Darrell L Sickels

US Patent:

D611074, Mar 2, 2010

Filed:

Aug 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

29/284167

Inventors:

Brian S. Bashore - Tipp City OH, US
Darrell L. Sickels - Troy OH, US
Bernard J. Vogel - Troy OH, US
Caleb R. Krisher - Appleton WI, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

1509

US Classification:

D15144

US Patent:

8546728, Oct 1, 2013

Filed:

Mar 4, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/072058

Inventors:

Darrell L. Sickels - Troy OH, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B23K 9/10
H05B 7/11

US Classification:

21913771, 2191305, 219132

Abstract:

A welding-type component is disclosed having a single user input that requires a user to input only a single parameter to identify a welding-type process. From the single input, operating parameters for the welding-type process automatically are set or otherwise determined. The invention streamlines the welding-type process prescription process by allowing a user to input only a single parameter than can be used to determine and coordinate other parameters for the welding-type process.

US Patent:

20090057285, Mar 5, 2009

Filed:

Aug 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/848874

Inventors:

Brian S. Bashore - Tipp City OH, US
Darrell L. Sickels - Troy OH, US
Bernard J. Vogel - Troy OH, US
Caleb R. Krisher - Appleton WI, US

International Classification:

B23K 9/10

US Classification:

2191301

Abstract:

A portable battery powered welder is disclosed that is configured to operate without an external power source. The portable battery powered welder may include a battery coupled to a welding circuit and a wire feeder. Further, the portable battery powered welder may include a suitcase to integrally support and completely enclose the welding circuit, the battery, and the wire feeder. The suitcase may include a lateral access door having a hinge and a latch. Additionally, the wire feeder and a wire spool may be disposed in a region accessible by the lateral access door. The suitcase may also include an access panel disposed over a region containing the battery. The access panel may be mounted to the case via a snap mount and/or secured via fasteners. Finally, the suitcase may include a top handle and may be made of a lightweight, impact resistant, and flame retardant material.

US Patent:

20090201704, Aug 13, 2009

Filed:

Feb 13, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/030831

Inventors:

Darrell L. Sickels - Troy OH, US
Bernard J. Vogel - Troy OH, US

Assignee:

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. - GLENVIEW IL

International Classification:

H02M 1/14

US Classification:

363 45

Abstract:

A power circuit, in certain embodiments, includes an inductor to limit current through a capacitor, wherein the capacitor is configured to smooth ripple for a constant voltage welding system. More specifically, the power circuit may include a rectifier configured to convert AC power to DC power. The rectifier may be coupled to a DC bus configured to transmit the DC power. A capacitive circuit having the capacitor may be coupled across the DC bus to smooth ripple in the DC power. The inductor, e.g., coupled between the DC bus and the capacitive circuit, limits the rate of current flow between the capacitive circuit and the DC bus during a welding operation, thereby reducing heating in the output capacitive circuit. A further inductor may be coupled to one side of the DC bus to stabilize the rate of current flow from the power circuit to a load.

US Patent:

20120006792, Jan 12, 2012

Filed:

Jul 5, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/176593

Inventors:

Scott Ryan Rozmarynowski - Greenville WI, US
Caleb Robert Krisher - Appleton WI, US
Darrell Lee Sickels - Troy OH, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B23K 9/10

US Classification:

219 74, 2191301

Abstract:

A battery powered welding system is provided. In one welding system a battery powered welder includes control circuitry configured to control a welding power output converted from power from an external battery power source. The battery powered welder also includes a wire drive assembly coupled to the control circuitry and configured to feed a welding wire using power from the external battery power source. The battery powered welder includes a case integrally supporting and enclosing the control circuitry and the wire drive assembly. The case is not configured to enclose the external battery power source.

US Patent:

20120152923, Jun 21, 2012

Filed:

Dec 12, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/323097

Inventors:

Darrell Lee Sickels - Troy OH, US
Brian Scott Bashore - Tipp City OH, US

Assignee:

Hobart Brothers Company - Troy OH

International Classification:

B23K 9/10
B23K 9/16
B23K 9/24
B23K 9/095

US Classification:

21913021, 21913731, 219137 PS

Abstract:

The present disclosure provides a welding system having a welder, a welding gun, and a welding gun adapter, the welding gun being a spool gun with an attached motor. The welding gun adapter receives welding power from the welder, and converts it to output power suitable for driving the motor of the welding gun. The welding gun adapter also uses received welding power from the welder for control power. The present techniques allow for the use of welding guns requiring motor power to be used with any ordinary welder.

US Patent:

20120241431, Sep 27, 2012

Filed:

Mar 22, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/427677

Inventors:

Darrell Lee Sickels - Troy OH, US

Assignee:

HOBART BROTHERS COMPANY - Troy OH

International Classification:

B23K 9/12

US Classification:

2191377

Abstract:

The present disclosure provides a welding system having a welder and a 12V spool gun, in which the 12V spool gun includes a 12V motor. The 12V spool gun receives a voltage that is derived from a welding arc voltage, and drives the 12V motor of the 12V spool gun with the derived voltage. The present techniques allow for the use of a spool gun requiring motor power to be used with any ordinary welder.

US Patent:

20130341307, Dec 26, 2013

Filed:

Aug 28, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/012334

Inventors:

Darrell L. Sickels - Troy OH, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B23K 9/16
B23K 9/10

US Classification:

219 74, 2191301

Abstract:

A welding-type component is disclosed having a single user input that requires a user to input only a single parameter to identify a welding-type process. From the single input, operating parameters for the welding-type process automatically are set or otherwise determined. The invention streamlines the welding-type process prescription process by allowing a user to input only a single parameter than can be used to determine and coordinate other parameters for the welding-type process.