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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8129659 | Apparatus having DC arc start in parallel with welder power supply A DC arc start function for a welder. The arc start function is realized using a universal input DC regulator coupled to a DC to DC converter that produces a regulated DC voltage that is sufficient to strike an arc at an electrode of the welder. ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 7884304 | Apparatus and method for storing welding consumables Exemplary embodiments of the present technique relate to a welding storage structure. In one embodiment, a welding system includes a welding chassis and a storage structure that rotates outwardly from the welding chassis. In another embodiment, a welding system incl... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7868269 | Integrated engine welder and hydraulic pump An integrated welder, generator and hydraulic unit that includes a housing that at least partially contains components of a welder, generator and a hydraulic pump. An engine, an electric current generator, and a hydraulic pump are at least partially mounted in the h... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7858904 | System and method of controlling auxiliary/weld power outputs of a welding-type apparatus A system and method of controlling available power of an auxiliary output of a welding-type power source is disclosed. The welding-type power source is configured to supply power to a variable combination of a welding-type output and the auxiliary output and include... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7838797 | Fuel saving engine driven welding-type device and method of use The present invention is directed to a welding-type power source that includes a power source housing and an engine arranged in the power source housing to supply electrical power. An energy storage device is included that is in rechargeable association with the int... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7642487 | Integrated engine welder and hydraulic pump An integrated welder, generator and hydraulic unit that includes a housing that at least partially contains components of a welder, generator and a hydraulic pump. An engine, an electric current generator, and a hydraulic pump are at least partially mounted in the h... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7336462 | Alternator and starter tester protection apparatus and method An method and apparatus testing an alternator and/or starter assembly including a power source for energizing the alternator and/or starter, a computer processor for monitoring electrical current supplied to energize the alternator and/or starter wherein the compute... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7312419 | Engine driven converter with feedback control A method and apparatus for welding with an engine driven inverter power supply includes generating an ac output with an engine and generator. The output is rectified and inverted to provide an ac inverter output. The engine is controlled using feedback indicative of... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7300041 | Vertical alternator holding apparatus and method for alternator testing An apparatus for supporting an alternator for testing uses a supporting pin mounted to extend in a first direction relative to the alternator. A first holding pin extends in a second direction relative to the alternator, and has two ends with a first end having a bo... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7297899 | Operating parameter dependent variable output welding-type apparatus The present invention is directed to a welding-type power source controller that includes a processor configured to control a welding-type power source to produce a variable maximum output that can exceed a rated maximum output based on actual operating conditions, ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7288740 | Welding device having multiple protective covers and connection paths A housing of a welding-type device includes a bezel which encloses a plurality of electrical receptacles and a plurality of terminal posts of the welding-type device. The bezel has a first and a second opening corresponding to each terminal post. The plurality of fi... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7265319 | Multifunction meter for welding apparatus A multifunction meter and method for monitoring a welding-type device is disclosed. The multifunction meter has a single display unit, a first input configured to receive feedback from an engine, and a second input configured to receive feedback from a power convert... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7261522 | Fluid manifold for a welder A fluid manifold usable with a welder and air compressor combination. The manifold is constructed of a single unitary manifold block and which is divided into two separate fluid communication systems that are isolated from each other by the manifold block itself. Ea... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7259355 | Engine welder with full access A cabinet for an engine welder including an output power module driven by a DC input signal from a rectifier having an AC input signal created by an alternator rotated by an internal combustion engine. The cabinet has a front panel with a pivotally mounted door with... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7224578 | Ergonomic control panel for a portable electric generator A control panel for a portable electric generator. The control panel includes three distinct zones having logically organized switches and outlets. The first zone includes those switches used most frequently. The second zone includes a plurality of 120 VAC electrica... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7211764 | Engine driven welder/generator with high power accessory output operable at lower engine speeds An engine driven welder-type device and method of powering an accessory are disclosed. The device has an engine coupled to a power converter constructed to generate an electrical power suitable for welding applications. The device also provides a relatively uniform ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7212911 | Alternator and starter tester apparatus and method An alternator and starter tester system is provided that includes a protective hood or cover, a controller connecting an LCD touch-screen, an alternator main harness connector, a starter harness self-test connector, a barcode connector, USB host and USB function con... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7192049 | Machine with hoisting mechanism The invention relates to a machine, particularly a construction machine, with a hoisting mechanism for hoisting the machine with the aid of a hoisting apparatus, whereby the hoisting mechanism comprises a flexible bearing element, one end of which is fastened in the... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7193333 | Low NOX emission single side access gas engine driven electrical generating system The present invention is a gasoline engine driven electrical generating system for use in confined space enclosures wherein all routine servicing can be accomplished from the single exposed side. The ambient operating temperature of the confined enclosure is minimiz... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7188645 | Visual fuel system for an engine welder A fueling assembly for a fuel tank positioned in an engine driven welder. The fueling assembly includes a filler tube, a fuel level monitor and a grommet. The filler tube has a bottom portion and a top portion. The bottom portion of the filler tube has a cross-secti... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7174572 | Headwear with stretchable sweatband An article of headwear having an adjustable configuration includes a crown portion and a sweatband secured to a peripheral edge of the crown. The sweatband includes an inner piece of stretchable fabric material folded about itself such that opposing longitudinal edg... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7152464 | Belt tensioning apparatus and method for alternator testing An apparatus for testing an alternator has a base, a motor mounted to the base and a pulley extending from the motor. A belt is connected to the motor pulley and the alternator. A mount mounts the alternator to the base, and a pivoting idler arm pivotally is mounted... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150186 | Door interlock apparatus and method for alternator/starter bench testing device An apparatus and method for testing vehicle motor rotary accessory devices has a base and a housing assembly connected to the base. A mounting component is attached to the base. The apparatus includes a door cover which is rotatably attached to a side of the housing... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7112945 | Engine driven converter with feedback control A method and apparatus for welding with an engine driven inverter power supply includes generating an ac output with an engine and generator. The output is rectified and inverted to provide an ac inverter output. The engine is controlled using feedback indicative of... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7105774 | Integrated engine welder and electric compressor An integrated welder, generator and compressor unit that includes a housing that at least partially contains components of a welder, generator and an electric compressor. An engine, an electric current generator, and an electric air compressor are at least partially... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7098424 | Self-contained integrated welder/generator and compressor An integrated welder, generator and compressor unit that includes a housing that at least partially contains components of a welder, generator and compressor. An engine, an electric current generator, and an air compressor are at least partially mounted in the housi... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7042110 | Variable speed distributed drive train wind turbine system A variable speed wind turbine employing a rotor connected to a multiplicity of synchronous generators with wound field or permanent magnet rotors. A passive rectifier and an inverter are used for power transfer back to the grid. A Turbine Control Unit (TCU) commands... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7005608 | Cooling system for arc welding An electric arc welder with an internal compartment containing heat generating electrical components where the compartment has an end wall defining the outlet wall of a plenum chamber and the end wall has large, unimpeded outlet openings. The plenum chamber having a... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6992265 | Integrated engine welder and electric compressor An integrated welder, generator and compressor unit that includes a housing that at least partially contains components of a welder, generator and an electric compressor. An engine, an electric current generator, and an electric air compressor are at least partially... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6989509 | Self-contained integrated welder/generator and compressor An integrated welder, generator and compressor unit that includes a housing that at least partially contains components of a welder, generator and compressor. An engine, an electric current generator, and an air compressor are at least partially mounted in the housi... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6982398 | Fuel saving engine driven welding-type device and method of use The present invention is directed to a welding-type power source that includes a power source housing and an engine arranged in the power source housing to supply electrical power. An energy storage device is included that is in rechargeable association with the int... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6969824 | Locking device for latch assembly A door and latch assembly for use on an electric arc engine welder is provided. The door and latch assembly includes a door mounted on an associated arc engine welder housing. The door is movable between a door open position wherein an associated opening on the asso... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6969825 | Side door assembly An electric arc engine welder includes a housing having a cavity therein. An opening is defined by the housing and is connected to the cavity. A track member is mounted to the housing adjacent the opening. The track member defines at least one slot along a longitudi... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6933465 | Screw air compressor for a welder A portable and fully integrated welder and compressor combination includes a housing having an engine, electrical current generating alternator, and a belt-driven screw air compressor. The engine is configured to drive the generator directly, and a pulley arrangemen... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6930282 | Welding accessory arrangement A welding accessory system for a welder that includes a welder having a welder housing and at least one welding accessory support connected to the welder housing to support at least one welding accessory of a welder. The one or more welding accessory supports includ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6924460 | Engine welder with shielding gas generation A liquid and gas separator to generate a shielding gas from the exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine. The liquid and gas separator can be a separate portable component or a component that is integrated with the arc welder. ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6894401 | Engine driven inverter welding power supply A method and apparatus for welding with an engine driven inverter power supply includes generating an ac output with an engine and generator. The output is rectified and inverted to provide an ac inverter output. The engine is controlled using feedback indicative of... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6812585 | Fuel cutoff system for engine-driven generator Methods and systems for cutting off the supply of fuel to an engine in response to engine turn-off. A fuel cutoff solenoid or functionally equivalent device is connected to a source of electrical power in response to detection of conditions representing engine turn-... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6753503 | Oil separator for a welder An oil separator usable with a welder and air compressor combination unit. The oil separator includes a cylindrical housing having an inlet that receives the stream of compressed air containing oil from the air compressor. Within the oil separator, there is a deflec... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6674046 | Screw air compressor for a welder A portable and fully integrated welder and compressor combination includes a housing having an engine, electrical current generating alternator, and a belt-driven screw air compressor. The engine is configured to drive the generator directly, and a pulley... | 01/06/2004 |
