Kaufman, WI
Andrew P. Kaufman, Milwaukee, WI US
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20110002100 | OVERMOLDED ELECTRONICS ENCLOSURE - An enclosure for electronics includes a body with a metal component and a polymeric component overmolded onto the metal component so as to be connected to the metal component without fasteners. The body defines a recess. A heat sink is defined in the metal component. A printed circuit board is located in the recess and includes a plurality of electronic components mounted thereon. The polymeric component includes at least one attachment feature that captures the printed circuit board at a select location in the recess such that: (i) at least a first one of the electronic components is electrically connected to a contact region of the metal component that is exposed through a portion of said polymeric component; (ii) at least a second one of the electronic components is electrically isolated from the metal component by an electrical isolation zone of the polymeric component; and (ii) at least a third one of the electronic components is located adjacent a thermal transfer region of the metal component that underlies the heat sink. The thermal transfer region is uncovered by the polymeric component so as to be exposed in the recess. | 01-06-2011 |
20120320537 | ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PROTECTION FOR MODULAR EQUIPMENT - What is disclosed is a modular visualization display panel. The modular visualization display panel includes a first module having at least one surface and a connection to electrical ground. The modular visualization display panel also includes a second module having at least one surface with a plurality of raised contact nodes arranged on the one surface of the second module such that when in contact with the one surface of the first module electrostatic discharge energy is directed over at least one of the raised contact nodes to the one surface of the first module. | 12-20-2012 |
20130087665 | DISPLAY MOUNTING TECHNIQUES - The disclosed subject matter comprises a display retention bracket (DRB) that can be attached to, and can retain and horizontally mount, a display using display retention components, without using fasteners, for insertion of the display in a bezel that does not support horizontal mounting; and includes: a cable retention component that enables the cable to withstand a specified pull-out force to maintain connection of the cable to the display; a cable guide to maintain cable wires in a desired position in relation to other components; alignment pins to align the DRB and display with a bezel housing; non-symmetrical tabs to ensure the display is oriented correctly; offset columns that desirably offset loads on the display when an adapter plate is applied onto the DRB and display, and fastened to the bezel to secure the display; and a ground clip to extend the ground path from the bezel to the display. | 04-11-2013 |
Charles L. Kaufman, Appleton, WI US
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20140175075 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF WELDING WITH AUTO-DETERMINED STARTUP PARAMETERS - A method and system to determine optimum operating parameters for the startup phase of a welding-type process based on user-desired operating parameters of the post-startup or welding phase of the welding-type process are disclosed. While applicable to a number of welding-type processes, the method and system are particularly configured to determine an optimum wire feed speed for Gas Metal Arc Welding of aluminum using pulse spray transfer. | 06-26-2014 |
20140251965 | POWER SOURCE FOR REDUCING ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE AND POWER CONSUMPTION - A welding power source configured to receive an input power includes a plurality of components and supervising circuitry configurable in a plurality of modes. The plurality of components include power conversion circuitry and background power supply. The supervising circuitry is configured to distribute the input power to the plurality of components based at least in part on a mode of the plurality of modes. The plurality of modes include a welding mode configured to distribute the input power to the power conversion circuitry and to the background power supply. The plurality of modes also include a monitoring mode configured to distribute the input power to the background power supply, and to not distribute the input power to the power conversion circuitry. | 09-11-2014 |
Charles L. Kaufman, Neenah, WI US
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20080257874 | SYNCHRONIZED MULTIPLE DRIVE WIRE FEED WELDING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A welding system, in certain embodiments, includes a synchronization controller configured to override a first nominal calibration of a first wire drive, or a second nominal calibration of a second wire drive, or both, in response to a tension condition or a compression condition of a welding wire feeding between the first and second wire drives. A welding system, in other embodiments, includes a welding wire drive having a motor, a controller, a nominal calibration, and a multi-drive synchronization parameter. The multi-drive synchronization parameter may be configured to control speed, or torque, or both, of multiple drives including the welding wire drive to facilitate synchronization of the multiple drives. | 10-23-2008 |
Charles Lyle Kaufman, Neenah, WI US
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20090222804 | EMBEDDED FIRMWARE UPDATING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method is described for updating firmware in a welding or plasma cutting system. A removable memory device containing updated firmware code and a set of execution instructions is interfaced with one or more component boards. The execution instructions are executed on a processor of the welding or plasma cutting system to load the updated firmware code stored on the removable memory device into memory of the welding or plasma cutting system via an interface, generally overwriting the old firmware code. | 09-03-2009 |
Charles Lyle Kaufman, Appleton, WI US
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20100314369 | WELDING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A WIRE FEEDER VIA A SPOOL GUN CONNECTION - A welding system including a welding power supply coupled to a wire feeder via a spool gun connection is provided. The welding system is adapted to utilize the power and control capabilities originating from the spool gun connection for wire feeder operations during an initial period. The wire feeder is adapted to utilize the welding arc power and an internal controller to power and control wire feeder operations after the initial period. | 12-16-2010 |
20100314375 | HYBRID WIRE FEEDER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A hybrid wire feeder including an energy storage device and a charging circuit are provided. The hybrid wire feeder may selectively alternate between utilization of power from the energy storage device and utilization of power from a welding power supply to power the weld and one or more weld sequencing events. Some embodiments provide for the energy storage device to be adapted to discharge during periods when the welding power supply is not outputting power and to recharge from the welding power when the welding power supply is outputting power. | 12-16-2010 |
Glenn Kaufman, Racine, WI US
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20100031785 | Positive pivot centers for adjustable tools - There is disclosed herein an improved adjustable tool, such as a pair of pliers, having a first jaw portion and a second jaw portion, the first and second jaw portions being pivotably connected to one another by a pivot pin attached in any manner to one of the jaw portions and fitted within a channel defined within the other of the jaw portions. Preferably, the channel is formed by a plurality of pivot centers, including two non-adjacent terminal centers and at least one intermediate center, each center being connected to at least one other center by a slot to form a single pathway such that travel of the pivot pin between non-adjacent pivot centers requires travel through at least one intermediate pivot center, and the pivot pin has a positive tactile indication when properly seated in each pivot center. | 02-11-2010 |
Glenn A. Kaufman, Kenosha, WI US
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20090044667 | Swivel adaptor - A swivel adapter comprising a first member having a longitudinal axis, a first recess at one end thereof and an outer surface, first and second apertures disposed at diametrically opposing locations on the first member and communicating with the first recess, a second member having a proximal end disposed within the first recess and a distal end, a first bore disposed substantially adjacent to the proximal end that extends transversely through the second member and is substantially coaxial with the first and second aperture, a pin having first and second ends axially disposed in the first aperture, second aperture and first bore, wherein the first and second members are adapted to pivot relative to each other about the pin, and a first weld fixedly attaching the first end of the pin to the outer surface of the first member adjacent to the first aperture. | 02-19-2009 |
James Kaufman, Milwaukee, WI US
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20100067651 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR X-RAY IMAGING WITH FOCAL SPOT DEFLECTION - Methods and apparatus for x-ray imaging with focal spot deflection are provided. The apparatus includes an x-ray tube having a cathode configured to emit electrons and an anode having a target with a target surface defining a target angle. The emitted electrons are deflected onto the target surface with the target surface substantially aligned with a z-axis parallel to a gantry rotation axis. | 03-18-2010 |
Kimberly Kaufman, Madison, WI US
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20150018236 | HIGH THROUGHPUT SCREEN FOR BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE POLYPEPTIDES - Methods for screening libraries of polypeptides for biologically activity on cells. For example, polypeptides can be synthesized and encapsulated along with their coding sequences in microcapsules of an emulsion. Emulsion microcapsules can then be fused with microcapsules comprising test cells and biological activity on the cells is assessed to identify biologically active polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules encoding the same. | 01-15-2015 |
Paul L. Kaufman, Madison, WI US
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20110059926 | Vitamin D Compounds and Methods for Reducing Ocular Hypertension (OHT) - The present invention relates to compounds and methods for reducing intraocular pressure and treating ocular hypertension in a subject. | 03-10-2011 |
Philip J. Kaufman, Milwaukee, WI US
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20100082145 | ROUTING MANAGER - The invention relates to systems and/or methodologies for route management. More particularly, the invention relates to an industrial controller (e.g., logic controller) based route management solution. The route management solution can statically and/or dynamically determine, maintain, or otherwise manage a route. | 04-01-2010 |
20140277792 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING ENERGY INFORMATION USING AN ORGANIZATIONAL MODEL OF AN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION SYSTEM - A system may include a processor that may receive energy data associated with one or more assets in an automation system, receive organizational model data associated with the automation system, and generate one or more energy reports based on a relationship between the energy data and the organizational model data. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277793 | MULTI-CORE PROCESSOR FOR PERFORMING ENERGY-RELATED OPERATIONS IN AN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION SYSTEM USING ENERGY INFORMATION DETERMINED WITH AN ORGANIZATIONAL MODEL OF THE INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION SYSTEM - A system may include a multi-core processor that may include a first core configured to determine structured energy data associated with one or more assets in an automation system, wherein the structured energy data comprises a logical grouping of assets in the automation system, a second core configured to control the one or more assets based on the structured energy data, a third core configured to manage security operations in the automation system, and a fourth core configured to manage safety operations in the automation system. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277794 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING ASSETS USING ENERGY INFORMATION DETERMINED WITH AN ORGANIZATIONAL MODEL OF AN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION SYSTEM - A system may include a processor that may receive structured energy data associated with one or more assets in an automation system such that the structured energy data comprises a logical grouping of assets in the automation system. The processor may also determine energy properties of the one or more assets with respect to the logical grouping over a period of time, identify one or more idle periods of the one or more assets with respect to the logical grouping during the period of time based on the energy properties, and send one or more commands to the one or more assets to enter a reduced power consumption mode during the idle periods. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277806 | EXTENSIBLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT ARCHITECTURE - An energy management system may include a plurality of industrial automation devices and a first energy agent embedded within an industrial automation device of the plurality of industrial automation devices. The first energy agent may monitor one or more energy properties that correspond to the industrial automation device. Also, the first energy agent may adjust one or more operations of the industrial automation device based at least in part on the energy properties and an energy objective. | 09-18-2014 |
20140278617 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UPDATING CONFIDENCE VALUES FOR ENERGY INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH AN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION SYSTEM - A system may include a processor that may receive a first set of energy data associated with a first asset in an automation system, wherein the first set energy data comprises a first confidence level associated with the first set energy data, receive an operational status associated with the first asset, wherein the operational status indicates operational characteristics of the first asset, and updating the first confidence level based on the operational status and a first energy profile associated with the first asset. | 09-18-2014 |
Ross T. Kaufman, Neenah, WI US
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20080287026 | Biodegradable Nonwoven Laminate - A biodegradable nonwoven laminate is provided. The laminate comprises a spunbond layer formed from substantially continuous filaments that contain a first aliphatic polyester having a melting point of from about 50° C. to about 160° C. The meltblown layer is formed from microfibers that contain a second aliphatic polyester having a melting point of from about 50° C. to about 160° C. The first aliphatic polyester, the second aliphatic polyester, or both have an apparent viscosity of from about 20 to about 215 Pascal-seconds, as determined at a temperature of 160° C. and a shear rate of 1000 sec-1. The first aliphatic polyester may be the same or different than the second aliphatic polyester. | 11-20-2008 |
20100048081 | BIODEGRADABLE POLYESTERS FOR USE IN FORMING FIBERS - A method for forming a biodegradable polyester suitable for use in fibers is provided. Specifically, a biodegradable polyester is melt processed at a controlled water content to initiate a hydrolysis reaction. Without intending to be limited by theory, it is believed that the hydroxyl groups present in water are capable of attacking the ester linkage of the polyester, thereby leading to chain scission or “depolymerization” of the polyester molecule into one or more shorter ester chains. By selectively controlling the reaction conditions (e.g., water content, temperature, shear rate, etc.), a hydrolytically degraded polyester may be achieved that has a molecular weight lower than the starting polymer. Such lower molecular weight polymers have a higher melt flow rate and lower apparent viscosity, which are useful in a wide variety of fiber forming applications, such as in the meltblowing of nonwoven webs. | 02-25-2010 |
20100048082 | BIODEGRADABLE POLYLACTIC ACIDS FOR USE IN FORMING FIBERS - A method for forming a biodegradable polylactic acid suitable for use in fibers is provided. Specifically, a polylactic acid is melt processed at a controlled water content to initiate a hydrolysis reaction. Without intending to be limited by theory, it is believed that the hydroxyl groups present in water are capable of attacking the ester linkage of polylactic acids, thereby leading to chain scission or “depolymerization” of the polylactic acid molecule into one or more shorter ester chains. The shorter chains may include polylactic acids, as well as minor portions of lactic acid monomers or oligomers, and combinations of any of the foregoing. By selectively controlling the hydrolysis conditions (e.g., moisture and polymer concentrations, temperature, shear rate, etc.), a hydrolytically degraded polylactic acid may be achieved that has a molecular weight lower than the starting polymer. Such lower molecular weight polymers have a higher melt flow rate and lower apparent viscosity, which are useful in a wide variety of fiber forming applications, such as in the meltblowing of nonwoven webs. | 02-25-2010 |
20100068484 | HIGHLY BREATHABLE BIODEGRADABLE FILMS - A breathable film having a base layer comprising first filler particles and second filler particles dispersed within a biodegradable polymer matrix is provided. The first filler particles constitute from about 25 wt. % to about 75 wt. % of the base layer and the second filler particles constitute from about 0.1 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of the base layer. The ratio of the average size of the first filler particles to the average size of the second filler particles being from about 2 to about 100. The film exhibits a water vapor transmission rate of about 2,000 g/m | 03-18-2010 |
20100159203 | Biodegradable and Renewable Film - A biodegradable and renewable film that may be employed in a wide variety of applications is provided. The film is formed from a thermoplastic composition that contains at least one starch and at least one plant protein. Even at a high renewable material content, the present inventors have discovered that films may be readily formed from plant proteins and starches by selectively controlling the individual amount of the starch and plant proteins, the nature of the starch and plant proteins, and other components used in the film. Balancing the amount of starches and plant proteins within a certain range, for instance, can reduce the likelihood of plant protein aggregation and enhance the ability of the composition to be melt processed. The composition also contains at least one plasticizer that improves the thermoplastic nature of the protein and starch components. The selection of the plasticizer may also help reduce the tendency of the plant protein to aggregate during melt processing. For example, a relatively acidic plasticizer (e.g., carboxylic acid) may be employed in certain embodiments to minimize the formation of disulfide bonds in a gluten protein, and thereby decrease its tendency to aggregate. | 06-24-2010 |