Illinois Tool Works Inc. patent applications published on September 12th, 2024

Summary of the patent applications from Illinois Tool Works Inc. on September 12th, 2024

1. **Summary**: Illinois Tool Works Inc. has recently filed patents for innovative technologies in material deposition systems, self-drilling fasteners, and configurable handles for work equipment. These patents aim to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and user-friendliness in various industries such as electronics manufacturing, construction, and welding. The material deposition system improves precision in material deposition on electronic substrates, the self-drilling fastener offers improved drilling time and pullout force, and the configurable handle provides ergonomic handling options for work equipment.

2. **Key Points of Patents**:

  * Material Deposition System:
    * Acquiring images of adjacent features
    * Assigning programmed search boxes to edges of the features
    * Determining a centerline from the intersection point
    * Performing a dispense operation between components
  * Self-Drilling Fastener:
    * Improved drilling time and pullout force
    * Self-drilling and self-tapping capabilities
    * Enhanced overall performance in fastening applications
  * Configurable Handle for Work Equipment:
    * Multiple handle positions for versatility
    * Enhanced user comfort and safety
    * Power conversion circuitry for welding-type power

3. **Notable Applications**:

  * Material Deposition System:
    * Semiconductor manufacturing
    * Printed circuit board assembly
    * Microelectronics production
  * Self-Drilling Fastener:
    * Construction projects
    * Automotive assembly lines
    * Aircraft manufacturing
  * Configurable Handle for Work Equipment:
    * Welding equipment manufacturing
    * Construction machinery
    * Industrial tools for ergonomic design.

Patent applications for Illinois Tool Works Inc. on September 12th, 2024

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC RANGE CONTROL (18666339)

Main Inventor

Nathan Joe Jochman

SHEET ASSEMBLY FOR FORMING ONE OR MORE CARDS (18264011)

Main Inventor

Suwit John Sangkaratana

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECONFIGURABLE HANDLES FOR A WORK EQUIPMENT (18665879)

Main Inventor

Brian J. Bornemann

CABLE TIE ARRANGEMENT (18666337)

Main Inventor

Federico Cabrele

SELF-DRILLING SELF-TAPPING FASTENER (18665110)

Main Inventor

Yongping Gong

INTERSECT COMMAND VISION LOCATING SYSTEM AND METHOD (18118954)

Main Inventor

Sunny Agarwal