# US 11,027,353 B2 · Systems and methods for detecting welding and cutting parameters > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,027,353 B2 - Document ID: US11027353B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/606,731 - Filed: 2017-05-26 - Published: 2017-09-14 - Granted: 2021-06-08 - Earliest claimed: 2012-04-20 - Assignees: Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Applicants: Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Inventors: Todd Earl Holverson; Nathan Gerald Leiteritz; Jeffery P. Schroeder - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11027353B2 ## CPC - B23K 9/0956: {using sensing means, e.g. optical} - B23K 9/0953: {using computing means} - H01R 9/0503: {Connection between two cable ends} - B23K: SOLDERING OR UNSOLDERING; WELDING; CLADDING OR PLATING BY SOLDERING OR WELDING; CUTTING BY APPLYING HEAT LOCALLY, e.g. FLAME CUTTING; WORKING BY LASER BEAM - H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS ## Abstract A system for detecting welding and cutting parameters is provided. One embodiment of the system includes an input terminal configured to receive signals corresponding to welding or cutting parameters from a first welding or cutting device. None of the signals carry welding power. The system also includes an output terminal configured to provide the signals to a second welding or cutting device. The system includes conductors coupled between the input terminal and the output terminal and configured to carry the signals between the input terminal and the output terminal. The system also includes control circuitry configured to detect the welding or cutting parameters from the signals. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A parameter detection device, comprising: an input terminal configured to receive a plurality of signals corresponding to welding parameters, plasma cutting parameters, or carbon arc gouging parameters from a first welding device of a welding system, a first plasma cutting device of a plasma cutting system, or a first carbon arc gouging device of a carbon arc gouging system, wherein none of the plurality of signals carry welding power, plasma cutting power, or carbon arc gouging power; an output terminal configured to provide the plurality of signals to a second welding system of the welding system, a second plasma cutting device of the plasma cutting system, or a second carbon arc gouging device of the carbon arc gouging system; a first plurality of conductors coupled between the input terminal and the output terminal and configured to carry the plurality of signals between the input terminal and the output terminal; a second plurality of conductors, each conductor of the second plurality of conductors coupled to a respective conductor of the first plurality of conductors; and control circuitry coupled to the second plurality of conductors and configured to request data relating to a welding application, a plasma cutting application, or a carbon arc gouging application from a remote device based at least in part on the welding parameters, plasma cutting parameters, or carbon arc gouging parameters detected by the parameter detection device. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The parameter detection device of claim 1, comprising control circuitry configured to detect the welding parameters, the plasma cutting parameters, or the carbon arc gouging parameters from the plurality of signals via the second plurality of conductors without altering the plurality of signals. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The parameter detection device of claim 1, wherein the control circuitry is configured to store the detected welding parameters, plasma cutting parameters, or carbon arc gouging parameters. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The parameter detection device of claim 1, wherein the control circuitry is configured to provide the detected welding parameters, plasma cutting parameters, or carbon arc gouging parameters to the remote device. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The parameter detection device of claim 4, wherein the control circuitry is configured to store the detected welding parameters, plasma cutting parameters, or carbon arc gouging parameters on the remote device. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The parameter detection device of claim 1, wherein the control circuitry is configured to receive sensor data from a sensor, and to provide the detected welding parameters, the plasma cutting parameters, or the carbon arc gouging parameters and the sensor data to the remote device. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The parameters detection device of claim 6, wherein the sensor comprises a bar code reader, a welding operator badge, a biological sensor, an RFID tag, a pressure sensor, a flow sensor, an electrical contact sensor, a presence sensor, or some combination thereof. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The parameter detection device of claim 1, wherein the control circuitry is configured to analyze the detected welding parameters, plasma cutting parameters, or carbon arc gouging parameters to generate data relating to a welding application, a plasma cutting application, or a carbon arc gouging application. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The parameter detection device of claim 1, wherein the control circuitry is configured to modify at least one of the plurality of signals by issuing a command, interrupting a signal, adjusting a signal, or some combination thereof, based on the detected welding parameters, plasma cutting parameters, or carbon arc gouging parameters, or based on data received by the control circuitry. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The parameter detection device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of signals are configured to power the control circuitry. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The parameter detection device of claim 1, comprising a battery coupled to the control circuitry and configured to power the control circuitry. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The parameter detection device of claim 1, comprising a wireless transmitter coupled to the control circuitry and configured to provide the detected welding parameters, plasma cutting parameters, or carbon arc gouging parameters to the remote device. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The parameter detection device of claim 1, comprising a communication port coupled to the control circuitry and configured to enable communication with a network. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The parameter detection device of claim 1, wherein the input terminal and the output terminal each comprise a 14-pin connector. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The parameter detection device of claim 1, comprising a universal serial bus port coupled to the control circuitry and configured to enable communication with an external storage device for storage of the detected welding parameters, plasma cutting parameters, or carbon arc gouging parameters. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The parameter detection device of claim 1, comprising a geospatial locating device configured to determine a location of the parameter detection device. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The parameter detection device of claim 1, comprising an internal clock, wherein the control circuitry is configured to timestamp the detected welding parameters, plasma cutting parameters, or carbon arc gouging parameters. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The parameter detection device of claim 17, wherein the internal clock is synchronized with the remote device to enable alignment of the detected welding parameters, plasma cutting parameters, or carbon arc gouging parameters and the data requested from the remote device. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The parameter detection device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of signals comprise analog signals. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) The parameter detection device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of signals comprise digital signals.