Aguiar, Scott A. Reid
  • Publication number: 20210329820
    Abstract: A dispensing system includes a dispensing unit assembly configured to dispense viscous material and a gantry coupled to the frame. The gantry is configured to support the dispensing unit assembly and to move the dispensing unit assembly in x-axis and y-axis directions. The dispensing unit assembly includes a support bracket secured to the gantry and a movable bracket rotatably coupled to the support bracket by a first strain wave gear system configured to enable the rotation of the movable bracket with respect to the support bracket about a first axis. The dispensing unit assembly further includes a dispensing unit rotatably coupled to the movable bracket by a second strain wave gear system configured to enable the rotation of the dispensing unit with respect to the movable bracket about a second axis generally perpendicular to the first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas C. Prentice, Fernando J. Aguiar, Scott A. Reid
  • Patent number: D1051122
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Bartley K. Andre, Matthew Phillip Casebolt, Houtan Farahani, Ron Alan Hopkinson, Eric Knopf, Jay Scott Nigen, Gavin John Reid, Mikael Silvanto, Richard Hing Tan, Eric Joel Weirshauser