Patents by Inventor William R. Giese
William R. Giese 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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Publication number: 20230146710Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring weld cell and related activity is disclosed. The activity is sensed using a variety of sensors, and reported to the controller, or to a remote location.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2022Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Todd E. Holverson, William R. Giese, Douglas W. Krebs, Kenneth S. Dobson
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Publication number: 20210121981Abstract: A welding or cladding apparatus in which one or more energy beam emitters are used to generate a wide beam spot transverse to a welding or cladding path, and one or more wide feeders feed wire to the spot to create a wide welding or cladding puddle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: William R. Giese, Erik Miller, Kirk Stema, Shuang Liu
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Patent number: 10799986Abstract: A welding or cladding apparatus in which one or more energy beam emitters are used to generate a wide beam spot transverse to a welding or cladding path, and one or more wide feeders feed wire to the spot to create a wide welding or cladding puddle.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2016Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: William R. Giese, Erik Miller, Kirk Stema, Shuang Liu
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Patent number: 10786860Abstract: A welding gun adapted to secure a contact tip within the welding gun without threading the contact tip and without the use of tools. The contact tip may be adapted to abut a surface of a first member disposed within the welding gun. The surface may be a surface of a gas diffuser. The surface may be adapted to abut the contact tip. The contact tip also may be adapted for abutment with a second member to urge the contact tip toward the first member. The second member may be a portion of a nozzle adapted to abut the contact tip to urge the contact tip toward the surface of the first member. A method of assembling a welding gun also is provided. The method may include disposing a contact tip between a first and a second member and capturing the contact tip between the first and second members.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2015Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventor: William R. Giese
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Patent number: 10518360Abstract: An enclosure for a laser in which on side of the enclosure includes a rotatable positioner and a vertically slidable door movable between open and closed positions. With the door in the open position, the positioner is free to rotate, thereby enabling an workstation to rotate into and out of the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2016Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Robert Brown, William R. Giese, Erik Miller
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Publication number: 20180193939Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring weld cell and related activity is disclosed. The activity is sensed using a variety of sensors, and reported to the controller, or to a remote location.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Todd E. Holverson, William R. Giese, Douglas W. Krebs, Kenneth S. Dobson
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Patent number: 9862048Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring weld cell and related activity is disclosed. The activity is sensed using a variety of sensors, and reported to the controller, or to a remote location.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2011Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Todd E. Holverson, William R. Giese, Douglas W. Krebs, Kenneth S. Dobson
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Publication number: 20170368637Abstract: A welding or cladding apparatus in which one or more energy beam emitters are used to generate a wide beam spot transverse to a welding or cladding path, and one or more wide feeders feed wire to the spot to create a wide welding or cladding puddle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: William R. Giese, Erik Miller, Kirk Stema, Shuang Liu
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Publication number: 20170190001Abstract: An enclosure for a laser in which on side of the enclosure includes a rotatable positioner and a vertically slidable door movable between open and closed positions. With the door in the open position, the positioner is free to rotate, thereby enabling an workstation to rotate into and out of the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Robert Brown, William R. Giese, Erik Miller
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Publication number: 20160193686Abstract: A threadless contact tip for a wire-feed welding implement is disclosed, comprising a channel extending through the threadless contact tip, the channel configured to route welding electrode therethrough, a tip end portion having a single outlet, wherein welding electrode routed through the channel exits the threadless contact tip through the outlet, and an outer portion extending at least partially around the threadless contact tip to enable a movable member to urge the threadless contact tip towards the welding implement. The threadless contact tip may also have an elongated body, a tip end portion, and a shoulder. A method of securing a threadless contact tip to a wire-feed welding implement is also disclosed, comprising the steps of positioning the threadless contact tip with respect to the wire-feed welding implement, and urging the threadless contact tip towards the wire-feed welding implement with the outer portion in abutment with a movable member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventor: William R. Giese
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Publication number: 20160193683Abstract: A nozzle assembly for a wire-feed welding implement is disclosed, comprising a threadless contact tip and a movable member. The movable member includes an opening extending longitudinally through the movable member. The threadless contact tip is positionable within the opening, and an end portion is configured to direct gas towards a workpiece. The assembly further includes a flange portion extending transversely to the opening. The movable member is configured to be secured to the wire-feed welding implement in a position in which the flange portion urges the threadless contact tip towards the wire-feed welding implement. A movable member is also disclosed having an opening, end portion and flange portion. A method of securing a threadless contact tip to a wire-feed welding implement with a movable member is also disclosed, comprising positioning the threadless contact tip and securing the movable member to the wire-feed welding implement with a flange portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventor: William R. Giese
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Publication number: 20160008910Abstract: A welding gun adapted to secure a contact tip within the welding gun without threading the contact tip and without the use of tools. The contact tip may be adapted to abut a surface of a first member disposed within the welding gun. The surface may be a surface of a gas diffuser. The surface may be adapted to abut the contact tip. The contact tip also may be adapted for abutment with a second member to urge the contact tip toward the first member. The second member may be a portion of a nozzle adapted to abut the contact tip to urge the contact tip toward the surface of the first member. A method of assembling a welding gun also is provided. The method may include disposing a contact tip between a first and a second member and capturing the contact tip between the first and second members.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: William R. Giese
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Patent number: 9138824Abstract: A welding gun adapted to secure a contact tip within the welding gun without threading the contact tip and without the use of tools. The contact tip may be adapted to abut a surface of a first member disposed within the welding gun. The surface may be a surface of a gas diffuser. The surface may be adapted to abut the contact tip. The contact tip also may be adapted for abutment with a second member to urge the contact tip toward the first member. The second member may be a portion of a nozzle adapted to abut the contact tip to urge the contact tip toward the surface of the first member. A method of assembling a welding gun also is provided. The method may include disposing a contact tip between a first and a second member and capturing the contact tip between the first and second members.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2014Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventor: William R. Giese
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Publication number: 20140131335Abstract: A welding gun adapted to secure a contact tip within the welding gun without threading the contact tip and without the use of tools. The contact tip may be adapted to abut a surface of a first member disposed within the welding gun. The surface may be a surface of a gas diffuser. The surface may be adapted to abut the contact tip. The contact tip also may be adapted for abutment with a second member to urge the contact tip toward the first member. The second member may be a portion of a nozzle adapted to abut the contact tip to urge the contact tip toward the surface of the first member. A method of assembling a welding gun also is provided. The method may include disposing a contact tip between a first and a second member and capturing the contact tip between the first and second members.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2014Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventor: William R. Giese
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Patent number: 8633422Abstract: A welding gun adapted to secure a contact tip within the welding gun without threading the contact tip and without the use of tools. The contact tip may be adapted to abut a surface of a first member disposed within the welding gun. The surface may be a surface of a gas diffuser. The surface may be adapted to abut the contact tip. The contact tip also may be adapted for abutment with a second member to urge the contact tip toward the first member. The second member may be a portion of a nozzle adapted to abut the contact tip to urge the contact tip toward the surface of the first member. A method of assembling a welding gun also is provided. The method may include disposing a contact tip between a first and a second member and capturing the contact tip between the first and second members.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2008Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: William R. Giese
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Publication number: 20120085741Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring weld cell and related activity is disclosed. The activity is sensed using a variety of sensors, and reported to the controller, or to a remote location.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Todd E. Holverson, William R. Giese, Douglas W. Krebs, Kenneth S. Dobson
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Patent number: 7576300Abstract: A welding gun adapted to secure a contact tip within the welding gun without threading the contact tip and without the use of tools. The contact tip may be adapted to abut a surface of a first member disposed within the welding gun. The surface may be a surface of a gas diffuser. The surface may be adapted to abut the contact tip. The contact tip also may be adapted for abutment with a second member to urge the contact tip toward the first member. The second member may be a portion of a nozzle adapted to abut the contact tip to urge the contact tip toward the surface of the first member. A method of assembling a welding gun also is provided. The method may include disposing a contact tip between a first and a second member and capturing the contact tip between the first and second members.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2006Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: William R. Giese
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Patent number: 7294809Abstract: A welding system having a welding implement. The welding implement having a neck, a handle and a retaining nut for securing the neck to the handle. The neck being operable to convey electrode wire therethrough. The retaining nut being adapted for wrench-tightening to a threaded portion of the welding implement. An optional retaining nut operator. The optional retaining nut operator being adapted to secure to the retaining nut. The optional retaining nut operator being adapted for manual rotation to thread the retaining nut to the threaded portion of the welding implement. The optional retaining nut operator may be adapted to snap-fit onto the retaining nut. The optional retaining nut operator may include an electrically insulating material. The electrically insulating material may include a polymer.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2002Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: William R. Giese
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Patent number: 7244910Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a welding torch nipple for coupling a welding cable and neck assembly to one another. The exemplary nipple includes two hollow tubes: an inner tube disposed in an outer tube. The inner tube includes features that facilitate mating with a welding cable and the outer tube is configured to receive a neck assembly. A dielectric layer disposed between the inner and outer tubes electrically isolates the outer tube from the inner tube, thereby protecting a user from electrical shock, for instance. The dielectric layer includes a stem portion that extends radially into the outer tube, blocking axial separation of the outer tube and the dielectric layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2005Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: William R. Giese, Robert Warning, Jeremy Jansma
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Patent number: 7244911Abstract: In accordance with one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a welding torch that includes features facilitating aligned assembly of various components of the welding torch with respect to one another. For example, the welding torch includes a nipple that carries a pin member extending from both an inner peripheral surface and an outer peripheral of a sleeve of the nipple. This pin engages with a slot on a coupling member and a slot on a neck assembly, thereby facilitating proper alignment of the neck assembly, coupling member, and nipple with respect to one another. Moreover, the engagement between the pin member and the slots block pivotal displacement of neck assembly, coupling member, and neck assembly with respect to one another. Advantageously, the use of a single pin member for both slots presents a more judicious construction, leading to reduced manufacturing costs, for instance.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2005Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: William R. Giese, Robert Warning, Jeremy Jansma