公开(公告)号：US20240326151A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-03

申请号：US18589759

申请日：2024-02-28

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： Ryan Lizotte ,  Tiejun Ma ,  Bradley Eugene Whipple

IPC: B23K9/32 ,  B23K9/095 ,  B25J11/00 ,  B25J13/08 ,  B25J19/02

CPC classification number: B23K9/328 ,  B23K9/0956 ,  B25J11/005 ,  B25J13/086 ,  B25J13/087 ,  B25J19/023

Abstract: An system for maintenance of consumables of a welding torch includes: one or more sensors configured to monitor one or more conditions of one or more consumables of the welding torch; and control circuitry configured to: receive feedback corresponding to the one or more conditions of the one or more consumables from the one or more sensors; compare the feedback to one or more thresholds corresponding to the one or more conditions; and command the system to perform a cleaning operation on the one or more consumables based on the comparison.

公开(公告)号：US12103318B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-01

申请号：US17682403

申请日：2022-02-28

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： Suwit John Sangkaratana ,  Daniel Szumski

IPC: B41J2/325 ,  B41J31/05

CPC classification number: B41J2/325 ,  B41J31/05

Abstract: A method for introducing a reflective, refractive, and/or diffractive variable and/or non-variable image to a substrate by use of thermal transfer printing includes simultaneously transferring a defined portion of each of a protective coating layer, an image layer, and an adhesive layer from a carrier film of a transfer ribbon to the substrate by applying heat to the transfer ribbon. The defined portions of the image layer and the protective coating layer are adhered to the substrate using the adhesive layer. Subsequent to transferring the protective coating layer, the image layer, and the adhesive layer, durability is provided to the image layer by cross-linking the protective coating layer that is over the image layer by exposing the protective coating layer to a radiation source after the defined portions of the protective coating layer, the image layer, and the adhesive layer are transferred from the carrier film.

公开(公告)号：US20240310257A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-19

申请号：US18604578

申请日：2024-03-14

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： Lorenzo VIGNA ,  Davide Salvatore PAOLINO ,  Giovanni BELINGARDI

IPC: G01N3/08 ,  G01N3/02

CPC classification number: G01N3/08 ,  G01N3/02

Abstract: Disclosed example guides for a compression test apparatus, having a test sample between a first loading plate and an opposing load applied in a loading direction towards the first loading plate from the test sample, comprise: a support plate on each side of the sample; a support member having at least a first portion positionable between the first loading plate and the opposing load and extending substantially parallel to the loading direction to constrain the sample in a direction perpendicular to the loading direction, wherein at least one of the support plates has one or more of the support members operably mounted thereto so that the first portion contacts the sample in a first position relative to its support plate; and the guide is configured so that, when the opposing load is applied to the sample, each first portion moves away from the first position in the loading direction.

公开(公告)号：US20240308476A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-19

申请号：US18590252

申请日：2024-02-28

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： Martin William Rosas

IPC: B60S1/52 ,  B60S1/38 ,  B60S1/50

CPC classification number: B60S1/524 ,  B60S1/381 ,  B60S1/50

Abstract: Described is a wiper blade for a windshield of a vehicle. The wiper blade having a spoiler, a squeegee, and a plurality of dispensing ports. The squeegee is coupled to the spoiler and includes a wiping lip. The spoiler having a reservoir configured to hold a chemical solution. The plurality of dispensing ports are distributed along a length of the wiper blade, such as its spoiler. The plurality of dispensing ports is fluidly coupled to the reservoir to dispense the chemical solution onto a surface of a windshield. The plurality of dispensing ports can be positioned on each side of the wiping lip. The chemical solution can include at least one of a wax, a non-stick coating, and/or a water repellant.

公开(公告)号：US20240308473A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-19

申请号：US18590180

申请日：2024-02-28

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： Martin William Rosas

IPC: B60S1/38

CPC classification number: B60S1/38 ,  B60S2001/3829

Abstract: Described is a wiper blade for a windshield of a vehicle. The wiper blade having a frame structure, a squeegee, and a plurality of debossed features. The squeegee is coupled to the frame structure and includes a wiping lip. The plurality of debossed features is formed in a side wall of the wiping lip. The plurality of debossed features extend along a length of the wiping lip. Each of the plurality of debossed features can also include treatment compound.

公开(公告)号：US20240306740A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-19

申请号：US18675991

申请日：2024-05-28

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： Moon Young Huh ,  Mitchell James Muske

IPC: A41D13/11 ,  A41D13/002 ,  A42B1/041 ,  A42B1/247 ,  A42B3/22 ,  A42B3/32

CPC classification number: A41D13/1184 ,  A41D13/0025 ,  A41D13/1161 ,  A42B1/041 ,  A42B1/247 ,  A42B3/221 ,  A42B3/225 ,  A42B3/32

Abstract: An example face shield includes a face shield lens comprising a locking channel, a face shield shell configured to receive the face shield lens when the face shield is inserted into the face shield shell, and a lens lock configured to move between: a locked position in which the lens lock is configured to engage the locking channel of the face shield to secure the face shield lens to the face shield shell; and an unlocked position in which the lens lock is configured to disengage the locking channel of the face shield to permit insertion of the face shield to the face shield shell and removal of the face shield from the face shield shell.

公开(公告)号：US20240301906A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-12

申请号：US18665110

申请日：2024-05-15

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： Yongping Gong ,  Randall Derek Riffle ,  Mark Latz ,  Alex Baciu

IPC: F16B25/00 ,  F16B25/10

CPC classification number: F16B25/0084 ,  F16B25/103 ,  F16B25/00 ,  F16B25/0021

Abstract: A self-drilling self-tapping fastener that provides improved performance in both drilling time and pullout force without decreasing performance in any of ductility, tapping torque, torsional strength, and tension strength.

公开(公告)号：US20240300711A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-12

申请号：US18666337

申请日：2024-05-16

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： Federico Cabrele ,  Waldemar Gaweda ,  Lorenzo Altarino ,  Simone Brombin ,  Michele Lucon ,  Leonardo Pellizaro

IPC: B65D63/00

CPC classification number: B65D63/00

Abstract: A cable tie arrangement for bundling one or more elongate members, and which includes a continuous strap having a planar surface free of any racks and a separate locking head defining an opening and having a metal locking element comprising a pair of opposed teeth extending into the opening and arranged to engage the strap in the opening. In use, the strap comprises a looped section arranged to bundle one or more elongate members on a first side of the locking head, and the looped section has an end section and a supply section extending through the locking head to a second side of the locking head in a first direction. Further, the opposed teeth are arranged to engage the planar surface of the end section and the supply section to prevent movement of the end section and the supply section in a second direction opposed to the first direction and to allow movement of the supply section in the first direction, and wherein the opposed teeth extend towards one another in the opening to press the end section and the supply section together in the opening.

公开(公告)号：US12083634B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-10

申请号：US16425055

申请日：2019-05-29

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： Thomas A. Bunker ,  Bruce Patrick Albrecht

IPC: B23K9/10

CPC classification number: B23K9/1043 ,  B23K9/1056 ,  B23K9/1075

Abstract: Welding system and method permit exchange of data with Smart Grid monitors and/or controllers. The welding systems include a welding power supply configured to convert power between the power grid and the welding power supply. A grid interface cooperates with control circuitry to transmit data to and/or from the grid monitors and/or controllers on the grid side. The control circuitry may control operation of the welding power supply based upon data from the grid. The system may include power generation devices (e.g., engine-drive generators) and energy storage devices (e.g., batteries), The control circuitry may control operation of such devices, the exchange of power between them, and the draw of power from the grid or the application of power to the grid based upon the data exchanged with the grid monitors and/or controllers.

公开(公告)号：USD1040876S1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-03

申请号：US29886175

申请日：2023-03-06

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Designer： Nicholas James Dessart ,  Todd Richard Henry ,  Thomas Don Lahti ,  Brian James Bornemann

Abstract: FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a welding device showing our new design according to a first embodiment;
FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of a welding device showing our new design according to a second embodiment;
FIG. 9 is a front elevation view thereof;
FIG. 10 is a rear elevation view thereof;
FIG. 11 is a right side elevation view thereof;
FIG. 12 is a left side elevation view thereof;
FIG. 13 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 15 is a front perspective view of a welding device showing our new design according to a third embodiment;
FIG. 16 is a front elevation view thereof;
FIG. 17 is a rear elevation view thereof;
FIG. 18 is a right side elevation view thereof;
FIG. 19 is a left side elevation view thereof;
FIG. 20 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 21 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 22 is a front perspective view of a welding device showing our new design according to a fourth embodiment;
FIG. 23 is a front elevation view thereof;
FIG. 24 is a rear elevation view thereof;
FIG. 25 is a right side elevation view thereof;
FIG. 26 is a left side elevation view thereof;
FIG. 27 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 28 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 29 is a front perspective view of a welding device showing our new design according to a fifth embodiment;
FIG. 30 is a front elevation view thereof;
FIG. 31 is a rear elevation view thereof;
FIG. 32 is a right side elevation view thereof;
FIG. 33 is a left side elevation view thereof;
FIG. 34 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 35 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 36 is a front perspective view of a welding device showing our new design according to a sixth embodiment;
FIG. 37 is a front elevation view thereof;
FIG. 38 is a rear elevation view thereof;
FIG. 39 is a right side elevation view thereof;
FIG. 40 is a left side elevation view thereof;
FIG. 41 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 42 is a bottom plan view thereof.
The dashed broken lines in the figures depict portions of the welding device that form no part of the claimed design.