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Tim Matus
Also filed as: MATUS TIM · MATUS TIM A · MATUS TIM ALAN
28 granted patents·4 pending applications·544 citations·filing 1993–2024
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32 records- 0197US7351933B2Method and apparatus for controlling a welding systemILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2006·Granted Apr 1, 2008·53 cites·23 claims
- 0294US11510361B2System and method for automated grounds maintenanceRENU ROBOTICS CORP·Filed 2020·Granted Nov 29, 2022·7 cites·21 claims
- 0393US6313431B1Plasma cutter for auxiliary power output of a power sourceILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2000·Granted Nov 6, 2001·90 cites·9 claims
- 0492US6969823B2Method and apparatus for controlling a welding systemILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2002·Granted Nov 29, 2005·45 cites·71 claims
- 0591US12358575B1Autonomous vehicle connected tool interchange systems and methodsRENU ROBOTICS CORP·Filed 2023·Granted Jul 15, 2025·2 cites·18 claims
- 0690US12016265B1System and method for automated grounds maintenanceRENU ROBOTICS CORP·Filed 2022·Granted Jun 25, 2024·2 cites·20 claims
- 0788US7767933B2Method and apparatus for controlling a short circuit during a MIG welding processILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2005·Granted Aug 3, 2010·8 cites·17 claims
- 0888US7049545B2MIG welding machine having 115V inverterILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2003·Granted May 23, 2006·29 cites·13 claims
- 0987US8395076B2One-piece consumable assemblyMATUS TIM A·Filed 2003·Granted Mar 12, 2013·62 cites·27 claims
- 1083US12123702B1Autonomous vehicle terrain prediction and detectionRENU ROBOTICS CORP·Filed 2021·Granted Oct 22, 2024·1 cites·18 claims
- 1183US9308597B2Method and apparatus for controlling weld states of a MIG welding processMATUS TIM A·Filed 2005·Granted Apr 12, 2016·6 cites·20 claims
- 1280US7186944B2Method and apparatus for autodetection of plasma torch consumablesILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2003·Granted Mar 6, 2007·38 cites·20 claims
- 1379US12253352B1Autonomous vehicle charging stationRENU ROBOTICS CORP·Filed 2021·Granted Mar 18, 2025·1 cites·20 claims
- 1479US12163774B1Solar-based semi-mobile recharge skidRENU ROBOTICS CORP·Filed 2021·Granted Dec 10, 2024·1 cites·20 claims
- 1579US6992262B2Method and apparatus for localized control of a plasma cutterILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2003·Granted Jan 31, 2006·36 cites·22 claims
- 1678US12364190B1System and method for automated grounds maintenanceRENU ROBOTICS CORP·Filed 2024·Granted Jul 22, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 1778US7985940B2Welder with internal shielding gas regulatorILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2007·Granted Jul 26, 2011·4 cites·9 claims
- 1876US7022935B1Plasma-cutting torch with integrated high frequency starterILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2003·Granted Apr 4, 2006·32 cites·20 claims
- 1975US6753497B1Method and apparatus for initiating welding arc using plasma flowILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2003·Granted Jun 22, 2004·17 cites·20 claims
- 2072US6130398APlasma cutter for auxiliary power output of a power sourceILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 1998·Granted Oct 10, 2000·30 cites·25 claims
- 2172US5440098AGas cylinder lifting systemMILLER ELECTRIC MFG·Filed 1993·Granted Aug 8, 1995·27 cites·27 claims
- 2270US12247828B1Autonomous vehicle terrain prediction and detectionRENU ROBOTICS CORP·Filed 2022·Granted Mar 11, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 2370US7034244B2Method and apparatus of coordinating operational feedback in a plasma cutterILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2003·Granted Apr 25, 2006·11 cites·19 claims
- 2470US6420672B1Method and apparatus for detecting an inadequate gas supply for a plasma cutterILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2001·Granted Jul 16, 2002·29 cites·30 claims
- 2566US7355141B2Welder with integrated regulatorILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2003·Granted Apr 8, 2008·9 cites·25 claims
- 2658US2008149610A1Method and Apparatus for Controlling a Welding SystemILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2008·Application pending·0 cites
- 2752US2006049152A1Method and apparatus of coordinating operational feedback in a plasma cutterMATUS TIM A·Filed 2005·Application pending·0 cites
- 2850US7109433B2Method and apparatus for initiating welding arc using chemical sprayILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2003·Granted Sep 19, 2006·3 cites·8 claims
- 2945US11944032B2Autonomous vehicle systems and methodsRENU ROBOTICS CORP·Filed 2020·Granted Apr 2, 2024·0 cites·24 claims
- 3045US7893382B2Stud welderILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2003·Granted Feb 22, 2011·1 cites·27 claims
- 3143US2005056629A1Method and apparatus for controlling a welding systemILLINOIS TOOL WORKS·Filed 2004·Application pending·0 cites
- 3239US2004238511A1Method and apparatus for initiating welding arc with aid of vaporized chemicalFiled 2003·Application pending·0 cites
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