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1.

LIGHTING MODULE FOR A VEHICLE COMPONENT AND VEHICLE COMPONENT WITH A LIGHTING MODULE

      
Application Number 18538276
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-13
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Och, Roland
  • Oberst, Joachim
  • Rudolf, Andreas
  • Hegwein, Matthias
  • Gans, Matthias

Abstract

An illumination module for highlighting a region of a vehicle component, such as a charging or tank recess or a handle assembly, includes a light source support having at least one light source and a housing, in which the light source support with the at least one light source is received. The housing includes a light outlet region, via which light can be decoupled from the housing. The illumination module further includes a light diffuser optically coupled to the light outlet region of the housing, which diffuser includes a first light outlet region, via which light can be decoupled for direct illumination or highlighting of the region of the vehicle component and which includes a second light outlet region, which is spatially separated from the first light outlet region via which signal light can be decoupled.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
  • B60Q 3/30 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for compartments other than passenger or driving compartments, e.g. luggage or engine compartments
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems

2.

BRUSHES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING MULTIPLE FLUIDS DURING CLEANING OF A SURFACE

      
Application Number US2023075718
Publication Number 2024/076916
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-02
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Withers, Bradley Scott
  • Hughes, Corey Alan

Abstract

ABSTRACT A disclosed example brush for dispensing multiple fluids during cleaning of a surface includes: an annular porous polymeric brush body configured to dispense a first fluid through the brush; and a first annular plate mechanically coupled to the brush body, wherein the plate includes: a channel to direct the first fluid from an inlet of the channel to the brush body; and a plate annulus aligned with a brush annulus of the brush body, such that the brush annulus and the plate annulus direct a second fluid from an inlet to the surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A46B 11/06 - Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water connected to supply pipe
  • A46B 13/00 - Brushes with driven brush bodies
  • H01L 21/67 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereof; Apparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components

3.

AIR HOSE

      
Application Number US2023032246
Publication Number 2024/076447
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-08
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Nielsen, Bo, Vork
  • Spalding, Joshua

Abstract

An air hose includes a first component, a second, elastic component and one or more fastening positions and/or a continuous fastener. The first component has a first end and a second end, wherein the first and second ends of the first component define a first component length therebetween. The second component has a first end and a second end, wherein the first and second ends of the second component define a second component length therebetween. The one or more fastening positions and/or continuous fastener extends along the second component length and fastens the second component to the first component in an axial direction of the air hose. The air hose is operable between a first condition in which the second component length is less than the first component length and is collapsible in a radial direction, and a second condition in which the second component length is the same as the first component length and the first component is held against a biasing force of the second component such that the air hose is open in the radial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

4.

BRUSHES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR POST-CMP CLEANING OF A SURFACE

      
Application Number US2023075713
Publication Number 2024/076913
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-02
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Withers, Bradley Scott
  • Hughes, Corey Alan

Abstract

An example brush for cleaning of a substrate includes: a porous polymeric brush body having one or more contact surfaces for cleaning the substrate, the one or more contact surfaces comprising a microtexture; and a brush support configured to mechanically couple the brush body to an actuator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A46B 11/06 - Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water connected to supply pipe
  • A46B 13/00 - Brushes with driven brush bodies
  • H01L 21/67 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereof; Apparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components

5.

Anchor

      
Application Number 29787476
Grant Number D1022259
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-07
First Publication Date 2024-04-09
Grant Date 2024-04-09
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor Ferrier, Ian Ross

6.

WELD TRAINING SYSTEMS WITH WELDING TECHNIQUE MONITORING

      
Application Number 18239953
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-30
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor Becker, William Joshua

Abstract

Described herein are examples of weld training systems that perform welding technique monitoring as part of the training regime. In particular, the disclosed weld training systems implement a fast, simple, and intuitive process for calibrating a system to recognize joint characteristics later used to monitor (and/or provide feedback regarding) welding technique. In some examples, the weld training systems may even be able to recognize some joint characteristics, and perform some crude welding technique monitoring, with almost no calibration at all, which can be of enormous help where an operator forgets, or is unwilling to take the time to fully calibrate the system(s).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09B 19/24 - Use of tools
  • G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods

7.

CLOSING PLUG

      
Application Number 18480053
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-03
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sbongk, Albert
  • Reibel, Viviane
  • Huebner, Manuel

Abstract

Disclosed is a closing plug is provided for closing through-openings in components, such as components of motor vehicles. The closing plug includes a base body made from a hard component with a closing wall for covering a through-opening, and a sealing/fastening device made from a soft component. The soft component is configured to be sealed and connected to a wall of a carrier component that bounds a through-opening. The closing plug can be inserted into a through-opening in an assembly direction that extends orthogonally to a wall of a carrier component that bounds a through-opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 25/24 - Superstructure sub-units with access openings having movable or removable closures

8.

CONVEYOR WAREWASHER AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A CONVEYOR WAREWASHER

      
Application Number 18475352
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-27
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Disch, Harald
  • Schrempp, Martin

Abstract

A conveyor warewasher includes at least one washing zone, at least one rinsing zone and a conveyor apparatus. A camera system is configured in order to capture at least one image of an portion of the conveyor apparatus continuously or at predetermined or determinable times and/or events. An image processing device is associated with the camera system and is configured to determine a position, orientation and/or alignment of washware items present in the at least one captured image. An evaluation device is further provided that is adapted to determine based on the determined position, orientation, and/or alignment of the washware items whether, at the time of the image capture, washware items are present in the portion of the conveyor apparatus (2) that: i) are transported incorrectly oriented by the conveyor apparatus (2); and/or ii) are transported misaligned by the conveyor apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
  • A47L 15/00 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware
  • A47L 15/24 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware with movement of the crockery baskets by conveyors
  • G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
  • G06V 10/26 - Segmentation of patterns in the image field; Cutting or merging of image elements to establish the pattern region, e.g. clustering-based techniques; Detection of occlusion
  • G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects

9.

OVEN

      
Application Number US2023071260
Publication Number 2024/073174
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-28
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor Wei, De

Abstract

The present application discloses an oven that comprises a lower housing assembly, an upper housing assembly, and a retaining assembly. The upper housing assembly is disposed above the lower housing assembly, the upper housing assembly is capable of opening and closing relative to the lower housing assembly and is capable of forming a working cavity when closed with the lower housing assembly, the upper housing assembly comprises an upper housing front plate. The retaining assembly is fixedly disposed on the upper housing front plate to prevent substantial deformation of the upper housing assembly during heating.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F27B 9/02 - Furnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type; Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity of multiple-chamber type; Combinations of furnaces
  • B23K 1/008 - Soldering within a furnace
  • F27B 9/04 - Furnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type; Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity adapted for treating the charge in vacuum or special atmosphere
  • F27B 9/32 - Casings
  • F27D 1/00 - Casings; Linings; Walls; Roofs

10.

BRUSHES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR POST-CMP CLEANING OF A SURFACE

      
Application Number 18375202
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-29
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Withers, Bradley Scott
  • Hughes, Corey Alan

Abstract

An example brush for cleaning of a substrate includes: a porous polymeric brush body having one or more contact surfaces for cleaning the substrate, the one or more contact surfaces comprising a microtexture; and a brush support configured to mechanically couple the brush body to an actuator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 21/67 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereof; Apparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components
  • A46B 1/00 - Brush bodies and bristles moulded as a unit
  • A46B 9/00 - Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
  • A46B 11/06 - Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water connected to supply pipe
  • A46B 13/00 - Brushes with driven brush bodies
  • A46B 13/02 - Brushes with driven brush bodies power-driven
  • B08B 1/00 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools, brushes, or analogous members
  • B08B 1/02 - Cleaning travelling work, e.g. a web or articles on a conveyor
  • B08B 1/04 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools, brushes, or analogous members using rotary operative members

11.

CONTAINER AND INSERT ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18480051
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-03
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bednarz, Mathew
  • Bishop, Karah
  • Lewis, Alexander
  • Schwab, Michael J.

Abstract

A container includes an outer box and an insert sized to fit inside the outer box. The insert includes a bottom wall, a first lateral end coupled to the bottom wall, and a second lateral end coupled to the bottom wall. The first lateral end opposes the second lateral end. The first lateral end may include a first outer wall and a first cradle wall spaced apart from the first outer wall. The first cradle wall may include a first cutout shaped to receive a flange at a first end of a spool of material. The second lateral end may include a second outer wall and a second cradle wall spaced apart from the second outer wall. The second cradle may include a second cutout opening shaped to receive a second end of the spool of the material. The insert may be formed from a rigid material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 25/10 - Devices to locate articles in containers
  • B65D 65/38 - Packaging materials of special type or form
  • B65D 81/133 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents using rigid or semi-rigid sheets of shock-absorbing material of a shape specially adapted to accommodate contents, e.g. trays

12.

Fastener

      
Application Number 18367339
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-12
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Li, Zhilin
  • Yu, Haijie
  • Cao, Zhaobao

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of vehicle components, and in particular to a fastener for securing vehicle accessories, characterized in that the fastener includes: a fastener body, a trim panel securing portion, and an elastic member securing portion, wherein the fastener body includes a vehicle securing portion which is disposed on one end of the fastener body and can be used for securing to a vehicle body, the trim panel securing portion is disposed on one end of fastener body opposite to the vehicle securing portion and can be used for securing to vehicle accessories, and the elastic member securing portion is disposed between the vehicle securing portion and the trim panel securing portion and connects the vehicle securing portion with the trim panel securing portion. The fastener according to the present disclosure can withstand high stress and is in two-level connection with the vehicle accessories, so that the vehicle accessories can be secured when an airbag(s) is not deployed, and the range of movement of the vehicle accessories can also be limited by means of the connection of an elastic member when the airbag(s) is deployed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
  • F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips

13.

Hybrid Proximity Seal

      
Application Number 18388095
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-08
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Osmun, Nathan C.
  • Davis, Joseph D.
  • Carns, Christopher A.

Abstract

A thermostatic valve assembly for an internal combustion engine cooling system. The thermostatic valve assembly including a valve housing and a plunger assembly. The valve housing includes a chamber, an inlet port, a radiator output port, and a bypass output port. The bypass output port including a flow opening. The plunger assembly being slideably secured within the chamber and moving between a first position to close the flow opening and a second position to open the flow opening. The plunger assembly comprises a body and at least one seal configured to seal the flow opening when in the first position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01P 7/16 - Controlling of coolant flow the coolant being liquid by thermostatic control
  • F16K 3/24 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with sealing faces shaped as surfaces of solids of revolution with cylindrical valve members

14.

BRUSHES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING MULTIPLE FLUIDS DURING CLEANING OF A SURFACE

      
Application Number 17959606
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-04
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Withers, Bradley Scott
  • Hughes, Corey Alan

Abstract

A disclosed example brush for dispensing multiple fluids during cleaning of a surface includes: an annular porous polymeric brush body configured to dispense a first fluid through the brush; and a first annular plate mechanically coupled to the brush body, wherein the plate includes: a channel to direct the first fluid from an inlet of the channel to the brush body; and a plate annulus aligned with a brush annulus of the brush body, such that the brush annulus and the plate annulus direct a second fluid from an inlet to the surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 21/67 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereof; Apparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components
  • A46B 9/00 - Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
  • A46B 11/00 - Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water
  • A46B 11/06 - Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water connected to supply pipe
  • A46B 13/00 - Brushes with driven brush bodies
  • A46B 13/04 - Brushes with driven brush bodies power-driven with reservoir or other means for supplying substances
  • A46D 1/00 - Bristles; Selection of materials for bristles
  • H01L 21/02 - Manufacture or treatment of semiconductor devices or of parts thereof

15.

Actuating Mechanism for Actuating Covers for Vehicles

      
Application Number 18367314
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-12
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Göpfert, Tobias
  • Hegwein, Matthias
  • Lechner-Watzlik, Thomas
  • Oberst, Joachim
  • Och, Roland

Abstract

Described is an actuating mechanism for actuating a cover of a vehicle. The cover is reversibly movable between a closed position where the cover is arranged flush with a vehicle outer shell and an open position where the cover is arranged at least partially or regionally behind the vehicle outer shell. The actuating mechanism comprises a movement mechanism operatively connected to the rear side of the cover. In order to transition the cover from the closed position into the open position proceeding from the closed position of the cover, the movement mechanism moves the cover initially into an intermediate position in a rotational and translational movement in which intermediate position the cover is pivoted relative to the closed position of the cover about a first axis of rotation and is at least partially or regionally offset in comparison to the closed position backwards towards the interior of the vehicle. Proceeding from the intermediate position of the cover, the movement mechanism pivots the cover in an at least substantially and preferably purely rotational movement about a second axis of rotation into the open position, in which the cover is arranged at least partially or regionally behind the vehicle body and in particular behind the vehicle outer shell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05F 15/63 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by swinging arms
  • B60K 15/05 - Inlet covers
  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles

16.

Method and Apparatus for Maintaining a Surface Speed of a Circular Cutting Device

      
Application Number 18509714
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-15
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Beranek, Sarah Marie
  • Bussan, John Edward
  • Ceckowski, Douglas A.
  • Chkaiban, Christian
  • Frid, Chelsea B.
  • Joray, Jeffrey E.
  • Keeble, Michael E.
  • Kordus, Bryan J.
  • Shtilman, Michael

Abstract

Provided is a disclosure for a cutting device configured to control a linear speed of a cutting wheel as the cutting wheel gets smaller with use. In one example, the cutting device includes a cutting wheel; an actuator to rotate the cutting wheel; a power source configured to provide power to the actuator for rotating the cutting wheel at an adjustable rotational velocity; and control circuitry configured to adjust the rotational velocity of the cutting wheel to maintain a substantially constant surface speed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23Q 15/10 - Control or regulation of cutting velocity to maintain constant cutting velocity between tool and workpiece
  • B23Q 15/16 - Compensation for wear of the tool
  • B26D 1/00 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor
  • G01B 11/10 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring diameters of objects while moving
  • G05B 19/416 - Numerical control (NC), i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control of velocity, acceleration or deceleration

17.

WAREWASH MACHINE OR OTHER FOOD EQUIPMENT MACHINE WITH CONTACTOR MONITORING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18541395
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-15
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Byczkowski, Leszek P.
  • Anim-Mensah, Alexander R.

Abstract

A food equipment device, such as a warewasher, includes a powered component, the powered component being one of a heating element or a pump or a fan, and a power line path for delivering power to the powered component. A contactor is provided for controlling power delivery to the powered component, the contactor including main power contacts connected in the power line path and auxiliary contacts that operate the same as, or opposite to, the main power contacts. A monitoring system is operatively connected to the auxiliary contacts to monitor an open or closed state of the auxiliary contacts and includes a voltage source operatively connected to one of the auxiliary contacts and an electrical sensor for detecting one of (i) a voltage condition of the other auxiliary contact or (ii) a current flow condition between the auxiliary contacts.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 1/00 - Contacts
  • A47L 15/00 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware
  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
  • A47L 15/46 - Devices for the automatic control of the different phases of cleaning

18.

REFLOW OVEN

      
Application Number US2023072165
Publication Number 2024/073190
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-14
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Weizhou
  • Hu, Zhaoping
  • Wang, Chuanbo

Abstract

The present application provides a reflow oven (100). The reflow oven (100) comprises a furnace (101) and a gas pipeline assembly (104, 106). The furnace (101) comprises a plurality of furnace chambers Li (i = 1, 2,..., n). The gas pipeline assembly (104, 106) comprises a plurality of gas sub-pipelines (104.i, 106.i) (i = 1, 2,..., n). The plurality of gas sub-pipelines (104.i, 106.i) are detachably connected in a series to form a gas passage. At least a portion of the plurality of gas sub-pipelines (104.i. 106.i) is connected to at least a portion of the plurality of furnace chambers Li such that the plurality of furnace chambers Li is connected to the gas passage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 1/00 - Soldering, e.g. brazing, or unsoldering
  • B23K 1/008 - Soldering within a furnace
  • B23K 3/04 - Heating appliances
  • F27B 9/30 - Furnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type; Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity - Details, accessories, or equipment peculiar to furnaces of these types
  • H05K 3/34 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits by soldering
  • B23K 101/42 - Printed circuits

19.

Dual camera prism assembly for stencil printer

      
Application Number 18125270
Grant Number 11947094
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-23
First Publication Date 2024-04-02
Grant Date 2024-04-02
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor Prentice, Thomas C.

Abstract

A vision system is used in a stencil printer configured to print an assembly material on an electronic substrate. The vision system includes a housing, a dual camera assembly supported by the housing and a prism assembly supported by the housing and configured with the dual camera assembly to provide a first optical path that looks vertically up at a bottom of a stencil and a second optical path that looks vertically down on an electronic substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41F 15/12 - Machines with auxiliary equipment, e.g. for drying printed articles
  • G02B 17/04 - Catoptric systems, e.g. image erecting and reversing system using prisms only
  • G03B 15/05 - Combinations of cameras with electronic flash apparatus; Electronic flash units
  • G03B 17/55 - APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR FOR PROJECTING OR VIEWING THEM; APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS EMPLOYING ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR - Details of cameras or camera bodies; Accessories therefor with provision for heating or cooling, e.g. in aircraft
  • H04N 23/50 - Constructional details
  • H04N 23/74 - Circuitry for compensating brightness variation in the scene by influencing the scene brightness using illuminating means
  • H04N 23/90 - Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums
  • H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

20.

WELD TRAINING SYSTEMS WITH WELDING TECHNIQUE MONITORING

      
Document Number 03213019
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-19
Open to Public Date 2024-03-30
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor Becker, William Joshua

Abstract

Described herein are examples of weld training systems that perform welding technique monitoring as part of the training regime. In particular, the disclosed weld training systems implement a fast, simple, and intuitive process for calibrating a system to recognize joint characteristics later used to monitor (and/or provide feedback regarding) welding technique. In some examples, the weld training systems may even be able to recognize some joint characteristics, and perform some crude welding technique monitoring, with almost no calibration at all, which can be of enormous help where an operator forgets, or is unwilling to take the time to fully calibrate the system(s).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 31/12 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to investigating the properties, e.g. the weldability, of materials
  • B23K 37/00 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted to a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass

21.

WELDING SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING A DEDICATED POWER AND COMMUNICATION CABLE

      
Application Number 18468860
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-18
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ott, Brian L.
  • Schartner, Quinn W.

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for welding systems employing a welding cable to provide welding power, communication signals, and wire feeder power to the wire feeder, and a single conductor wire feeder power and communication cable coupling the welding power supply to the wire feeder via dedicated connection circuitry in both the welding power supply and the wire feeder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 9/12 - Automatic feeding or moving of electrodes or work for spot or seam welding or cutting

22.

ARRAYED VACUUM END OF ARM TOOL

      
Application Number 17954057
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-27
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Merritt, Brian Keith
  • Stripe, Brett Alan

Abstract

A vacuum head and corresponding method for moving product at the end of a robotic arm includes a housing having a product contact surface. An array of at least two rows and at least three ranks of valves are arranged with respect to the product contact surface. A solenoid is connected with respect to each of the valves to selectively activate air pressure in one or more valves thereby enabling multiple switchable zones on the product contact surface and thereby enable transfer of product between stations.

IPC Classes  ?

23.

AUTOMATIC OPENING MODULE FOR A DOOR OF A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE

      
Application Number US2023033136
Publication Number 2024/064132
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-19
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bicic, Bojan
  • Chirumbolo, Dino
  • Ali, Ahsan
  • Laverncic, Joze

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automatic opening module (200) for a door of a household appliance, comprising: a housing (202); a transmission system (226), and a lever engaging pin (228); wherein said transmission system (226) and said lever engaging pin (228) are received within said housing (202); wherein a first part of said transmission system (226) is operably coupled to said lever engaging pin (228); and wherein a second part of said transmission system (226) is configured to operably engage with an actuator of a door locking module (2b) such that actuation of the actuator causes the transmission system to move the lever engaging pin between a first, locked, position and a second, unlocked, position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D06F 39/14 - Doors or covers; Securing means therefor
  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details

24.

EMBOSSED FILM ASSEMBLY HAVING PASTEL HOLOGRAPHIC SECURITY FEATURES

      
Document Number 03213998
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-25
Open to Public Date 2024-03-28
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor Deschner, Matthew John

Abstract

An embossed film assembly is provided that includes a substrate and at least one security layer fomied from a polymer layer having an image fomied therein and a high refractive index (HRI) layer on the polymer layer. The polymer layer and the HRI layer form a holographic security feature on the substrate. The image in the polymer layer is formed from low frequency gratings configured to generate a pastel color in the holographic security feature.

IPC Classes  ?

25.

CONVEYOR WAREWASHER AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A CONVEYOR WAREWASHER

      
Application Number 18475346
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-27
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Disch, Harald
  • Schrempp, Martin

Abstract

A conveyor warewasher has at least one washing zone, at least one rinsing zone and a conveyor apparatus. A camera system is configured to capture at least one image of a portion of the conveyor apparatus. An evaluation device is configured to determine an average degree of soiling of washware present in the portion of the conveyor apparatus at the time of the image capture and/or a average type of soiling of the washware present in the portion of the conveyor apparatus at the time of the image capture. A control device is configured to initiate, automatically or optionally automatically depending on the determined average degree of soiling and/or depending on the determined average type of soiling, at least one measure influencing the quality of a washing liquid to be sprayed in the at least one washing zone and/or a measure influencing the cleaning performance of the conveyor warewasher.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 15/00 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware
  • A47L 15/24 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware with movement of the crockery baskets by conveyors
  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
  • A47L 15/44 - Devices for adding cleaning agents

26.

CONVEYOR WAREWASHER AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A CONVEYOR WAREWASHER

      
Application Number 18475357
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-27
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Disch, Harald
  • Schrempp, Martin

Abstract

A conveyor warewasher has at least one washing zone, at least one rinsing zone and a conveyor apparatus. A device for sensing a loading of the conveyor apparatus, which device is configured in order to determine, continuously or at predetermined or determinable times and/or events, a loading of the conveyor apparatus with washware. A control device is configured in order to, during a learning or observation phase over at least one observation period or over a plurality of observation periods each relating to a washing shift or a washing day of the conveyor warewasher or a portion thereof, determine a chronological profile of the loading of the conveyor apparatus with washware to be conveyed, wherein the control device is configured in order to deduce a pattern or a regularity based on the determined chronological profile of the loading of the conveyor apparatus with washware.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
  • A47L 15/00 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware
  • A47L 15/24 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware with movement of the crockery baskets by conveyors

27.

CONVEYOR WAREWASHER AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A CONVEYOR WAREWASHER

      
Application Number 18475360
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-27
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Disch, Harald
  • Schrempp, Martin

Abstract

A conveyor warewasher has at least one washing zone, at least one rinsing zone and a conveyor apparatus. A camera system is arranged above or below or to the side of the conveyor apparatus and is configured in order capture at least one image of a portion of the conveyor apparatus, preferably continuously or at predetermined or determinable times and/or events. An evaluation device is configured in order to evaluate and determine on the basis of the at least one image whether, at the time of the image capture, washware of the following washware category was present in the portion of the conveyor apparatus: reusable plasticware, in particular in the form of plastic trays, plastic mugs, plastic bowls, plastic covers for plastic bowls, and/or plastic plates.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
  • A47L 15/00 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware
  • A47L 15/24 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware with movement of the crockery baskets by conveyors
  • G06V 20/50 - Context or environment of the image
  • G06V 20/60 - Type of objects

28.

COUNTER SYSTEM FOR TRANSFERRING IN PARTICULAR AT LEAST PARTIALLY UNPACKAGED FOODSTUFFS, AND METHOD FOR RECEIVING CUSTOMER-SPECIFIC AND IN PARTICULAR PERSONALIZED ORDERS IN A COUNTER SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18536735
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-12
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Disch, Harald
  • Schrempp, Martin
  • Boldt, Adrian
  • Newcomer, Jeffrey R.
  • Hipp, Joel

Abstract

A counter system for transferring foodstuffs, wherein the counter system has a first region assigned to the counter staff and a second region segregated therefrom and assigned to the customer. The counter system also has a dishwasher for cleaning items of washware, in particular in the form of mugs, cups, glasses, bowls or plates. The dishwasher has a treatment zone, an introduction region and a removal region, wherein the introduction region is accessible from the second region of the counter system and the removal region is accessible from the first region of the counter system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 15/00 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware
  • A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
  • A47L 15/46 - Devices for the automatic control of the different phases of cleaning
  • A47L 15/48 - Drying arrangements
  • B65G 29/00 - Rotary conveyors, e.g. rotating discs, arms, star-wheels or cones

29.

Inflator

      
Application Number 29855622
Grant Number D1019707
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-05
First Publication Date 2024-03-26
Grant Date 2024-03-26
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Costle, Carey Christopher
  • Sangster, Brendan

30.

WELDING SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING A DEDICATED POWER AND COMMUNICATION CABLE

      
Document Number 03213201
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-20
Open to Public Date 2024-03-23
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ott, Brian L.
  • Schartner, Quinn W.

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for welding systems employing a welding cable to provide welding power, communication signals, and wire feeder power to the wire feeder, and a single conductor wire feeder power and communication cable coupling the welding power supply to the wire feeder via dedicated connection circuitry in both the welding power supply and the wire feeder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 9/095 - Monitoring or automatic control of welding parameters

31.

DOOR-LOCKING MODULE FOR A DOOR OF A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE

      
Application Number 18367755
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-13
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Chirumbolo, Dino
  • Bicic, Bojan
  • Ali, Ahsan
  • Lavrencic, Joze

Abstract

A door-locking module for a door of a household appliance includes a housing; a printed circuit board (PCB), received within the housing and further includes at least one first actuator switch adapted to open and close a predetermined first circuit of the PCB. A locking pin is configured to move between a locked position, affecting the door into a locked state, and an unlocked position, affecting the door into an unlocked state. An actuator is operably coupled to the locking pin so as to controllably move the locking pin between the unlocked position and the locked position. A locking ring is operably coupled between the actuator and the at least one first actuator switch and includes a trigger member adapted to operably engage with the signal actuator, and at least one cam guide adapted to cooperate with a corresponding cam follower of the locking pin.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
  • D06F 34/20 - Parameters relating to constructional components, e.g. door sensors
  • D06F 39/14 - Doors or covers; Securing means therefor
  • D06F 58/20 - General details of domestic laundry dryers
  • E05B 65/00 - Locks for special use

32.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIGITAL IMAGE COMPRESSION

      
Application Number 18453362
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-22
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Schlecht, Joseph
  • Ferley, Eric

Abstract

Described herein are examples of imaging systems for digital image processing. For example, techniques are disclosed for dynamic compression of individual regions representing pixels and/or voxels of high-resolution digital images. During image data compression, first regions may be scaled based on a first scaling value, whereas second region may be scaled based on a second scaling value. During image data decompression and image reconstruction, a third scaling value is applied to both first and second regions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 19/29 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using video object coding involving scalability at the object level, e.g. video object layer [VOL]
  • H04N 19/136 - Incoming video signal characteristics or properties
  • H04N 19/17 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using adaptive coding characterised by the coding unit, i.e. the structural portion or semantic portion of the video signal being the object or the subject of the adaptive coding the unit being an image region, e.g. an object
  • H04N 19/182 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using adaptive coding characterised by the coding unit, i.e. the structural portion or semantic portion of the video signal being the object or the subject of the adaptive coding the unit being a pixel
  • H04N 19/184 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using adaptive coding characterised by the coding unit, i.e. the structural portion or semantic portion of the video signal being the object or the subject of the adaptive coding the unit being bits, e.g. of the compressed video stream
  • H04N 19/423 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals - characterised by implementation details or hardware specially adapted for video compression or decompression, e.g. dedicated software implementation characterised by memory arrangements

33.

CONVEYOR WAREWASHER WITH CAMERA SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18466416
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-13
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Himmelsbach, Björn S.
  • Siebert, Marian

Abstract

A conveyor warewasher includes at least one washing zone, at least one rinsing zone, a conveyor and a camera system arranged above or below the conveyor and configured to capture at least one image of a portion of the conveyor, preferably continuously or at predefined or definable times and/or events. The camera system includes at least one camera and a transparent surface element arranged in a region of the field of view of the camera, in the form of a transparent glass or plastic panel, wherein the at least one camera is at least partly or in some areas separated from the portion of the conveyor optically covered by the camera system, via the transparent surface element. A heating device is associated with the transparent surface element for heating, in particular continuously or as needed, at least one portion of the transparent surface element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 15/24 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware with movement of the crockery baskets by conveyors
  • A47L 15/00 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06V 10/20 - Image preprocessing

34.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIGITAL IMAGE COMPRESSION

      
Application Number US2023072720
Publication Number 2024/059420
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-23
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Schlecht, Joseph
  • Ferley, Eric

Abstract

Described herein are examples of imaging systems for digital image processing. For example, techniques are disclosed for dynamic compression of individual regions representing pixels and/or voxels of high-resolution digital images. During image data compression, first regions may be scaled based on a first scaling value, whereas second region may be scaled based on a second scaling value. During image data decompression and image reconstruction, a third scaling value is applied to both first and second regions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 19/124 - Quantisation
  • A61B 6/00 - Apparatus for radiation diagnosis, e.g. combined with radiation therapy equipment
  • H04N 19/136 - Incoming video signal characteristics or properties
  • H04N 19/182 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using adaptive coding characterised by the coding unit, i.e. the structural portion or semantic portion of the video signal being the object or the subject of the adaptive coding the unit being a pixel
  • H04N 19/34 - Scalability techniques involving progressive bit-plane based encoding of the enhancement layer, e.g. fine granular scalability [FGS]
  • H04N 19/167 - Position within a video image, e.g. region of interest [ROI]
  • H04N 19/17 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using adaptive coding characterised by the coding unit, i.e. the structural portion or semantic portion of the video signal being the object or the subject of the adaptive coding the unit being an image region, e.g. an object

35.

Vehicle Door Actuating Apparatus with a Large Actuating Surface

      
Application Number 18367006
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-12
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wilke, Zsolt
  • Rudolf, Andreas
  • Göbel, Fritz
  • Weid, Martin

Abstract

Described is a vehicle door actuating apparatus (100). The vehicle door actuating apparatus (100) includes an actuating surface (106), a sensor (140), such as an inductive sensor or switch, and a mechanism for transmitting a compressive force applied by a user to the actuating surface (106) into a movement that is detectable by the sensor. The mechanism includes a first component (111) or a first component group on which the switch (140) is at least partially fixed and a transmission element (120) that is pivotally arranged on the first component (111) or the first component group. The transmission element (120) is pivotable between a home position in which the sensor (140) is not triggered by the transmission element (120) and an actuating position in which the sensor (140) is triggered by the transmission element (120). The transmission element (120) is movable relative to the actuating apparatus (102). The vehicle door actuating apparatus (100) includes a plurality of actuating elements (158a, 158b, 158c, 158d, 158e) arranged in relation to the transmission element (120) such that a movement of at least one of the actuating elements (158a, 158b, 158c, 158d, 158e) relative to the transmission element (120) is sufficient in order to transfer the transmission element (120) from its home position into its actuating position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 81/76 - Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles
  • E05B 85/10 - Handles

36.

Apparatus for Sealingly Connecting to an Opening of a Carrier Component

      
Application Number 18368186
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-14
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sindel, Melanie
  • Müller, Jan
  • Kellner, Manuel

Abstract

Disclosed is an apparatus, in particular a valve apparatus, for sealingly connecting to an opening of a carrier component. The apparatus includes a base body made of a hard component for the connection to an edge of a carrier component delimiting an opening, and a sealing device made of a soft component. The base body comprises at least one connection passageway configured as an undercut for the form-fit connection to a correspondingly configured element of the soft component, and a lid element for covering the connecting region.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 27/02 - Construction of housings; Use of materials therefor of lift valves

37.

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL ENGINE SPEED OF A POWER SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18525650
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-30
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Smith, Alan F.
  • Joyce, Richard

Abstract

Methods and apparatus to control engine speed of a power system are disclosed. An example power system includes: an engine; an air compressor configured to generate and store air pressure in an air storage tank based on mechanical power provided by the engine; and control circuitry configured to: monitor the air pressure in the air storage tank; determine a rate of air pressure change based on the monitoring of the air pressure; in response to the rate of air pressure change satisfying a threshold rate, incrementally increasing a speed of the engine; detecting a load on an AC auxiliary output; and in response to detecting the load on the AC auxiliary output, overriding an engine speed based on the air compressor, and controlling the speed of the engine to be the predetermined speed to output the predetermined frequency.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 29/14 - Motors or generators having non-mechanical commutating devices, e.g. discharge tubes or semiconductor devices with speed sensing devices
  • B23K 9/10 - Other electric circuits therefor; Protective circuits; Remote controls

38.

Buckle

      
Application Number 29810465
Grant Number D1018371
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-05
First Publication Date 2024-03-19
Grant Date 2024-03-19
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Millward, Eric W.
  • Kolasa, Scott D.

39.

Ionizing bar

      
Application Number 29787261
Grant Number D1018818
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-04
First Publication Date 2024-03-19
Grant Date 2024-03-19
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Heymann, Steven Bernard
  • Klochkov, Aleksey
  • Guerrero, Juan

40.

Door Handle Assembly

      
Application Number 18236514
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-22
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor Yi, Penghui

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a door handle assembly for a vehicle comprising a handle seat, a handle cover, an illumination unit, and a sealing element. The handle seat comprises a cavity and an opening connecting with the cavity. The handle cover covers the opening of the handle seat to close the cavity, and the handle cover comprises a light-transmitting area made of a light-transmitting material. The illumination unit is held in the cavity, and the illumination unit comprises a housing and an illumination element enclosed in the housing. The housing comprises a front wall facing the handle cover, and the front wall is made of the light-transmitting material. The sealing element is clamped between the front wall and the handle cover and arranged around the light-transmitting area of the handle cover to seal a gap between the front wall and the light-transmitting area of the handle cover from the outside.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 85/16 - Handles pivoted about an axis parallel to the wing a longitudinal grip part being pivoted at one end about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the grip part
  • B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic

41.

Actuation Device, and Refueling Port or Charging Port Flap Assembly

      
Application Number 18242616
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-06
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor Sun, Yuan

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an actuation device and a refueling port or charging port flap assembly. The actuation device comprises: a housing, a rotary motion mechanism, a linear motion mechanism, a rotary output mechanism and a linear output mechanism. The rotary motion mechanism and the linear motion mechanism are mounted inside the housing. The rotary output mechanism and the linear output mechanism are connected to the outside of the housing. The rotary output mechanism is configured to open and close a flap. The linear output mechanism is configured to lock and unlock the flap. A motion input mechanism, a motion output mechanism and a mounting structure of the actuation device each have a predetermined structure and size, so that the design of the actuation device can be simplified, facilitating mounting. In the present disclosure, further, a direction of a linear motion output of the actuation device is configured to be parallel to a direction of a rotation axis about which a rotary motion output of the actuation device is performed, thereby simplifying the mechanical structure of the actuation device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 15/05 - Inlet covers
  • E05B 81/06 - Electrical using rotary motors
  • E05B 83/34 - Locks for glove compartments, console boxes, fuel inlet covers or the like for fuel inlet covers essentially flush with the vehicle surface

42.

Sealing Ring and Connector Assembly

      
Application Number 18242620
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-06
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor Cao, Cong

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a sealing ring, which comprises an annular base, an inside sealing portion, and an outside sealing portion. The annular base comprises an inner annular side and an outer annular side. The inside sealing portion protrudes inwardly from the inner annular side. The outside sealing portion protrudes outwardly from the outer annular side. At least one of the inside sealing portion and the outside sealing portion has a contour undulating in an axial direction of the annular base or inclined with respect to a radial direction of the annular base. The sealing ring according to the present disclosure is used for a sealing between side surfaces of two components (such as a male connector and a female connector of a connector assembly) that cooperate with each other by insertion, and by the above configuration, an insertion force that an operator needs to apply during the insertion operation between the two components can be reduced.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16J 15/3284 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings characterised by their structure; Selection of materials

43.

ASSEMBLY FOR PROVIDING A FASTENING POSSIBILITY FOR A VEHICLE COMPONENT

      
Application Number 18263032
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-26
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kukuczka, Marek
  • Wilke, Zsolt
  • Rudolf, Andreas

Abstract

An assembly for providing a fastening possibility for a vehicle component to a body component is configured as a torsion clip and includes a connecting element and a retaining element. The assembly is transferable from a pre-assembly or delivery state into a prefixation state, wherein, in order to transfer the assembly from its pre-assembly or delivery state into its pre-fixation state, a torque is exerted on the retaining element in such a way that the retaining element is twisted relative to the connecting element in order to enable passage of a retaining region of the retaining element through a fastening opening of the body component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 21/02 - Releasable fastening devices locking by rotation
  • B60N 3/02 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of hand grips or straps

44.

WELDING ASSET TRACKING WITH HEARTBEAT MONITORING

      
Application Number 18507405
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-13
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Rappl, James Francis
  • Holverson, Todd

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for welding asset tracking with heartbeat monitoring are disclosed. In some examples, a welding asset tracking system may comprise an asset tracking network of tags, hubs, and/or gateways retained by welding assets within a welding area. The welding asset tracking system may generate heartbeat signals that certain welding assets may require for normal operation, so as to ensure the welding assets are used in appropriate welding contexts and/or welding areas. In some examples, information obtained from the asset tracking network may be used to determine whether one or more heartbeat signals should be discontinued.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 9/095 - Monitoring or automatic control of welding parameters
  • B23K 9/10 - Other electric circuits therefor; Protective circuits; Remote controls
  • G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • H04L 67/125 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks involving control of end-device applications over a network
  • H04W 4/20 - Services signalling; Auxiliary data signalling, i.e. transmitting data via a non-traffic channel

45.

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM FOR JOINING AND SURFACE OVERLAY

      
Application Number 18516123
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-21
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Albrecht, Bruce Patrick
  • Hsu, Christopher

Abstract

An additive manufacturing system includes an additive manufacturing tool configured to receive a plurality of metallic anchoring materials and to supply a plurality of droplets to a part, and a controller configured to independently control the composition, formation, and application of each droplet to the plurality of droplets to the part. The plurality of droplets is configured to build up the part. Each droplet of the plurality of droplets includes at least one metallic anchoring material of the plurality of metallic anchoring materials.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 9/04 - Welding for other purposes than joining, e.g. built-up welding
  • B05B 5/00 - Electrostatic spraying apparatus; Spraying apparatus with means for charging the spray electrically; Apparatus for spraying liquids or other fluent materials by other electric means
  • B05B 5/025 - Discharge apparatus, e.g. electrostatic spray guns
  • B05B 7/22 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas incorporating means for heating the material to be sprayed electrically, e.g. by arc
  • B05B 12/18 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for controlling the spray area using fluids, e.g. gas streams
  • B22F 3/115 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the manner of compacting or sintering; Apparatus specially adapted therefor by spraying molten metal, i.e. spray sintering, spray casting
  • B22F 7/06 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite workpieces or articles from parts, e.g. to form tipped tools
  • B22F 10/22 - Direct deposition of molten metal
  • B22F 10/31 - Calibration of process steps or apparatus settings, e.g. before or during manufacturing
  • B22F 10/368 - Temperature or temperature gradient, e.g. temperature of the melt pool
  • B22F 10/50 - Treatment of workpieces or articles during build-up, e.g. treatments applied to fused layers during build-up
  • B22F 12/90 - Means for process control, e.g. cameras or sensors
  • B23K 9/02 - Seam welding; Backing means; Inserts
  • B23K 9/23 - Arc welding or cutting taking account of the properties of the materials to be welded
  • B23K 20/00 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating
  • B23K 31/02 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to soldering or welding
  • B23K 31/12 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to investigating the properties, e.g. the weldability, of materials
  • B29C 64/112 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using individual droplets, e.g. from jetting heads
  • B29C 64/40 - Structures for supporting 3D objects during manufacture and intended to be sacrificed after completion thereof
  • B33Y 30/00 - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, i.e. MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL [3D] OBJECTS BY ADDITIVE DEPOSITION, ADDITIVE AGGLOMERATION OR ADDITIVE LAYERING, e.g. BY 3D PRINTING, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY OR SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING - Details thereof or accessories therefor
  • B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
  • C23C 4/131 - Wire arc spraying

46.

CORE COMBI

      
Application Number 231524100
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-13
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

(1) Cooking ovens, cooking ranges, stoves

47.

CHEF'S COMBI

      
Application Number 231503600
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-12
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

(1) Cooking ovens, cooking ranges, stoves

48.

Fastener

      
Application Number 29784396
Grant Number D1017352
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-19
First Publication Date 2024-03-12
Grant Date 2024-03-12
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Beardmore, Dean
  • Hanna, Zac
  • Marshall, Bryan

49.

CHEF'S COMBI

      
Application Number 018997335
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-11
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Cooking ovens.

50.

ONE COMPONENT, UV-CURED PUTTY MATERIAL FOR REPAIRING SMALL SURFACE IMPERFECTIONS

      
Application Number 18237986
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-25
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Habibpour, Mehdi
  • Turpin, Rick
  • Seaboldt, Carlton
  • Shouldice, Grant

Abstract

A method for repairing small surface imperfections on a vehicle body is provided that includes the application of an uncured layer to a thickness of up to 1.02 mm of a composition inclusive of a polyester resin, an acrylated urethane resin, a defoamer, and a particulate filler to the vehicle body or a cured putty thereon. The uncured layer is then exposed to actinic radiation to induce cure of the uncured layer to form a coating to fill the small surface imperfection on the vehicle body. A one component, UV-cured putty material for repairing small surface imperfections is also provides inclusive of a polyester resin, an acrylated urethane oligomer or polymer, a defoamer, a photoinitiator, and a particulate filler. The composition has an uncured viscosity of between 9,000 and 13,000 centiPoise.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60S 5/00 - Servicing, maintaining, repairing, or refitting of vehicles
  • B29C 73/02 - Repairing of articles made from plastics or substances in a plastic state, e.g. of articles shaped or produced by using techniques covered by this subclass or subclass using liquid or paste-like material
  • C09D 5/34 - Filling pastes
  • C09D 7/61 - Additives non-macromolecular inorganic
  • C09D 167/00 - Coating compositions based on polyesters obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chain; Coating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
  • C09D 175/16 - Polyurethanes having carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds having terminal carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds

51.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE OF CUSTOM OBJECT COMPLEMENTARY TO VEHICLE EXTERIOR SURFACE DEFECT

      
Application Number US2023031337
Publication Number 2024/049786
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-29
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Habibpour, Mehdi
  • Turpin, Rick
  • Seaboldt, Carlton
  • Shouldice, Grant

Abstract

A method for repairing a defect in a vehicle exterior body surface is provided that includes a scan data set (18) being generated that corresponds to the dimensional surface boundaries of the defect. A manufacturing data set (20) is created for an object at least in part complementary to the defect from the scan data. The object is formed from the manufacturing data set with a layered manufacturing device. The object is joined to the defect to repair the vehicle exterior body surface. An object is also provided formed of a thermoplastic or a UV cured polymer with a shape that is at least at least in part complementary to a defect vehicle exterior body surface. The object having a void (25) therein with the shape configured to receive an insert or a fastener therein.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 73/04 - Repairing of articles made from plastics or substances in a plastic state, e.g. of articles shaped or produced by using techniques covered by this subclass or subclass using preformed elements
  • B29C 73/10 - Repairing of articles made from plastics or substances in a plastic state, e.g. of articles shaped or produced by using techniques covered by this subclass or subclass using preformed elements using patches sealing on the surface of the article
  • B33Y 50/00 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing
  • G05B 19/401 - Numerical control (NC), i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for measuring, e.g. calibration and initialisation, measuring workpiece for machining purposes
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
  • B29C 64/386 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing
  • B29C 73/02 - Repairing of articles made from plastics or substances in a plastic state, e.g. of articles shaped or produced by using techniques covered by this subclass or subclass using liquid or paste-like material
  • B29C 35/08 - Heating or curing, e.g. crosslinking or vulcanising by wave energy or particle radiation
  • B29C 73/24 - Apparatus or accessories not otherwise provided for

52.

TEST APPARATUS FOR SEALING ELEMENT OF REFLOW FURNACE

      
Application Number US2023073185
Publication Number 2024/050432
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-30
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Yan, Shenghu
  • Chen, Yuexin

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a test equipment for a reflow oven sealing element comprising a support assembly comprising a support section that is configured to support a sealing element; a mobile assembly disposed opposite to the support section that is configured to be capable of movement in a direction towards or away from the support section and capable of remaining in a specific position in the direction of movement towards the support section; and heaters configured as being disposed adjacent to the support section and configured to apply heat to the sealing element. The test equipment for a reflow oven sealing element provided by the present disclosure is capable of simulating the high temperature and high pressure working conditions of reflow soldering to test the resilience, service life, and other performance characteristics of the reflow oven sealing element under high temperature and high pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01M 13/005 - Sealing rings
  • G01M 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

53.

WELDING-TYPE SYSTEMS WITH EMPTY WIRE SPOOL DETECTION CAPABILITIES

      
Application Number 18225257
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-24
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor Brock, Maxwell Bode

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed relating to welding-type systems that automatically detect when a wire spool is emptied of welding wire. This may help to alert an operator to an issue that might negatively impact the welding-type operation. Additionally, the systems detect when the wire spool is emptied of welding wire using wire feeder parameters that are already relied upon for control and/or protection of the wire feeder, thereby omitting the need for extra (and/or expensive) components.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 9/12 - Automatic feeding or moving of electrodes or work for spot or seam welding or cutting

54.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE OF CUSTOM OBJECT COMPLEMENTARY TO VEHICLE EXTERIOR SURFACE DEFECT

      
Application Number 18238554
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-28
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Habibpour, Mehdi
  • Turpin, Rick
  • Seaboldt, Carlton
  • Shouldice, Grant

Abstract

A method for repairing a defect in a vehicle exterior body surface is provided that includes a scan data set being generated that corresponds to the dimensional surface boundaries of the defect. A manufacturing data set is created for an object at least in part complementary to the defect from the scan data. The object is formed from the manufacturing data set with a layered manufacturing device. The object is joined to the defect to repair the vehicle exterior body surface. An object is also provided formed of a thermoplastic or a UV cured polymer with a shape that is at least at least in part complementary to a defect vehicle exterior body surface. The object having a void therein with the shape configured to receive an insert or a fastener therein.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 64/165 - Processes of additive manufacturing using a combination of solid and fluid materials, e.g. a powder selectively bound by a liquid binder, catalyst, inhibitor or energy absorber
  • B29C 64/393 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
  • B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
  • B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

55.

ONE COMPONENT, UV-CURED PRIMER MATERIAL FOR REPAIRING SURFACE IMPERFECTIONS

      
Application Number 18238604
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-28
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Habibpour, Mehdi
  • Turpin, Rick
  • Seaboldt, Carlton
  • Shouldice, Grant

Abstract

A method for repairing surface imperfections on a vehicle body includes the application of an uncured layer to a thickness of up to 0.254 mm of a primer composition comprising: a polyester resin, an acrylated urethane resin, a crosslinking agent, a solvent, and a particulate filler to the vehicle body. The uncured layer is exposed to actinic radiation to induce cure of the uncured layer to form a coating to fill the surface imperfection on the vehicle body. A surface coating primer composition is also provided that includes a polyester resin; an acrylated urethane oligomer or polymer; a crosslinking agent; a solvent; a photoinitiator; and a particulate filler. The uncured composition has a viscosity of between 100 and 800 centipoise.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05D 5/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures
  • B05D 7/00 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials
  • B05D 7/14 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to metal, e.g. car bodies

56.

FASTENER-DRIVING TOOL INCLUDING A REVERSION TRIGGER WITH A DAMPER

      
Application Number 18507810
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-13
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Puppala, Madhav Sai
  • Moore, Stephen

Abstract

A fastener-driving tool is provided and includes a housing and a workpiece-contacting element movably connected to the housing, where the workpiece-contacting element is movable between a rest position and an activated position. A trigger is movably connected to the housing such that the trigger is movable between a rest position and an activated position. The tool further includes an actuation lever movably connected to the trigger and movable between a rest position and an activated position. A damper mechanism is associated with the actuation lever and is configured to control a rate of movement of the actuation lever between the activated position and the rest position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25C 1/00 - Hand-held nailing tools; Nail feeding devices therefor

57.

ONE COMPONENT, UV-CURED PUTTY MATERIAL FOR REPAIRING SMALL SURFACE IMPERFECTIONS

      
Application Number US2023031252
Publication Number 2024/049744
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-28
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Habibpour, Mehdi
  • Turpin, Rick
  • Seaboldt, Carlton
  • Shouldice, Grant

Abstract

A method for repairing small surface imperfections on a vehicle body is provided that includes the application of an uncured layer to a thickness of up to 1.02 mm of a composition inclusive of a polyester resin, an acrylated urethane resin, a defoamer, and a particulate filler to the vehicle body or a cured putty thereon. The uncured layer is then exposed to actinic radiation to induce cure of the uncured layer to form a coating to fill the small surface imperfection on the vehicle body. A one component, UV-cured putty material for repairing small surface imperfections is also provides inclusive of a polyester resin, an acrylated urethane oligomer or polymer, a defoamer, a photoinitiator, and a particulate filler. The composition has an uncured viscosity of between 9,000 and 13,000 centiPoise.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 73/02 - Repairing of articles made from plastics or substances in a plastic state, e.g. of articles shaped or produced by using techniques covered by this subclass or subclass using liquid or paste-like material
  • B05D 5/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures
  • C09D 5/34 - Filling pastes
  • C09D 167/00 - Coating compositions based on polyesters obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chain; Coating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
  • B29C 35/08 - Heating or curing, e.g. crosslinking or vulcanising by wave energy or particle radiation
  • B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof

58.

ONE COMPONENT, UV-CURED PRIMER MATERIAL FOR REPAIRING SURFACE IMPERFECTIONS

      
Application Number US2023031344
Publication Number 2024/049789
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-29
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Habibpour, Mehdi
  • Turpin, Rick
  • Seaboldt, Carlton
  • Shouldice, Grant

Abstract

A method for repairing surface imperfections on a vehicle body includes the application ofan uncured layer to a thickness of up to 0.254 mm of a primer composition comprising: a polyester resin, an acrylated urethane resin, a crosslinking agent, a solvent, and a particulate filler to the vehicle body. The uncured layer is exposed to actinic radiation to induce cure of the uncured layer to form a coating to fill the surface imperfection on the vehicle body. A surface coating primer composition is also provided that includes a polyester resin; an acrylated urethane oligomer or polymer; a crosslinking agent; a solvent; a photoinitiator; and a particulate filler. The uncured composition has a viscosity of between 100 and 800 centipoise.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05D 3/06 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be applied; After-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to radiation
  • B05D 5/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures
  • B05D 7/50 -

59.

AQUASTREAM

      
Serial Number 98436804
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-06
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Filtration systems for cleaning commercial wastewater; water filtration systems for use in connection with cleansing machines used in the production of printed circuit boards and other electronic board assemblies

60.

VMER

      
Serial Number 98434780
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-05
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. ()

61.

X-RAY UNIVERSITY

      
Serial Number 98435266
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-05
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services

Goods & Services

providing educational courses and classes in the fields of radiography and tomography; providing technical training in the fields of radiography and tomography

62.

WELDING-TYPE SYSTEMS WITH EMPTY WIRE SPOOL DETECTION CAPABILITIES

      
Document Number 03209015
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-10
Open to Public Date 2024-03-02
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor Brock, Maxwell Bode

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed relating to welding-type systems that automatically detect when a wire spool is emptied of welding wire. This may help to alert an operator to an issue that might negatively impact the welding-type operation. Additionally, the systems detect when the wire spool is emptied of welding wire using wire feeder parameters that are already relied upon for control and/or protection of the wire feeder, thereby omitting the need for extra (and/or expensive) components.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 9/10 - Other electric circuits therefor; Protective circuits; Remote controls
  • B23K 9/095 - Monitoring or automatic control of welding parameters
  • B23K 9/12 - Automatic feeding or moving of electrodes or work for spot or seam welding or cutting
  • B23K 9/133 - Means for feeding electrodes, e.g. drums, rolls, motors
  • B23K 9/32 - Accessories
  • G05F 1/10 - Regulating voltage or current
  • H02H 3/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection

63.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AIR COMPRESSOR AND ENGINE DRIVEN CONTROL

      
Application Number 18217818
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-03
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor Jochman, Nathan Joe

Abstract

Power systems and methods of controlling an engine driven air compressor include an air compressor driven by an engine via a clutch. A first pressure sensor configured to sense a pressure level at an outlet of the air compressor. An inlet valve configured to close in response to the first pressure sensor sensing a pressure level above a first pressure level. In addition, a second pressure sensor to sense a pressure level below a second pressure level at a housing of the air compressor, wherein the clutch is configured to disengage in response to the second pressure level, wherein the first pressure level is higher than the second pressure level.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04C 28/06 - Control of, monitoring of, or safety arrangements for, pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids specially adapted for stopping, starting, idling or no-load operation
  • B23K 9/10 - Other electric circuits therefor; Protective circuits; Remote controls
  • B23K 9/32 - Accessories
  • F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generators; Portable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
  • F02B 63/06 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generators; Portable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for pumps
  • F02D 29/04 - Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving pumps
  • F04B 35/00 - Piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids and characterised by the driving means to their working members, or by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors, not otherwise provided for
  • F04B 49/08 - Regulating by delivery pressure
  • F04B 49/22 - Control of, or safety measures for, machines, pumps, or pumping installations, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups by means of valves
  • F04C 28/24 - Control of, monitoring of, or safety arrangements for, pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids characterised by using valves controlling pressure or flow rate, e.g. discharge valves

64.

DEVICE FOR TRANSMITTING COMPRESSED AIR OR CONTROL AND/OR WORKING PRESSURES IN A CARDAN SHAFT ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number 18270090
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-21
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner
  • ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
  • KT PROJEKTENTWICKLUNGS GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Tsiberidis, Konstantin
  • Spindler, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates in particular to a device for transmitting pressurized media, in particular compressed air, or control and/or working pressures between a first fluid duct (4), which is received or formed at least in regions in the interior of a first, in particular transmission-side cardan shaft section (3), and a second fluid duct (6), which is received or formed at least in regions in the interior of a second, in particular wheel-side cardan shaft section (5) which is connected in an articulated manner to an end region of the first cardan shaft section (3), wherein the device has a line section (7) which is fluidically connected to, or can be brought into fluidic connection with, the first and the second fluid duct (4, 6) and the length of which is reversibly changeable.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60C 23/00 - Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehicles; Arrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanks; Tyre cooling arrangements
  • B60B 35/12 - Torque-transmitting axles

65.

RESEALABLE ENCLOSURE HAVING FASTENER STRIPS, AND A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAKING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18364385
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-02
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Matthews, David J.
  • Plourde, Eric P.

Abstract

A method is provided that includes moving a first web of flexible material in a web direction. The method then includes attaching fastener strips to the first web. The fastener strips are spaced-apart a predetermined distance along a transverse direction to the web direction. An enclosure is formed from the first web including a front wall, a back wall, a first lateral side wall, and a second lateral side wall. The front wall opposes the back wall, and the first lateral side wall opposes the second lateral side wall. The enclosure includes an upper end openable by separating the fastener strips. Corners are formed in the enclosure between the front wall, the back wall, the first lateral side wall, and the second lateral side wall. The corners are formed from the predetermined distance between the fastener strips and the fastener strips are spaced apart from each other by the corners.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B31B 70/81 - Forming or attaching accessories, e.g. opening devices, closures or tear strings
  • B65D 33/25 - End- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices using press buttons or slide fasteners

66.

DUAL FUNCTION TOOLING TRAY FOR STENCIL PRINTER

      
Application Number 18383578
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-25
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor Losiewicz, William A.

Abstract

A dual function tooling tray for a stencil printer includes a perimeter frame, a first frame member spaced from a first side of the perimeter frame, a second frame member spaced from a second side of the perimeter frame, and a third frame member extending between and secured to the first frame member and the second frame member. The third frame member is configured to support at least one squeegee blade assembly. The tooling tray further includes a first support secured to the first frame member and a second support secured to the second frame member. The first support and the second support are configured to support a tooling plate. The tooling tray further includes a third support secured to the first frame member and a fourth support secured to the second frame member. The third support and the fourth support are configured to support a tooling plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41F 15/12 - Machines with auxiliary equipment, e.g. for drying printed articles
  • B41F 15/14 - Screen printers - Details

67.

WARE RACK FOR SUPPORTING WARES AND RELATED WAREWASH MACHINE AND METHODS

      
Application Number 18450101
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-15
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor Kramer, Steven H.

Abstract

A ware rack for holding wares, such as long trays, to be washed includes a wire form unit configured with multiple tray loading stations. At least one tray loading station includes: an upper wire support extending laterally in a first rack direction from one side toward an opposite side of the rack; a first lower wire support extending laterally in the first direction and at a height that is lower than a height of the upper wire support; and a second lower wire support extending laterally in the first direction and at a height that is lower than the height of the upper wire support. At least one of the first lower wire support or the second lower wire support is offset, in a second rack direction from the upper wire support to form a tray receiving region, the second rack direction being perpendicular to the first rack direction.

IPC Classes  ?

68.

PROTECTIVE HEADWEAR WITH AIRFLOW

      
Application Number 18496596
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-27
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Gardner, William P.
  • Patel, Nishank R.
  • Sommers, Eric T.
  • Mehnert, John C.

Abstract

In one aspect, a protective headwear is provided and includes a headgear, an outer shell, a duct and a manifold. The headgear is configured to engage a wearer's head and at least partially support the protective headwear on a wearer's head. The headgear includes a front, a rear opposite the front, a right side, and a left side opposite the right side. The outer shell is coupled to the headgear at a coupling location and includes a shield positioned to the front of the headgear. The duct is at least partially coupled to and at least partially positioned in an interior of the outer shell. The duct is located below the coupling location. The manifold is positioned to the rear of the headgear and configured to divert airflow into at least a first potion of airflow and a second portion of airflow

IPC Classes  ?

  • A42B 3/28 - Ventilating arrangements
  • A42B 3/08 - Chin straps or similar retention devices
  • A42B 3/32 - Collapsible helmets; Helmets made of separable parts
  • A61F 9/06 - Masks, shields, or hoods for welders
  • F41H 1/04 - Protection helmets

69.

WIRE STRAND ATTACHMENT CLIP

      
Application Number 18504803
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-08
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Stemper, Daniel
  • Schaefer, Patrick
  • Versino, Anthony
  • Young, Graeme

Abstract

A wire strand attachment clip including a wire catch that defines a wire strand receiving and holding area configured to receive a wire strand, and a plurality of attachment arms connected to and extending from the wire catch that are dimensionally and biasingly configured to be positioned on a support post to attach the wire strand to that support post such that the attachment arms engage multiple surfaces of the support post.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04H 17/10 - Wire fencing, e.g. made of wire mesh characterised by the way of connecting wire to the posts; Droppers
  • F16B 2/24 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material of metal

70.

WARE RACK FOR SUPPORTING WARES AND RELATED WAREWASH MACHINE AND METHODS

      
Document Number 03210336
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-28
Open to Public Date 2024-02-29
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor Kramer, Steven H.

Abstract

A ware rack for holding wares, such as long trays, to be washed includes a wire form unit configured with multiple tray loading stations. At least one tray loading station includes: an upper wire support extending laterally in a first rack direction from one side toward an opposite side of the rack; a first lower wire support extending laterally in the first direction and at a height that is lower than a height of the upper wire support; and a second lower wire support extending laterally in the first direction and at a height that is lower than the height of the upper wire support. At least one of the first lower wire support or the second lower wire support is offset, in a second rack direction from the upper wire support to form a tray receiving region, the second rack direction being perpendicular to the first rack direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47L 15/50 - Racks
  • A47J 47/20 - Grids, racks or other supports removably mounted in, on or over sinks

71.

Corner Engage Clip with Integral Support Flange

      
Application Number 18237716
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-24
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor Beyer, Mark A.

Abstract

Disclosed is a push-in fastener assembly for attaching a first component having a first opening relative to a second component having a second opening. The push-in fastener assembly includes a fastener and a push-in retainer. The fastener has a head and a threaded shank. The push-in retainer has a cross member having a female fastener portion configured to engage the threaded shank. A pair of retaining legs are resiliently connected to the cross member. The pair of retaining legs includes a first retaining leg and a second retaining leg. One or more downturn flanges coupled to the cross member and extending downwardly from cross member to engage a portion of the first retaining leg or the second retaining leg. Each of the first retaining leg and the second retaining leg includes a shelf that biases a respective one of the first retaining leg and the second retaining leg outwardly once the threaded shank passes through the female fastener portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 37/08 - Quickly-detachable nuts, e.g. consisting of two or more parts; Nuts movable along the bolt after tilting the nut

72.

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO SWITCH A WELD POWER OUTPUT

      
Application Number 18500703
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-02
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ryan, Joseph Robert
  • Byrne, James Andrew
  • Achtner, Richard Mark
  • Salsich, Anthony Van Bergen

Abstract

Methods and apparatus to communicate via a weld cable are disclosed. An example welding accessory includes a first port to receive input power via a first weld cable, a power converter to convert the input power to output power, a second port to output the input power via a second weld cable, and one or more output switches to selectively divert the input power from the power converter to the second port.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 9/10 - Other electric circuits therefor; Protective circuits; Remote controls
  • B23K 9/095 - Monitoring or automatic control of welding parameters
  • B23K 9/235 - Preliminary treatment
  • B23K 9/32 - Accessories
  • H05B 6/04 - Sources of current
  • H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications

73.

REFLOW OVEN

      
Application Number US2023030429
Publication Number 2024/044086
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-17
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Chen, Yuexin
  • Wei, De

Abstract

The present application provides a reflow oven, comprising a heating zone (110), a cooling zone (120), a barrier exhaust zone (130), a fluid channel (115), a diversion device (170), a detection device (111), and a regulation device (112), wherein the cooling zone (120) is disposed downstream of the heating zone (110); the barrier exhaust zone (130) is disposed between the heating zone (110) and the cooling zone (120); the fluid channel (115) comprises a fluid channel inlet (161) and a fluid channel outlet (162) of which the fluid channel inlet (161) is connected to the barrier exhaust zone (130); the diversion device (170) is connected to the fluid channel (115) and is capable of directing the flow of fluid in the fluid channel (115) from the channel inlet (161) to the channel outlet (162); the detection device (111) is configured to measure the parameters of the gas inside the diversion device (170); and the regulation device (112) is connected to the diversion device (170) and is capable of receiving signals from the detection device (111) to regulate the gas flow within the diversion device (170) based on the received signals. The diversion device (170) of the reflow oven in the present application is not prone to clogging.

IPC Classes  ?

74.

TOOL BASED WELDING TECHNIQUE MONITORING SYSTEMS WITH DETACHABLE SENSOR MODULES

      
Application Number 18232577
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-10
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Becker, William Joshua
  • Muske, Mitchell James

Abstract

Described herein are examples of tool based welding technique monitoring systems that provide an inexpensive, intuitive, and relatively robust way of tracking an orientation of a welding-type tool, and providing welding technique feedback based on the orientation. The system requires no sensors apart from a simple and/or relatively inexpensive sensor module that can be mounted to travel with the welding-type tool, which makes the system highly portable. Additionally, calibration of the system can be accomplished with fast, simple, intuitive calibration techniques.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 9/095 - Monitoring or automatic control of welding parameters

75.

Decorative Element for Air Diffusers, Air Diffusers Having Such a Decorative Element, as well as Method for Manufacturing an Air Diffuser

      
Application Number 18236264
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-21
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor Krämer, Günther

Abstract

The disclosure relates in particular to a decorative element (5) for air vents (1). The decorative element (5) includes a base body (6) that is provided or can be provided with at least one connecting part (7). The at least one connecting part (7) includes a first joining element for forming as needed an at least in portions positively locking connection with a second joining element (12) that is formed on the air vent housing (2) of the air vent (1) or on a screen (4) of the air vent (1).

IPC Classes  ?

76.

CORROSION INHIBITOR

      
Application Number 18269587
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-06
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor Smith, Christopher Daniel

Abstract

A corrosion inhibiting composition includes a paraffinic oil present from 5 to 10 total weight percent, a sulfonated oil present from 15 to 25 total weight percent, a paraffin wax present from 1 to 10 total weight percent, a polymer present from 1 to 5 total weight percent, and at least one solvent present from 50 to 70 total weight percent. The corrosion inhibiting formulation does not include any aromatic solvents, and thus does not have the strong unpleasant odor common to alternatives.

IPC Classes  ?

77.

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR PRE-REGULATOR CONTROL IN WELDING-TYPE POWER SUPPLIES

      
Application Number 18500798
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-02
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vogel, Bernard J.
  • Anders, Adam E.

Abstract

Apparatus, systems, and/or methods are disclosed relating to a welding-type power supply with a pre-regulator circuit configured to provide a pre-regulated direct current (DC) bus at two or more voltage levels, responsive to various operating conditions. In some examples, the pre-regulator circuit may be configured to provide a pre-regulated DC bus voltage at one voltage level for certain input line voltages, weld processes, and/or target weld output levels, and at another voltage level for other input line voltages, weld processes, and/or target weld output levels. In some examples, the pre-regulator circuit may be configured to provide a pre-regulated DC bus voltage for certain input line voltages, weld processes, and/or target weld output levels and an unregulated DC bus voltage at other input line voltages, weld processes, and/or target weld output levels. In some examples, the pre-regulator circuit may be configured to provide a pre-regulated DC bus at a service voltage in response to detecting a service mode of operation, and/or at an idle voltage in response to detecting an idle mode of operation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 9/10 - Other electric circuits therefor; Protective circuits; Remote controls
  • H02M 3/156 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators
  • H02M 7/12 - Conversion of ac power input into dc power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode
  • H02M 7/44 - Conversion of dc power input into ac power output without possibility of reversal by static converters

78.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF FORMING A BRUSH TO CLEAN A SURFACE

      
Application Number US2023072216
Publication Number 2024/040056
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-15
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Withers, Bradley Scott
  • Hughes, Corey Alan
  • Nelson, Erik Scott
  • Best, Brent Allan

Abstract

Systems and methods of forming a brush for advanced semiconductor contact cleaning applications are disclosed. For example, a contact surface or surfaces, such as a nodule, of a brush can be cut by a laser cutting system. The use of a laser cutting system allows for uniform cutting of the contact surface across a length of the brush.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 21/67 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereof; Apparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components
  • A46B 13/00 - Brushes with driven brush bodies

79.

Fastening Clip

      
Application Number 18227687
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-28
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor Ribes Martí, Òscar

Abstract

A fastening clip for mounting a component part, such as an airbag or a luggage ring, to a support structure. The fastening clip includes a body portion which extends between an upper end region and a lower end region along a longitudinal axis. The body portion includes at least one elastically deflectable retaining member. The at least one elastically deflectable retaining member projects laterally from said lower end region of said body portion, so as to fixingly engage when inserted into an orifice of the support structure. Each elastically deflectable retaining member includes a U-shaped limb. Each U-shaped limb includes a first portion extending in a generally longitudinal plane relative to said longitudinal axis, a second portion spaced apart from the first portion and extending in a generally longitudinal plane relative to said longitudinal axis and a third portion extending from at least one of the first portion and the second portion in a transverse plane relative to said longitudinal axis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 21/07 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the socket has a resilient part
  • F16B 2/24 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material of metal

80.

Actuating Mechanism for Actuating Covers for Vehicles

      
Application Number 18228977
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-01
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Göpfert, Tobias
  • Hegwein, Matthias
  • Lechner-Watzlik, Thomas
  • Oberst, Joachim
  • Och, Roland

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an actuating mechanism (100) for actuating covers (102) for vehicles. The actuation mechanism (110) includes: a drive having a drive shaft; and at least one lever arm (101), which is connectable to the cover (102) and is configured so as to tap a rotational movement from the drive shaft when the drive is actuated and convert it into a movement of the cover (102). The lever arm (101) includes a drive surface (111), which communicates with the drive shaft such that a rotation of the drive shaft via the drive surface (111) is transferred to the lever arm (101). The drive surface (111) includes a first region (112) where a rotation of the drive shaft moves the lever arm in a first direction when the lever arm is in communication with the drive shaft via the first region (112), and wherein the drive surface (111) includes a second region (114) configured such that a rotation of the drive shaft moves the lever arm in a second direction when the lever arm communicates with the drive shaft via the second region (114).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05D 15/58 - Suspension arrangements for wings with successive different movements with both swinging and sliding movements
  • E05F 15/603 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors

81.

Vehicle Door Switch Actuating Apparatus with a Large Actuating Surface

      
Application Number 18230944
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-07
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Rudolf, Andreas
  • Wilke, Zsolt

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a vehicle door switch actuating apparatus (100). The apparatus includes an actuating element (104) having an actuating surface (110), a mechanical switch (112), and a mechanism for transferring a compressive force applied by a user to the actuating surface (110) onto the mechanical switch (112) in order to flip the mechanical switch (112). The mechanism includes: a first component (102) on which the mechanical switch (112) is fixed at least in the switching direction; and a lever (120) pivotally supported about a pivot axis (124) relative to the first component (102) or the first component group and connected to the actuating element (104) via a first bearing on a first side (111) of the actuating surface (110). The actuating element (104) is supported on the first component (102) or the first component group via a second bearing on a second side (113) of the actuating surface (110). The actuating element (104) is flexibly configured such that, when manual pressure is applied to the actuating surface (110), it flexibly bends, thereby causing a change in the distance between the first bearing and the second bearing, in particular a shortening or lengthening of the distance, and thus causes the lever to pivot about the pivot axis (124). The mechanical switch (112) is arranged such that, by pivoting the lever, the mechanical switch (112) is flipped. The lever (120) extends substantially parallel to the first side (111) of the actuating surface (110).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 23/00 - Tumbler or rocker switches, i.e. switches characterised by being operated by rocking an operating member in the form of a rocker button
  • B60R 16/00 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for

82.

Fastening Assembly and Fastening System Comprising Same

      
Application Number 18234494
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-16
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Weibin
  • Li, Zhilin

Abstract

A fastening assembly is provided which comprises a compensating element and an isolating member. The compensating element comprises a body having a receiving hole and a retaining flange provided at a first end of the body and having a retaining hole. The isolating member is made of metal and comprises a sleeve portion defining a channel. A fastening element inserted from a second end of the body of the compensating element can enter the channel and move in the channel in one or more lateral directions. The sleeve portion is inserted into the retaining hole and cooperates with the retaining hole to retain the isolating member in the compensating element. The fastening element fastens the compensating element to the second component via the sleeve portion, and the sleeve portion is configured to withstand an axial fastening force exerted by the fastening element on the retaining flange of the compensating element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 29/00 - Screwed connection with deformation of nut or auxiliary member while fastening

83.

ASSEMBLY DEVICE OF SEAL

      
Application Number 18267030
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-26
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Zhixue
  • Wei, De
  • Chen, Yuexin

Abstract

The present application discloses a fitting apparatus (100) for fitting a sealing member (110) onto a solder paste nozzle (230), the sealing member having a sealing member mounting hole (112), and the fitting apparatus comprising: a support plate (116); at least two first power sources (101, 102, 103, 104); at least two insertion members (121) and a second power source (105). By controlling the driving directions and driving sequence of multiple power sources, the fitting apparatus of the present application completes the work of expanding the sealing member mounting hole in a mechanical fashion; an operator then only needs to pass the base plate of the nozzle through the sealing member mounting hole in order to complete the fitting of the sealing member to the nozzle, so the operation is convenient and saves manpower.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23P 19/08 - Machines for placing washers, circlips, or the like on bolts or other members
  • B23K 3/06 - Solder feeding devices; Solder melting pans

84.

MIXING FLUDS IN WELDING-TYPE EQUIPMENT

      
Application Number 18371052
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-21
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hoeger, Michael Vincent

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are disclosed relating to mixing fluids in welding-type equipment. In some examples, a welding-type power supply (and/or wire feeder) may include multiple fluid paths through which to provide fluid from multiple fluid reservoirs to multiple welding-type tools. The power supply may be configured to automatically control fluid flow rates through the fluid paths via proportional valves. Further, the welding-type power supply may be configured to allow and/or prohibit mixing of fluids from different flow paths via control of various valves.

IPC Classes  ?

85.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF FORMING A BRUSH TO CLEAN A SURFACE

      
Application Number 18449086
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-14
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Withers, Bradley Scott
  • Hughes, Corey Alan
  • Nelson, Erik Scott
  • Best, Brent Allan

Abstract

Systems and methods of forming a brush for advanced semiconductor contact cleaning applications are disclosed. For example, a contact surface or surfaces, such as a nodule, of a brush can be cut by a laser cutting system. The use of a laser cutting system allows for uniform cutting of the contact surface across a length of the brush.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 26/08 - Devices involving relative movement between laser beam and workpiece
  • B23K 37/053 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted to a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass for holding or positioning work aligning cylindrical work; Clamping devices therefor

86.

DUAL FUNCTION TOOLING TRAY FOR STENCIL PRINTER

      
Application Number US2023025537
Publication Number 2024/039439
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-16
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor Losiewicz, William, A.

Abstract

A dual function tooling tray for a stencil printer includes a perimeter frame, a first frame member spaced from a first side of the perimeter frame, a second frame member spaced from a second side of the perimeter frame, and a third frame member extending between and secured to the first frame member and the second frame member. The third frame member is configured to support at least one squeegee blade assembly. The tooling tray further includes a first support secured to the first frame member and a second support secured to the second frame member. The first support and the second support are configured to support a tooling plate. The tooling tray further includes a third support secured to the first frame member and a fourth support secured to the second frame member. The third support and the fourth support are configured to support a tooling plate.

IPC Classes  ?

87.

ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATION MECHANISM

      
Application Number US2023071842
Publication Number 2024/039983
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-08
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor Passerin D'Entreves, Tommaso

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mechanism for applying a retraction force to a striking pin of a nailer, the mechanism comprising an elongate drive member with one or more permanent magnets; a striking pin connected to the elongate drive member; and an electromagnetic coil surrounding part of the elongate drive member; wherein the electromagnetic coil may be energised, in use, to apply a force to the elongate drive member to urge it toward a retracted position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25C 1/06 - Hand-held nailing tools; Nail feeding devices therefor operated by electric power

88.

AIRBAG DIFFUSER

      
Application Number US2023072227
Publication Number 2024/040064
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-15
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Johnson, Brett M.
  • Kofler, Thomas Joachim
  • Schoenborn, Randall J.
  • Stone, James R.

Abstract

Described is a diffuser (102) for use in an airbag assembly. The diffuser includes a shaft (112) and a fitting (110). The shaft has a first end (116 a) that is closed and a second end (116 b)that is open. The shaft includes or otherwise defines a first linear portion (112 a) oriented at an angle relative to a second linear portion (112 b). The first linear portion and the second linear portion are a unitary structure. The fitting is positioned at the second end of the shaft. The fitting is configured to couple to an inflator (104). At least one exhaust opening (114) is formed in the first linear portion. The shaft and the fitting are fluidly coupled to one another to expel exhaust gas from the inflator via the at least one exhaust opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 21/262 - Elongated tubular diffusers, e.g. curtain-type

89.

TOOL BASED WELDING TECHNIQUE MONITORING SYSTEMS WITH DETACHABLE SENSOR MODULES

      
Document Number 03209465
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-16
Open to Public Date 2024-02-17
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Becker, William Joshua
  • Muske, Mitchell James

Abstract

Described herein are examples of tool based welding technique monitoring systems that provide an inexpensive, intuitive, and relatively robust way of tracking an orientation of a welding-type tool, and providing welding technique feedback based on the orientation. The system requires no sensors apart from a simple and/or relatively inexpensive sensor module that can be mounted to travel with the welding-type tool, which makes the system highly portable. Additionally, calibration of the system can be accomplished with fast, simple, intuitive calibration techniques.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 9/095 - Monitoring or automatic control of welding parameters
  • B23K 37/00 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted to a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass

90.

Cap Assembly and Bottle Assembly

      
Application Number 18227772
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-28
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zhou, Pan
  • Kuang, Guilin
  • Huang, Hui

Abstract

The present application provides a cap assembly and a bottle assembly. The cap assembly includes a cap, an inner cylinder assembly, an elastic member and a blocking member. The cap includes a cap top and a cap side portion. The cap side portion is formed by extending downwardly from an outer edge of the cap top, and the cap top and the cap side portion define a cap cavity. The inner cylinder assembly is connected to the cap top, is arranged in the cap cavity, and forms an annular receiving portion with the cap side portion. The elastic member is arranged in the receiving portion. The blocking member is arranged in the receiving portion below the elastic member. The cap is provided with at least one locking portion for preventing the elastic member and the blocking member from falling from the receiving portion. The cap assembly has a lower height, and gas in a bottle body cavity can be exhausted from the bottle through an exhaust passage during opening of the bottle assembly according to the present application, especially when in an exhaust state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 1/02 - Bottles or similar containers with necks or like restricted apertures, designed for pouring contents
  • B65D 41/02 - Caps or cap-like covers without lines of weakness, tearing strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices
  • B65D 53/02 - Collars or rings
  • B65D 50/04 - Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures openable or removable by the combination of plural actions requiring the combination of simultaneous actions, e.g. depressing and turning, lifting and turning, maintaining a part and turning another one

91.

Cap Assembly and Bottle Assembly

      
Application Number 18227778
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-28
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zhou, Pan
  • Kuang, Guilin
  • Huang, Hui

Abstract

The present application provides a cap assembly and a bottle assembly. The cap assembly is configured to lock a bottle. The bottle includes a bottle head having at least one lock accommodating portion and comprises a bottle body. The cap assembly includes a cap, an elastic arm and at least one lock portion. The cap defines an annular receiving portion having an opening facing downward, and the bottle head can enter the receiving portion through the opening. The elastic arm is annular and is arranged in the receiving portion. The at least one lock portion is arranged on the cap and is configured to be capable of cooperating with the at least one lock accommodating portion of the bottle head, so as to lock the cap assembly to the bottle head. When the cap assembly is locked to the bottle head, the elastic arm abuts against a top wall of the receiving portion and a top wall of the bottle head, to apply forces in opposite directions to the cap and the bottle head, so as to retain the at least one lock portion in the at least one lock accommodating portion. The cap assembly of the present application has a relatively small height, and during unlocking of the bottle assembly of the present application, gas in a bottle body cavity can be discharged from the bottle through an exhaust passage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 55/12 - Devices or means with relatively-moving parts co-operating with abutments on bottle or jar
  • B65D 23/00 - CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES - Details of bottles or jars not otherwise provided for

92.

BRACKET ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18232701
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-10
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mcguire, Michael S.
  • Healey, John F.

Abstract

A bracket assembly includes a bracket body with a pivoting portion and a sensor assembly removably attached to the bracket body. The sensor assembly includes a connector configured to be removably attached to the pivoting portion of the bracket body, a sensor body configured to be removably coupled to the connector, a sensor attached to the sensor body, and one or more sensor fasteners configured to engage the bracket body. The sensor assembly is rotatable relative to the bracket body via the pivoting portion between a first position, in which the sensor assembly is at an angle relative to the bracket body, and a second position, in which the sensor assembly is removably secured to the bracket body via the one or more sensor fasteners.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 11/30 - Supports specially adapted for an instrument; Supports specially adapted for a set of instruments

93.

FLEXIBLE RECLOSABLE ENCLOSURE WITH FLAP

      
Application Number 18358631
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-25
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Plourde, Eric P.
  • Wihlborg, Lars G.

Abstract

A reclosable enclosure includes a body having a front panel and a back panel secured to each other and forming a cavity therebetween to store contents. The body includes a flap that extends from a top end of the body. The reclosable enclosure includes a zipper assembly coupled to an interior surface of at least the front panel. The zipper assembly includes a first profile strip and a second profile strip that form a reclosable zipper to selectively close the cavity. The flap blocks access to the reclosable zipper and is sealed to at least one of the front panel or the second profile strip in an intact state of the flap. The flap defines one or more lines of weakness to permit irreparable separation of a sub-flap from a remainder of the flap to access the reclosable zipper.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 33/25 - End- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices using press buttons or slide fasteners

94.

BAFFLE AND ASSOCIATED FRYER HEAT EXCHANGE SYSTEM AND FRYER

      
Application Number 18446847
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-09
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Denning, Kacy W.
  • Rowell, Matthew T.

Abstract

A fryer includes a fryer vat and a heating system with at least one heat exchange tube a burner end, an opposite end, and an internal passage from the burner end to the opposite end. A baffle is located within the internal passage for enhancing heat transfer from combustion gases to the heat exchange tube. The baffle has an axial length from a burner facing end to a discharge facing end. The baffle includes a plurality baffle panels that are interconnected and sequentially arranged along the axial length, with each baffle panel extending at least partially across the internal passage of the heat exchange tube. At least one baffle panel includes multiple sets of interconnected openings, wherein the openings of each set are interconnected with each other by one or more panel through slits so as to facilitate thermal expansion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47J 37/12 - Deep fat fryers, e.g. for frying fish or chips
  • F23M 9/00 - Baffles or deflectors for air or combustion products; Flame shields
  • F28F 13/12 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by affecting the pattern of flow of the heat-exchange media by creating turbulence, e.g. by stirring, by increasing the force of circulation

95.

FLEXIBLE RECLOSABLE ENCLOSURE WITH FLAP

      
Application Number US2023071038
Publication Number 2024/036042
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-26
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Plourde, Eric, P.
  • Wihlborg, Lars, G.

Abstract

A reclosable enclosure includes a body having a front panel and a back panel secured to each other and forming a cavity therebetween to store contents. The body includes a flap that extends from a top end of the body. The reclosable enclosure includes a zipper assembly coupled to an interior surface of at least the front panel. The zipper assembly includes a first profile strip and a second profile strip that form a reclosable zipper to selectively close the cavity. The flap blocks access to the reclosable zipper and is sealed to at least one of the front panel or the second profile strip in an intact state of the flap. The flap defines one or more lines of weakness to permit irreparable separation of a sub-flap from a remainder of the flap to access the reclosable zipper.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 33/25 - End- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices using press buttons or slide fasteners
  • B65D 33/34 - End- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices with special means for indicating unauthorised opening

96.

SEALING CONNECTOR

      
Application Number US2023071848
Publication Number 2024/036154
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-08
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor Goring, Joshua

Abstract

A sealing connector for mounting a component and a membrane to a structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04B 1/66 - Sealings
  • F16B 43/00 - Washers or equivalent devices; Other devices for supporting bolt-heads or nuts

97.

Closing Disc as well as Method and Apparatus for Sealingly Closing an Opening of a Carrier Component Having such a Closing Disc

      
Application Number 18232709
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-10
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vollmer, Gerit
  • Limpert, Alexander
  • Ring, Paul

Abstract

According to the disclosure, a closing disc is provided for closing openings, in particular in motor vehicles. It comprises a plate-shaped carrier body made of a hard component with a covering side and a closing side, and a soft component arranged on the closing side, wherein the soft component is formed from a heat-activatable adhesive material, and wherein the closing disc is free of latching means or comprises no latching and/or fastening means.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 25/24 - Superstructure sub-units with access openings having movable or removable closures
  • F16J 13/02 - Detachable closure members; Means for tightening closures

98.

REVERSION TRIGGER FOR COMBUSTION-POWERED FASTENER-DRIVING TOOL

      
Application Number 18495275
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-26
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner Illinois Tool Works Inc. (USA)
Inventor Birk, Daniel J.

Abstract

A fastener-driving tool has a housing including a combustion chamber, where the combustion chamber generates combustion for driving a fastener, and a processor associated with the housing and in communication with the combustion chamber. The processor is configured to cause an initial combustion in the combustion chamber and cause a fastener to be driven when a first actuation event and a second actuation event occur, and is configured to cause at least one subsequent combustion in the combustion chamber and cause at least one additional fastener to be driven when only the first actuation event occurs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25C 1/08 - Hand-held nailing tools; Nail feeding devices therefor operated by combustion pressure
  • B25C 1/00 - Hand-held nailing tools; Nail feeding devices therefor

99.

BRACKET ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number US2023030005
Publication Number 2024/035891
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-10
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mcguire, Michael S.
  • Healey, John F.

Abstract

A bracket assembly includes a bracket body with a pivoting portion and a sensor assembly removably attached to the bracket body. The sensor assembly includes a connector configured to be removably attached to the pivoting portion of the bracket body, a sensor body configured to be removably coupled to the connector, a sensor attached to the sensor body, and one or more sensor fasteners configured to engage the bracket body. The sensor assembly is rotatable relative to the bracket body via the pivoting portion between a first position, in which the sensor assembly is at an angle relative to the bracket body, and a second position, in which the sensor assembly is removably secured to the bracket body via the one or more sensor fasteners.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60S 1/02 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices
  • B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
  • B60S 1/08 - Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven

100.

CONVEYING APPARATUS FOR A PACKAGING MACHINE, TRANSPORT APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING PRODUCTS AND A PACKAGING MACHINE

      
Application Number 18019019
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-04
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner lLLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Korte, Hartmut
  • Wöhle, Linus

Abstract

A conveying apparatus in or for a packaging machine having at least one conveyor chain (1) which circulates in a chain running direction (5) and includes a large number of chain links (3) that are connected to one another in an articulated manner around a respective chain link axis (4) via transversely extending chain pins (2). Lamellar elements (6) that include lamellae (7) made of an elastic material, in particular a spring-elastic material, are oriented obliquely with respect to the chain running direction (5) are placed on the chain links (3), in particular interchangeably.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriers; Endless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
  • B65G 17/46 - Means for holding or retaining the loads in fixed position on the load-carriers, e.g. magnetic
  • B65B 35/04 - Supply magazines with buffer storage devices
  • B65B 35/24 - Feeding, e.g. conveying, single articles by endless belts or chains
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