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Patent No.:

US 12591856 B1

PDFFull Text
Date of Patent:
Mar. 31, 2026

Filed:

Aug. 10, 2020

System and methods for using drones in dispersed welding environments

Applicant:

Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);

Inventors:

Jason Bonnell, Appleton, WI (US);

Praveen Dandu, Appleton, WI (US);

Leland Falde, Jackson, MI (US);

Stephen P. Ivkovich, East Lansing, MI (US);

Adam Pliska, Neenah, WI (US);

Tret West, Kaukauna, WI (US);

Assignee:

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC., Glenview, IL (US);

Attorney:

IMcAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd.

Primary Examiner:

Jerry O'connor

Assistant Examiner:

Michael R Koester

Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06Q 10/20 (2023.01); B23K 37/00 (2025.01); B25J 5/00 (2006.01); B25J 11/00 (2006.01); B60W 60/00 (2020.01); B63B 35/00 (2020.01); B64U 10/13 (2023.01); B64U 101/30 (2023.01); G05D 1/00 (2024.01); G06K 7/14 (2006.01); G06Q 10/0631 (2023.01); H04W 4/38 (2018.01); H04W 4/44 (2018.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G06Q 10/20 (2013.01); B23K 37/00 (2013.01); B60W 60/00 (2020.02); B63B 35/00 (2013.01); G05D 1/0011 (2013.01); G06K 7/1413 (2013.01); G06Q 10/063112 (2013.01); H04W 4/38 (2018.02); H04W 4/44 (2018.02); B25J 5/005 (2013.01); B25J 5/007 (2013.01); B25J 11/005 (2013.01); B64U 10/13 (2023.01); B64U 2101/30 (2023.01); B64U 2201/10 (2023.01);
Abstract

Systems and methods for using drones in dispersed welding applications are disclosed. In some examples, drones may be used in large and/or dispersed welding environments to quickly navigate the large distances and/or reach areas that might be more difficult for a person to reach. In some examples, the drones may use one or more attached devices to locate, identify, and/or collect information from welding equipment, welding workpieces, and/or welds within a (e.g., large and/or dispersed) welding environment.

Find Patent Forward Citations

Bonnell, Jason. (2026). System and methods for using drones in dispersed welding environments (U.S. Patent No. 12591856). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/12591856

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