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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 11, 2025
Filed:
Nov. 13, 2023
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
James Francis Rappl, Neenah, WI (US);
Todd Holverson, Appleton, WI (US);
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for welding asset tracking with heartbeat monitoring are disclosed. In some examples, a welding asset tracking system may comprise an asset tracking network of tags, hubs, and/or gateways retained by welding assets within a welding area. The welding asset tracking system may generate heartbeat signals that certain welding assets may require for normal operation, so as to ensure the welding assets are used in appropriate welding contexts and/or welding areas. In some examples, information obtained from the asset tracking network may be used to determine whether one or more heartbeat signals should be discontinued.