Polley, US
Arup Polley, Richardson, TX US
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| 20120250484 | PROXIMITY SENSING SYSTEM - A data storage system for detecting a location of a head relative to a magnetic media is described. This system comprises arms, a preamplifier circuit coupled to the arms for controlling the arms, a proximity sensing system positioned within the preamplifier circuit, the proximity sensing system comprising: an input stage for transmitting an input sense signal; a programmable gain stage coupled to receive the input sense signal and operative for transmitting a gain signal in response to receiving the input sense signal; a multiplexer coupled to receive the gain signal and at least one control signal, the multiplexer operative for transmitting a multiplexed signal; a detector coupled to receive the multiplexed signal and a second control signal, the detector operative for transmitting an output signal; wherein an amplitude associated with the output signal enables detecting the location of the head. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20130176639 | PROXIMITY SENSING SYSTEM - A data storage system for detecting a location of a head relative to a magnetic media is described. This system comprises arms, a preamplifier circuit coupled to the arms for controlling the arms, a proximity sensing system positioned within the preamplifier circuit, the proximity sensing system comprising: an input stage for transmitting an input sense signal; a programmable gain stage coupled to receive the input sense signal and operative for transmitting a gain signal in response to receiving the input sense signal; a multiplexer coupled to receive the gain signal and at least one control signal, the multiplexer operative for transmitting a multiplexed signal; a detector coupled to receive the multiplexed signal and a second control signal, the detector operative for transmitting an output signal; wherein an amplitude associated with the output signal enables detecting the location of the head. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20140049314 | MOS RESISTOR APPARATUS AND METHODS - Apparatus and methods disclosed herein implement a MOS resistor using the current channel of a MOS transistor. The MOS resistance R(DS) is dependent upon MOS transistor geometry and nominal gate voltage. MOS resistor terminal-to-gate voltages are averaged and applied to the MOS transistor gate such as to maintain the MOS resistor terminal voltage to current ratio, resulting in a substantially constant R(DS). R(DS) is also compensated for temperature and process variations by adjusting gate voltages via negative feedback methods. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140368944 | ANALOG FRONT END FOR PROXIMITY SENSING OF TUNNELING CURRENT - A circuit includes an input that receives a current that increases as a tunneling current sensor moves closer to a media. A high gain path is operatively coupled to the input to amplify the received current as a first amplified output. The first amplified output increases until a saturation threshold is attained for the high gain path. Further increases in the received current beyond the saturation threshold are diverted from the input as an overflow current. A low gain path is operatively coupled to the input to amplify the overflow current as a second amplified output. The second amplified output increases with the overflow current as the tunneling current sensor continues to move closer to the media. | 12-18-2014 |
Charles D. Polley, Madison, IN US
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| 20120156897 | LAMP PLUGS PROVIDING ENHANCED FUNCTIONALITY - Lamp plugs are disclosed, in which single intensity marker lamps that are desired to be flashed can be connected to a lamp driver employing an exclusive OR (XOR) logic circuit. In one embodiment, the lamp plug is an overmolded subsystem that is installed between the lamp and the lamp driver and allows the installer to use existing wire harnesses. In some embodiments, the overmolded subsystem is installed under a standard lamp where a plug is typically plugged in; therefore staying on the vehicle and not needing to be replaced with the lamp. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 06-21-2012 |
Daniel B. Polley, Jamaica Plain, MA US
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| 20140257131 | AUDITORY STIMULUS FOR AUDITORY REHABILITATION - Generally, a method performed by one or more processing devices includes generating a graphical user interface that when rendered on a display of the one or more processing devices renders a visual representation of an environment and a visual representation of an object in the environment; retrieving an auditory stimulus with one or more auditory attributes indicative of a location of a virtual target in the environment; receiving information specifying movement of the object in the environment; determining, based on the movement of the object, a proximity of the object to the virtual target; adjusting, based on the proximity, one or more values of the one or more auditory attributes of the auditory stimulus; and causing the one or more processing devices to play the auditory stimulus using the adjusted one or more values. | 09-11-2014 |
John Polley, Stillwater, MN US
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| 20130319873 | PHOTOMASKS AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - Methods and structures for forming anodization layers that protect and cosmetically enhance metal surfaces are described. In some embodiments, methods involve forming an anodization layer on an underlying metal that permits an underlying metal surface to be viewable. In some embodiments, methods involve forming a first anodization layer and an adjacent second anodization layer on an angled surface, the interface between the two anodization layers being regular and uniform. Described are photomasking techniques and tools for providing sharply defined corners on anodized and texturized patterns on metal surfaces. Also described are techniques and tools for providing anodizing resistant components in the manufacture of electronic devices. | 12-05-2013 |
John Polley, River Forest, IL US
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| 20100075270 | Angularly adjustable maxillary distractor and method of distraction - A maxillary distractor assembly having a malar buttress plate member and a vertical arm member, wherein the malar buttress plate member is detachably connected to the vertical arm member such that the malar buttress plate member may be left in the patient when the remainder of the assembly is removed. | 03-25-2010 |
John W. Polley, River Forest, IL US
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| 20120022604 | METHOD AND INTERNAL APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING FINAL POSITION OF DENTATE SKELETON IN ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY - A skeletal positioning method and apparatus includes a splint having a main body coupled to a skeletal structure of a patient and a positioning guide having a skeletal footplate, a splint footplate, and an arm coupling the skeletal footplate and the splint footplate, the skeletal footplate including at least one aperture formed therein and the splint footplate including a means for releasably coupling the positioning guide to the splint, wherein a relative position and orientation of the skeletal footplate and the splint footplate is pre-determined to align a portion of the skeletal footplate with a pre-defined portion of the skeletal structure of the patient. | 01-26-2012 |
Jonathan Polley, Baltimore, MD US
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| 20110307600 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSIGNING NETWORK BLOCKS TO SENSORS - A system includes a processor device. The processor device is configured to detect a physical topology of a network comprising hosts and sensors in the network. The processor device is also configured to generate a sensor policy for assignment of the sensors to network blocks of the hosts, that balances a processing load and accuracy of the sensors in the network based on physical closeness of the sensors to different divisions of hosts within a same network block. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20130173790 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSIGNING NETWORK BLOCKS TO SENSORS - A system includes a processor device. The processor device is configured to detect a physical topology of a network comprising hosts and sensors in the network. The processor device is also configured to generate a sensor policy for assignment of the sensors to network blocks of the hosts, that balances a processing load and accuracy of the sensors in the network based on physical closeness of the sensors to different divisions of hosts within a same network block. | 07-04-2013 |
Michael O. Polley, Garland, TX US
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| 20080222370 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DATA STREAM MANAGEMENT - A method and apparatus of managing data stream, the method comprising archiving received data in a circular buffer; utilizing a breakpoint in realizing the archived received data continuity, wherein the breakpoint is set to the last data portion of the archived received data; when the archiving of the received data approaches the end of the circular buffer, stitching the last portion of the archived received data to the start of the circular buffer; and setting the breakpoint to the updated last data portion of the archived data. | 09-11-2008 |
Nicole Marie Polley, Cincinnati, OH US
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| 20090162209 | TURBINE ENGINE COMPONENTS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR INTERIOR PASSAGES - A gas turbine blade comprises a base metal, a platform, an airfoil extending upwardly from the platform, a shank extending downwardly from the platform. The shank has an exterior wall and an internal passage, and the airfoil has a cooling flow channel inside the airfoil for flowing a cooling flow therethrough. The blade has a first chromide coating contacting the base metal of at least a portion of an interior surface of the shank and interdiffused therewith, wherein the first chromide coating does not have an aluminide coating deposited over it. The blade has a second chromide coating contacting the base metal of at least a portion of an interior surface of the airfoil and interdiffused therewith. A method for preparing a gas turbine blade comprises the steps of applying chromide coatings, sealing the interior passages of the shank and airfoil and applying an aluminide or platinum aluminide coating and an optional ceramic layer on the airfoil. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090162562 | Methods for Applying Thermal Barrier Coating Systems - Methods for coating a substrate includes depositing on the substrate, a inner bond coat layer of a bond coat composition comprising, in weight percent, 14-20% Cr, 5-8% Al, 8-12% Co, 3-7% Ta, 0.1-0.6% Hf, 0.1-0.5% Y, up to about 1% Si, 0.005-0.020% Zr, 0.04-0.08% C, 0.01-0.02% B, with a remainder including nickel (Ni) and incidental impurities, wherein the bond coat composition is substantially free of rhenium; forming an aluminum-containing layer overlying the inner bond coat layer; and, optionally, depositing a thermal barrier coating composition overlying the aluminum-containing layer. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090162692 | Coated Superalloy Articles - Coated superalloy article includes a bond coat comprising an inner bond coat layer disposed on the first surface being formed by deposition of a bond coat composition comprising, in weight percent, 14-20% Cr, 5-8% Al, 8-12% Co, 3-7% Ta, 0.1-0.6% Hf, 0.1-0.5% Y, up to about 1% Si, 0.005-0.020% Zr, 0.04-0.08% C, 0.01-0.02% B, with a remainder including nickel (Ni) and incidental impurities, wherein the bond coating composition is substantially free of rhenium. An aluminum-containing layer overlies the inner bond coat layer. Optionally, a thermal barrier coating overlies the aluminum-containing layer, wherein the thermal barrier coating, if present, is formed by deposition of a thermal barrier coating composition. | 06-25-2009 |
Nolan Polley, Longmont, CO US
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| 20140102544 | HIGH-TEMPERATURE THERMAL ACTUATOR UTILIZING PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL - Disclosed is a high-temperature thermal actuator that utilizes the dimensional change of a phase change media hermetically sealed within a shell. This actuator regulates and controls flow of a fluid between an intake and an exhaust utilizing a valve. In one example, the disclosed embodiments operate in temperature range between 350° C. and 400° C. This actuation range is tailored for specific applications utilizing an exemplary combination of RbNO | 04-17-2014 |
Nolan A. Polley, Ooltewah, TN US
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| 20090153494 | TOUCH DISPLAY FOR AN APPLIANCE - A display device for an appliance is shown. The display device comprises a touch screen interface and a multi-level menu having reconfigurable virtual buttons. | 06-18-2009 |
Steve C. Polley, Spearfish, SD US
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| 20130251866 | Preparation of hops - Embodiments of a method and device for processing hops to insure freshness is disclosed. | 09-26-2013 |
Thomas Polley, Livonia, MI US
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| 20140202403 | ENGINE COVER PLATE - A engine block cover plate is described having a depression shaped to guide coolant flow around a bend in a coolant circuit, the plate further including a plurality of oil ports. One example method of operation may include guiding a coolant flow around a bend in a cooling circuit within an engine block via the cover plate, the cover plate having coolant and oil ports positioned therein, and adjusting a valve positioned on the cover plate to control a flow of oil through the oil port in response to an engine component temperature. In this way, flow losses may be decreased while enabling improved oil flow control with reduced system complexity. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140329630 | ENGINE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE BRACKET - A system, comprising a vehicle engine with a crankshaft, a bracket structure coupled to the vehicle engine, a thermostat positioned in the bracket structure, an accessory device coupled to the bracket structure, a water pump mounted to the bracket structure, and a drive loop coupling the accessory device and water pump with the crankshaft. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140377051 | TURBOCHARGER - Systems and methods are disclosed for a turbocharger compressor, the system comprising: an actuatable annular disk comprising choke slots therein; an outer annular disk comprising choke slots therein; and an actuator to rotate the actuatable annular disk relative to the outer annular disk to vary alignment of the choke slots of the actuatable annular disk and the outer annular disk. The actuator may be controlled by an engine controller responsive to operating conditions of the compressor and actuated to align choke slots. Alignment of the choke slots allows air to be drawn into the impeller effectively expanding the compressor flow capacity to prevent compressor choke. | 12-25-2014 |
Todd A. Polley, Suwanee, GA US
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| 20100246009 | Optical coating - Optical coating materials comprise a transparent matrix material having dispersed nanoparticles comprising between 1 and 20 volume percent of the optical coating material. The coating materials are used to form optical coatings on substrates, such as glass/ceramic, polymer or metal, to alter the color or other optical properties. The nanoparticles are semiconductive material or elemental metals or elemental metal alloys that exhibit surface plasmon resonance. | 09-30-2010 |
Vasilis Polley, Bellevue, WA US
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| 20130141331 | METHOD FOR PERFORMING WIRELESS DISPLAY CONTROL, AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - A method and apparatus for performing wireless display control and an associated computer program product are provided, where the method is applied to an electronic device. The method includes: detecting whether a wireless display control agent device corresponding to the electronic device exists, wherein the wireless display control agent device is utilized as an agent for the electronic device to perform wireless display control on a display device electrically connected to the wireless display control agent device; and when it is detected that the wireless display control agent device exists, providing a user with a user interface, allowing the user to utilize a specific operating gesture to start an automatic wireless configuration of the electronic device without performing any manual wireless configuration of the electronic device, wherein based upon the automatic wireless configuration, a wireless connection between the electronic device and the wireless display control agent device is automatically established. | 06-06-2013 |
William F. Polley, Marco Island, FL US
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| 20080202698 | DUAL OVERHEAD DOOR SYSTEM, KIT AND METHOD - A dual overhead door system having a pair of vertical tracks ( | 08-28-2008 |
| 20100282861 | DISPOSABLE POD AND BATTERY OPERATED CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN - A disposable pod may be prefilled with chocolate (or other food substance) for use in a chocolate fountain. For example, the manufacturer of the disposable pod, or another party, may fill the disposable pod with melted chocolate after manufacture of the disposable pod. | 11-11-2010 |