Kenneth S Dobson

US Patent:

8502866, Aug 6, 2013

Filed:

Mar 11, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/402430

Inventors:

William Joshua Becker - Manitowoc WI, US
Eric Sommers - Appleton WI, US
Kenneth S. Dobson - Northville MI, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

H04N 5/253

US Classification:

348 82, 348 61, 348376, 345 8, 345 9

Abstract:

A weld recording system mounted in or on a welding helmet is provided. The weld recording system includes a camera assembly unit, a power supply unit, a processor, and removable memory. The weld recording system interfaces with lens control circuitry, an optical sensor, a welding power supply, and a helmet position sensor. Logic is provided for the triggering and recording of video and audio signals, which are eventually stored in a file for future reference. Transmission of signals from one or more welders to a monitoring station for eventual display is presented. An image processing algorithm is provided to combine multiple images with varied exposure times into a visual image of the weld and its surroundings.

US Patent:

20090055987, Mar 5, 2009

Filed:

Aug 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/201185

Inventors:

William Becker - Manitowoc WI, US
Kenneth S. Dobson - Northville MI, US
Eric Sommers - Appleton WI, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

A61F 9/06
A42C 5/04
A42B 1/24

US Classification:

2 86, 21713, 220913

Abstract:

An airflow system is provided for a welding helmet. The airflow system includes an air intake with a filter, a blower, and a battery mounted to the rear of headgear for a welding helmet. A manifold wraps around the side and front of the headgear and directs air from the blower to the front of the headgear. The manifold includes a lower vent for directing air onto a user's face and an upper vent for directing air over a user's head toward the rear of the headgear. The vents are intended to create positive pressure to impede the entry of unfiltered air into the user's breathing zone. The manifold further includes a portion of flexible tubing for adjusting the size of the airflow system in conjunction with adjustment of the headgear diameter. The airflow system generally conforms to the structure and shape of the headgear to maintain a location close to the user's head.

US Patent:

20120085741, Apr 12, 2012

Filed:

Oct 5, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/253231

Inventors:

Todd E. Holverson - Appleton WI, US
William R. Giese - Monee IL, US
Douglas W. Krebs - Springboro OH, US
Kenneth S. Dobson - Northville MI, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B23K 9/10
B23K 37/00

US Classification:

219136, 228 8

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

20230075496, Mar 9, 2023

Filed:

Aug 25, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/895654

Inventors:

- Glenview IL, US
Vishwatej Mane - Allendale MI, US
David A. Prymula - Allegan MI, US
Bradley Hazard - Glenview IL, US
Kenneth S. Dobson - Northville MI, US

International Classification:

H01M 50/533
H01M 50/528
H01M 50/557

Abstract:

An electrical contact assembly includes a first component and a second component having a stem with a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A flange extends from the first end and defines an electrical contact surface area. The second end is permanently joined to the first component at a mating surface. The mating surface defines a first surface area at the second end and the electrical surface area is equal to or greater than the first surface area.

US Patent:

20180193939, Jul 12, 2018

Filed:

Jan 8, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/864687

Inventors:

Todd E. Holverson - Appleton WI, US
William R. Giese - Monee IL, US
Douglas W. Krebs - Springboro OH, US
Kenneth S. Dobson - Northville MI, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B23K 9/095
G07C 1/10
G06Q 50/04
G06Q 10/06
B23K 9/32
B23K 9/10

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

20150076120, Mar 19, 2015

Filed:

Sep 9, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/481624

Inventors:

- Glenview IL, US
Bryan Dustin Marschke - Golden CO, US
Thomas Roger Jaeger - Tilbury, CA
Nauman Basit - Windsor, CA
Kenneth S. Dobson - Northville MI, US

International Classification:

B23K 9/073
B23K 9/12
B23K 9/173
B23K 9/02

US Classification:

219 74, 2191241

Abstract:

A system includes a welding torch assembly configured to establish a welding arc between an electrode and workpieces separated by a narrow groove utilizing power from a power supply while moving the electrode radially in a desired pattern by a motion control assembly within the welding torch assembly. The welding torch assembly includes a nozzle through which the electrode is fed and within which the electrode is radially moved.

Address:

38110 Boulder Crk Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

VIN:

2FMDK3KC8ABB39020

Make:

FORD

Model:

EDGE

Year:

2010