Patents by Inventor Marc R. Pamley
Marc R. Pamley has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9798370Abstract: In the context of computer systems, the present invention broadly contemplates the ability to dynamically adjust the voltage and frequency of DRAM memory modules that are dual-voltage tolerant based on system performance. The invention allows a computer system to dynamically scale the memory voltage between a lower and a higher voltage, thereby allowing the system to save power when the system is idle or in low usage, but also allowing the system to realize the full memory performance when running more intensive applications.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2009Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Marc R. Pamley, Jose M. Orro, William F. Keown, Jr., Albert V. Makley
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Patent number: 9624937Abstract: The invention broadly contemplates a safety arrangement that transitions a moving component, for example a cooling fan housed within a chassis of an electronic device, between a first operating mode or condition and a second operating mode or condition. The first operating mode is a normal operating mode, allowing the component (fan) to operate (rotate) at full speed. The second operating mode is a safety or service mode, allowing the component (fan) to operate (rotate) at a reduced speed such that it is compliant with applicable safety regulations.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Albert V. Makley, Marc R. Pamley, Daryl Cromer, William F. Keown, Jr.
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Patent number: 9330730Abstract: An exemplary drive tray includes parallel side members; at least one end member connected to the parallel side members where the members collectively form a resilient, substantially rectangular frame for receipt of a drive body; and a pair of parallel side walls extending in a direction normal to a plane defined by the frame where the pair of parallel side walls include engagement features to engage opposing sides of a drive body. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2010Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Albert V. Makley, William F. Martin-Otto, Marc R. Pamley, Timothy S. Farrow
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Patent number: 8892911Abstract: Arrangements which provide a degree of flexible power allocation among multiple power rails in computer systems, in a manner to permit the sharing and exchange of power across multiple rails. The rails involved in such sharing could be of similar or dissimilar voltage. By way of an advantageous refinement, a “shopping cart” approach for system configuration is permitted, based on subsystem or component power capability.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Albert V. Makley, Marc R. Pamley, William F. Martin-Otto, Daryl Cromer
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Patent number: 8531835Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system are disclosed for a planar adapter card retainer bracket that is removably attachable to a computer chassis and is formed with a plurality of plunger openings. Each plunger opening is configured to receive a respective adapter card retainer plunger. The adapter card retainer plunger is configured to extend from the bracket into the computer chassis to engage an edge of an adapter card thereby retaining the adapter card in a selected slot even if the adapter card is a low-profile adapter card.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2010Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Albert V. Makley, Timothy S. Farrow, William F. Martin-Otto, Marc R. Pamley
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Patent number: 8264824Abstract: An exemplary assembly includes a drive that includes two substantially parallel sides and, for receipt of media, a substantially rectangular opening; a plate that includes a tab; a positioning mechanism to position the plate with respect to either one of the two parallel sides of the drive; and a bay configured to at least partially receive the drive, with the plate, in first and second orientations of the substantially rectangular opening with respect to the bay where the bay includes a lower slot configured to receive the tab if the plate is positioned with respect to one of the two parallel sides of the drive in the first orientation of the opening and where the bay includes an upper slot configured to receive the tab if the plate is positioned with respect to the other of the two parallel sides of the drive in the second orientation of the opening. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Albert V. Makley, William F. Martin-Otto, Marc R. Pamley, Timothy S. Farrow
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Patent number: 8120900Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system are disclosed for a planar adapter card retainer bracket that is removably attachable to a computer chassis and is formed with a plurality of plunger openings. Each plunger opening is configured to receive a respective adapter card retainer plunger. The adapter card retainer plunger is configured to extend from the bracket into the computer chassis to engage an edge of an adapter card thereby retaining the adapter card in a selected slot even if the adapter card is a low-profile adapter card.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2010Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Albert V. Makley, Timothy S. Farrow, William F. Martin-Otto, Marc R. Pamley
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Patent number: 8089762Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for directing power supply airflow. A power supply is disposed adjacent a first end of a chassis. The chassis comprises a z axis from the first end to a second end of the chassis and an x axis orthogonal to the z axis. A bay is disposed adjacent the first end of the chassis along the x axis from the power supply. The bay comprises at least one storage device. A chamber is disposed adjacent the first end of the chassis adjacent the bay along the x axis between the bay and the power supply. A first baffle is disposed offset from the power supply, the bay, and the chamber along the z axis toward the second end. The first baffle forms a first section and isolates a first airflow in the first section from a second airflow.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2010Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Albert V. Makley, Timothy S. Farrow, William F. Martin-Otto, Marc R. Pamley
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Publication number: 20110239234Abstract: An exemplary assembly includes a drive that includes two substantially parallel sides and, for receipt of media, a substantially rectangular opening; a plate that includes a tab; a positioning mechanism to position the plate with respect to either one of the two parallel sides of the drive; and a bay configured to at least partially receive the drive, with the plate, in first and second orientations of the substantially rectangular opening with respect to the bay where the bay includes a lower slot configured to receive the tab if the plate is positioned with respect to one of the two parallel sides of the drive in the first orientation of the opening and where the bay includes an upper slot configured to receive the tab if the plate is positioned with respect to the other of the two parallel sides of the drive in the second orientation of the opening. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2010Publication date: September 29, 2011Inventors: Albert V. Makley, William F. Martin-Otto, Marc R. Pamley, Timothy S. Farrow
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Publication number: 20110234064Abstract: An exemplary drive tray includes parallel side members; at least one end member connected to the parallel side members where the members collectively form a resilient, substantially rectangular frame for receipt of a drive body; and a pair of parallel side walls extending in a direction normal to a plane defined by the frame where the pair of parallel side walls include engagement features to engage opposing sides of a drive body. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2010Publication date: September 29, 2011Inventors: Albert V. Makley, William F. Martin-Otto, Marc R. Pamley, Timothy S. Farrow
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Publication number: 20100244759Abstract: The invention broadly contemplates a safety arrangement that transitions a moving component, for example a cooling fan housed within a chassis of an electronic device, between a first operating mode or condition and a second operating mode or condition. The first operating mode is a normal operating mode, allowing the component (fan) to operate (rotate) at full speed. The second operating mode is a safety or service mode, allowing the component (fan) to operate (rotate) at a reduced speed such that it is compliant with applicable safety regulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: Lenovo(Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Albert V. Makley, Marc R. Pamley, Daryl Cromer, William F. Keown, JR.
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Publication number: 20100250981Abstract: In the context of computer systems, the present invention broadly contemplates the ability to dynamically adjust the voltage and frequency of DRAM memory modules that are dual-voltage tolerant based on system performance. The invention allows a computer system to dynamically scale the memory voltage between a lower and a higher voltage, thereby allowing the system to save power when the system is idle or in low usage, but also allowing the system to realize the full memory performance when running more intensive applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: Lenova (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Marc R. Pamley, Jose M. Orro, William F. Keown, JR., Albert V. Makley
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Publication number: 20100250991Abstract: Arrangements which provide a degree of flexible power allocation among multiple power rails in computer systems, in a manner to permit the sharing and exchange of power across multiple rails. The rails involved in such sharing could be of similar or dissimilar voltage. By way of an advantageous refinement, a “shopping cart” approach for system configuration is permitted, based on subsystem or component power capability.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventors: Albert V. Makley, Marc R. Pamley, William F. Martin-Otto, Daryl Cromer
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Patent number: 7597572Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include a method and apparatus for an improved USB device having ESD protection. Uniquely including and positioning a discharge plane of a low resistance within a USB connection that is connectable with the ground of the USB connector, creates a discharge gap area where excess ESD charge may jump and discharge prior to the connection of paired USB devices having connectable connections.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Lenovo Singapore Pte. LtdInventors: Cory A. Chapman, Albert V. Makley, Marc R. Pamley, Kenneth Seethaler
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Publication number: 20080081513Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include a method and apparatus for an improved USB device having ESD protection. Uniquely including and positioning a discharge plane of a low resistance within a USB connection that is connectable with the ground of the USB connector, creates a discharge gap area where excess ESD charge may jump and discharge prior to the connection of paired USB devices having connectable connections.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2006Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Cory A. Chapman, Albert V. Makley, Marc R. Pamley, Kenneth Seethaler