Kevin D Summers

US Patent:

20130001210, Jan 3, 2013

Filed:

Jun 18, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/526278

Inventors:

Kevin Pagano - Algonquin IL, US
Kevin Summers - Batavia IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B23K 9/12

US Classification:

219137 R

Abstract:

Methods and systems are disclosed for utilizing metal cored welding wire electrodes with forced movement of the electrode and arc. The electrode may be moved by a motion control assembly in a welding torch. The arc is established only between the sheath of the metal cored welding wire and the workpiece (or weld puddle), providing a unique transfer mode for enhanced deposition, travel speeds, and other weld and process characteristics.

US Patent:

20210308529, Oct 7, 2021

Filed:

Apr 2, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/838463

Inventors:

Kevin Summers - Batavia IL, US

International Classification:

A63B 29/02

Abstract:

A system for protecting a climbing device from contacting a wall includes a barrier device defining an eyelet, an anchor anchored to the wall, and a cord. The barrier device is configured to wrap around the climbing device such that the barrier device extends between climbing device and the wall and forms a sleeve that encircles the climbing device. The barrier device protects the climbing device from the wall. The cord extends through the eyelet and is coupled to the barrier device and the anchor such that the barrier device is anchored to the wall and in a desired position relative to the wall. The barrier device is configured to move relative to the climbing device, and the cord limits movement of the barrier device relative to the climbing device.