BRUCE ALAN CASNER
Pilots in Neenah, WI
License number
Wisconsin A0304137
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
229 Berkeley Dr, Neenah, WI 54956
Professional information
Welding-Type System With Usb Host
US Patent:
2011019, Aug 18, 2011
Filed:
Dec 9, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/963697
Inventors:
Bruce A Casner - Neenah WI, US
Assignee:
Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL
International Classification:
B23K 9/12
US Classification:
2191251
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for providing welding-type power is disclosed and includes a USB host and/or non-volatile memory, for example, an SD card and a memory stick. The controller preferably includes a receptacle for receiving a USB flash drive according to one embodiment. The controller can include one or more of a data monitoring module, a data logging module, a data logging module for providing diagnostic data, a code update module, an IP address logging module, disposed to provide data to the USB flash drive or non-volatile memory, according to various embodiments.
Welding-Type System With Embedded Database
US Patent:
2011020, Aug 18, 2011
Filed:
Dec 10, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/965171
Inventors:
Bruce A. Casner - Neenah WI, US
L. Thomas Hayes - Oshkosh WI, US
L. Thomas Hayes - Oshkosh WI, US
Assignee:
Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL
International Classification:
G06F 19/00
US Classification:
700207
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for providing welding-type power is disclosed and includes a database, preferably with a DBMS, and preferably embedded. The welding-type system includes a source of power, and a controller connected to the source of power. The DBMS may be part of the welding controller. A method of monitoring a welding-type system is also disclosed, and includes monitoring data and storing the data in an embedded database. The database may include data organized in a plurality of columns and rows, and the date may relate to one or more welding processes, data relating to welding parameters, including one or more of commanded welding voltages, welding current, wire feed speed, data relating to one or more welding sequences, and/or one or more fedback welding parameters such as current, voltage, welding time, ramp rates and wire feed speed. The data may be located in a file in an operating system, in a file on a personal computer, and/or in a file networked to the welding-type system. The system may include a user input connected to the database and the user can change the data in another embodiment. The user input may be connected to a network.
Systems And Methods For Diagnosing Secondary Weld Errors
US Patent:
8367972, Feb 5, 2013
Filed:
Jun 10, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/813316
Inventors:
Robert R. Davidson - New London WI, US
Richard Schuh - Freedom WI, US
Anthony J. Kowaleski - Manawa WI, US
Thomas A. Bunker - Black Creek WI, US
Bruce A. Casner - Neenah WI, US
Nicholas James Dessart - Appleton WI, US
Richard Schuh - Freedom WI, US
Anthony J. Kowaleski - Manawa WI, US
Thomas A. Bunker - Black Creek WI, US
Bruce A. Casner - Neenah WI, US
Nicholas James Dessart - Appleton WI, US
Assignee:
Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL
International Classification:
B23K 9/10
US Classification:
2191301, 21912434, 21913051, 21913021, 2191305, 219137 PS, 219137 R
Abstract:
A controller for a welding system adapted to determine a value of a weld secondary parameter across a weld secondary component based on a sensed parameter is provided. The controller may also be adapted to compare the determined value to a reference value range and to alert a user to a presence and location of a weld secondary error when the determined value is outside the referenced value range.
Systems And Methods For Diagnosing Secondary Weld Errors
US Patent:
2014004, Feb 20, 2014
Filed:
Oct 28, 2013
Appl. No.:
14/064946
Inventors:
Richard Schuh - Freedom WI, US
Anthony J. Kowaleski - Manawa WI, US
Thomas A. Bunker - Black Creek WI, US
Nicholas James Dessart - Appleton WI, US
Bruce A. Casner - Neenah WI, US
Anthony J. Kowaleski - Manawa WI, US
Thomas A. Bunker - Black Creek WI, US
Nicholas James Dessart - Appleton WI, US
Bruce A. Casner - Neenah WI, US
Assignee:
Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL
International Classification:
B23K 9/095
US Classification:
21912154, 219136
Abstract:
A controller for a welding system adapted to determine a value of a weld secondary parameter across a weld secondary component based on a sensed parameter is provided. The controller may also be adapted to compare the determined value to a reference value range and to alert a user to a presence and location of a weld secondary error when the determined value is outside the referenced value range.
Systems And Methods For Diagnosing Secondary Weld Errors
US Patent:
8592721, Nov 26, 2013
Filed:
Jan 22, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/747150
Inventors:
Richard Schuh - Freedom WI, US
Anthony J. Kowaleski - Manawa WI, US
Thomas A. Bunker - Black Creek WI, US
Bruce A. Casner - Neenah WI, US
Nicholas James Dessart - Appleton WI, US
Anthony J. Kowaleski - Manawa WI, US
Thomas A. Bunker - Black Creek WI, US
Bruce A. Casner - Neenah WI, US
Nicholas James Dessart - Appleton WI, US
Assignee:
Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL
International Classification:
B23K 9/10
US Classification:
2191301, 21912434, 21913051, 21913021, 2191305, 219136, 219137 PS, 219137 R
Abstract:
A controller for a welding system adapted to determine a value of a weld secondary parameter across a weld secondary component based on a sensed parameter is provided. The controller may also be adapted to compare the determined value to a reference value range and to alert a user to a presence and location of a weld secondary error when the determined value is outside the referenced value range.
Weld Bank Data Structures For Welding Applications
US Patent:
2014007, Mar 20, 2014
Filed:
Nov 18, 2013
Appl. No.:
14/083051
Inventors:
Anthony J. Kowaleski - Manawa WI, US
Bruce A. Casner - Neenah WI, US
L. Thomas Hayes - Appleton WI, US
Richard J. Schuh - Kaukauna WI, US
Bruce A. Casner - Neenah WI, US
L. Thomas Hayes - Appleton WI, US
Richard J. Schuh - Kaukauna WI, US
Assignee:
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. - Glenview WI
International Classification:
B23K 9/095, G06F 17/30, B23K 9/16, B23K 9/10, B23K 9/12
US Classification:
21912155, 21913021, 2191377, 707812
Abstract:
A data structure for weld programs associates configuration data for a welding system with a plurality of weld programs and weld sequence data. The data structure allows the welding system to be configured for a particular part, operator, or stage in a welding process, and to be easily reconfigured when the part, operator, or stage changes, providing improved efficiency and flexibility in operation.
Weld Bank Data Structures For Welding Applications
US Patent:
8592723, Nov 26, 2013
Filed:
Feb 8, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/023096
Inventors:
Robert R. Davidson - New London WI, US
Anthony J. Kowaleski - Manawa WI, US
Bruce A. Casner - Neenah WI, US
L. Thomas Hayes - Appleton WI, US
Richard J. Schuh - Kaukauna WI, US
Anthony J. Kowaleski - Manawa WI, US
Bruce A. Casner - Neenah WI, US
L. Thomas Hayes - Appleton WI, US
Richard J. Schuh - Kaukauna WI, US
Assignee:
Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL
International Classification:
B23K 9/10, B23K 9/12, B23K 15/00
US Classification:
2191305, 2191251, 21912114
Abstract:
A data structure for weld programs associates configuration data for a welding system with a plurality of weld programs and weld sequence data. The data structure allows the welding system to be configured for a particular part, operator, or stage in a welding process, and to be easily reconfigured when the part, operator, or stage changes, providing improved efficiency and flexibility in operation.
Method And Apparatus For Welding-Type Power With Real Time Clock
US Patent:
2011019, Aug 18, 2011
Filed:
Oct 1, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/895984
Inventors:
Bruce A. Casner - Neenah WI, US
Assignee:
Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL
International Classification:
B23K 11/00
US Classification:
219 7801, 2191171
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for providing welding-type power is disclosed and includes an RTC module and/or a non-volatile memory.
Method And Apparatus For Welding Cost Calculator
US Patent:
2011024, Oct 6, 2011
Filed:
Dec 31, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/983049
Inventors:
Grant A. Dolson - Dundas, CA
Anthony J. Kowaleski - Manawa WI, US
Robert R. Davidson - New London WI, US
Bruce A. Casner - Neenah WI, US
Knut N. Froland - Green Bay WI, US
L. Thomas Hayes - Appleton WI, US
Richard John Schuh - Kaukauna WI, US
Anthony J. Kowaleski - Manawa WI, US
Robert R. Davidson - New London WI, US
Bruce A. Casner - Neenah WI, US
Knut N. Froland - Green Bay WI, US
L. Thomas Hayes - Appleton WI, US
Richard John Schuh - Kaukauna WI, US
Assignee:
Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL
International Classification:
G06F 17/00
US Classification:
705400
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for providing welding-type power is disclosed and includes a cost calculator.
Method And Apparatus For Welding Cost Calculator
US Patent:
2012009, Apr 19, 2012
Filed:
Aug 5, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/204410
Inventors:
Grant A. Dolson - Dundas, CA
Anthony J. Kowaleski - Manawa WI, US
Robert R. Davidson - New London WI, US
Bruce Alan Casner - Neenah WI, US
Knut Norman Froland - Green Bay WI, US
L. Thomas Hayes - Appleton WI, US
Richard John Schuh - Kaukauna WI, US
Anthony J. Kowaleski - Manawa WI, US
Robert R. Davidson - New London WI, US
Bruce Alan Casner - Neenah WI, US
Knut Norman Froland - Green Bay WI, US
L. Thomas Hayes - Appleton WI, US
Richard John Schuh - Kaukauna WI, US
Assignee:
Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL
International Classification:
G06F 17/00, B23K 9/095, B23K 9/10, B23K 9/00
US Classification:
705400, 219136, 21913021
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for providing welding-type power is disclosed and includes a cost calculator.