ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. patent applications published on July 11th, 2024

Summary of the patent applications from ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. on July 11th, 2024

1. Summary: Illinois Tool Works Inc. has recently filed patents for innovative technologies in various industries. These patents include a method for using pre-qualified reference data for testing, a testing system for flexible substrates, a gas control system for reflow ovens, and an injection needle blowoff apparatus. These inventions aim to improve data analysis efficiency, ensure accurate testing of hinged devices, maintain consistent oxygen levels in reflow ovens, and enhance the safety and precision of medical injections.

2. Key Points of Patents: - Method for using pre-qualified reference data for testing:

 * Operator uses pre-qualified reference data for determining limits in testing.
 * Controller automatically compares outputs to set limits for qualification.
 * Enhances decision-making based on statistical data.

- Testing system for flexible substrates:

 * System for testing hinged devices with plates, cam follower, and load cell.
 * Ensures accurate testing and evaluation of flexible substrates.
 * Benefits industries like consumer electronics and automotive for performance evaluation.

- Gas control system for reflow ovens:

 * System adjusts gas flow based on oxygen concentration for soldering quality.
 * Maintains stable oxygen levels in the peak zone for high-quality soldering.
 * Enhances process control and efficiency in reflow oven operations.

- Injection needle blowoff apparatus:

 * Includes loading surface and adjustable blowoff nozzle for needle maintenance.
 * Improves accuracy and precision of injections in medical and pharmaceutical industries.
 * Reduces the risk of contamination and infection.

3. Notable Applications: - Quality control in manufacturing processes - Testing and evaluation of hinged devices in various industries - Enhanced soldering quality in electronics manufacturing - Improved safety and efficiency in medical injections.

Patent applications for ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. on July 11th, 2024

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SUPPORT FRAME FOR A SEAT ASSEMBLY (18409704)

Main Inventor

CRAIG OOMEN

CONTACT CLEANING APPARATUS (18547451)

Main Inventor

Sheila HAMILTON

SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO DESIGN PART WELD PROCESSES (18416503)

Main Inventor

Stephen Ivkovich

MULTI-POLE PRINTING SYSTEM AND METHOD (18406206)

Main Inventor

Timothy Joseph Boucher

A CABLE TIE TENSIONING AND CUT-OFF TOOL (18560191)

Main Inventor

Mattia Pontini

CHILD-RESISTANT FRONT-OPENING RECLOSABLE ENCLOSURE (17936558)

Main Inventor

Michael A. Trammel

INJECTION NEEDLE BLOWOFF APPARATUS AND INJECTION TESTING SYSTEMS (18150282)

Main Inventor

Ryan Levy

GAS CONTROL SYSTEM FOR REFLOW FURNACE AND REFLOW FURNACE (18560291)

Main Inventor

Yuexin Chen

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO PERFORM LOAD MEASUREMENTS ON HINGED DEVICES (18470107)

Main Inventor

Christopher Martin Joyce

METHOD AND SYSTEM USING PRE-QUALIFIED REFERENCE DATA IN VIBRATION SYSTEM (18485853)

Main Inventor

Glen Charles Grenier