Patents by Inventor Mark Wolfe
Mark Wolfe 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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Publication number: 20240178825Abstract: A circuit including a device including a receiver having a receiver input, a receiver output, and a bias current input and a bias generator having a bias current output coupled to the bias current input. The device also includes a buffer having a buffer input, an enable input, and a buffer output, the buffer input coupled to the receiver output and a delay circuit having a delay output coupled to the enable input.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2023Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventors: Mark A. Wolfe, Harsh D. Jhaveri
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Publication number: 20230148367Abstract: In accordance with at least one example of the description, a multimode (MM) receiver includes a single-ended mode (SEM) receiver, a differential mode (DM) receiver, and a MM input interface. The SEM receiver having a SEM input. The DM receiver having a first DM input and a second DM input. The SEM receiver and the DM receiver being configured to support different transmission modes. The MM input interface having a first MM input and a second MM input. The MM input interface adapted to be coupled to a driver. The first MM input coupled to the SEM input and the first DM input. The second MM input coupled to the second DM input.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2022Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Harsh Dinesh JHAVERI, Mark WOLFE
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Patent number: 9934516Abstract: A system and method for communicating information relating to a network resource. A server computer and a client computer for displaying related information about another document or information requested. Guiding individuals to places of interest on a network where information is stored, and/or displaying or otherwise presenting useful information to the user.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Google LLCInventor: Mark A. Wolfe
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Patent number: 9564170Abstract: A system and method for Flex Over or On Suspension (FOS) fault detection under a write gate for magnetic disk drives may employ a flex over suspension fault comparator that compares a predetermined reference threshold to a positive delta of a disk drive write head data stream and outputs a positive or negative FOS fault indication. A max/min buffer detects polarity of a disk drive read/write head and applies a positive buffered delta to the fault comparator. A transition-free window detector triggers the fault comparator to output the fault indication when a transition-free window of zero-value data bits of a predetermined length is detected from the disk drive head, and the transition-free window detector provides a fault validation signal to validate output of the fault comparator when the transition-free window of zero-value data bits of the predetermined length is detected from the disk drive head.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2016Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Rida S. Assaad, William M. Torres Escajadillo, Mark A. Wolfe
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Publication number: 20160361911Abstract: An instrument panel having a deployable cover for an airbag module, the instrument panel including: a substrate layer with a tear seam formed therein; a bi-laminate layer comprising a foam layer and an outer layer with a tear seam formed therein, the tear seam of the bi-laminate layer of being aligned with the tear seam of the substrate layer, wherein the substrate layer and the bi-laminate layer are secured to each other and wherein the tear seam of the substrate layer and the tear seam of the bi-laminate layer are each separately formed prior to the substrate layer and the bi-laminate layer being secured to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Mark Wolfe, John Oxner, Edward Wenzel
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Publication number: 20160267938Abstract: A system and method for Flex Over or On Suspension (FOS) fault detection under a write gate for magnetic disk drives may employ a flex over suspension fault comparator that compares a predetermined reference threshold to a positive delta of a disk drive write head data stream and outputs a positive or negative FOS fault indication. A max/min buffer detects polarity of a disk drive read/write head and applies a positive buffered delta to the fault comparator. A transition-free window detector triggers the fault comparator to output the fault indication when a transition-free window of zero-value data bits of a predetermined length is detected from the disk drive head, and the transition-free window detector provides a fault validation signal to validate output of the fault comparator when the transition-free window of zero-value data bits of the predetermined length is detected from the disk drive head.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Rida S. Assaad, William M. Torres Escajadillo, Mark A. Wolfe
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Publication number: 20150193893Abstract: A system for displaying, on a computer screen, information concerning the interrelationships of documents. A system employing the present invention also allows for the efficient research of documents that cite a document shown on the computer screen. In one embodiment, the present invention involves displaying at least a portion of a first document and simultaneously displaying a representation of one or more citing documents. The citing documents cite some portion of the displayed document. In another embodiment, the invention involves displaying at least a portion of a first document, and displaying a representation of one or more citing documents, wherein the displayed citing documents cite the displayed portion of the first document.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2011Publication date: July 9, 2015Applicant: GOOGLE INC.Inventor: Mark A. Wolfe
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Patent number: 8849982Abstract: In an information retrieval system, a system and method for presentation of information and/or resources that are pertinent to an individual's interests or task. Guiding individuals to places of interest on a network where information is stored. Displaying or otherwise presenting useful information to the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2007Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Google, Inc.Inventor: Mark A. Wolfe
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Patent number: 8808572Abstract: Deicing compositions are described for reducing an amount of ice formed on a surface. The deicing compositions may include about 1 wt. % to about 15 wt. % of a salt of citric acid. The compositions may further include about 23 wt. % to about 28 wt. % sodium chloride when the deicing composition forms an aqueous solution.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Envirotech Services, Inc.Inventors: Joshua J. Trujillo, Stephen C. Bytnar, Mark Wolfe
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Patent number: 8639694Abstract: An improved information retrieval system. In response to detecting that the user has interacted with a display element in a first web page browser window, retrieving information from a second web page before the user requests that the second web page be displayed within the web browser window. Other enhanced information retrieval techniques.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Google Inc.Inventor: Mark A. Wolfe
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Patent number: 8626763Abstract: An improved information retrieval system is provided that uses profile information indicating one or more possible destinations associated with a web page to assist in preloading. In one aspect, in response to detecting that the user has interacted with a display element in a first web page browser window, the system retrieves information from a second web page before the user requests that the second web page be displayed within the web browser window. This retrieval enables rapid access to various features of web pages in the web browser window.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Google Inc.Inventor: Mark A. Wolfe
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Patent number: 8619426Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for effective cooling of electronic devices are presented herein. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention comprise one or more heat pipes thermally coupled to electronic components and to a first heat sink and a second heat sink. The heat pipes are constructed to transfer heat generated at the one or more electronic components to the first heat sink and to the second heat sink. The first heat sink is operable to transfer heat energy to the ambient air using dissipation or advection. The second heat sink is able to transfer heat energy to the ambient air using dissipation. A controller is operable to switch between a passive mode of operation and an active mode of operation.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2013Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Dell Products, LPInventors: Ahmad Chamseddine, Mark Wolfe
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Patent number: 8508876Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2012Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Arup Polley, Rajarshi Mukhopadhyay, Reza Sharifi, Mark A. Wolfe
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Patent number: 8395898Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for effective cooling of electronic devices are presented herein. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention comprise one or more heat pipes thermally coupled to electronic components and to a first heat sink and a second heat sink. The heat pipes are constructed to transfer heat generated at the one or more electronic components to the first heat sink and to the second heat sink. The first heat sink is operable to transfer heat energy to the ambient air using dissipation or advection. The second heat sink is able to transfer heat energy to the ambient air using dissipation. A controller is operable to switch between a passive mode of operation and an active mode of operation.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2011Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Dell Products, LPInventors: Amhad Chamseddine, Mark Wolfe
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Patent number: 8369190Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2011Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Arup Polley, Rajarshi Mukhopadhyay, Reza Sharifi, Mark A. Wolfe
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Publication number: 20120250484Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: Arup Polley, Rajarshi Mukhopadhyay, Reza Sharifi, Mark A. Wolfe
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Patent number: 8224801Abstract: An improved information retrieval system. In response to detecting that the user has interacted with a display element in a first web page within a web browser window, retrieving information from a second web page before the user requests that the second web page be displayed within the web browser window. Other enhanced information retrieval techniques.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2008Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Google Inc.Inventor: Mark A. Wolfe
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Patent number: 8218257Abstract: A disk drive data storage system comprising at least one data storage disk and a sensor assembly proximate the data storage disk. The sensor assembly further comprises circuitry for writing data to the data storage disk and circuitry for reading data from the data storage disk. The system also comprises circuitry for controlling the circuitry for reading data during different time periods so that the circuitry for reading data consumes different levels of power while the circuitry for writing data is writing data to the data storage disk.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2007Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Priscilla Escobar-Bowser, Mark Wolfe, Indumini Wijayanayake Ranmuthu
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Patent number: 8208259Abstract: Cooling systems for computers are disclosed. In particular, embodiment of such cooling solutions may effectively be used in conjunction with mobile computers that have a polymer (or other type of) chassis. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention use micro vapor plates to conduct the heat generated by one or more electronic components of a mobile computer to the chassis of the mobile computer such that the heat from the electronic components is conducted into, and spread over, at least a portion of the surface of the chassis. The mobile computer can then be cooled by convection or radiation.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2010Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Augmentix CorporationInventors: Mark Wolfe, Julian Partridge
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Publication number: 20120091698Abstract: An instrument panel having a deployable cover for an airbag module, the instrument panel including: a substrate layer with a tear seam formed therein; a bi-laminate layer comprising a foam layer and an outer layer with a tear seam formed therein, the tear seam of the bi-laminate layer of being aligned with the tear seam of the substrate layer, wherein the substrate layer and the bi-laminate layer are secured to each other and wherein the tear seam of the substrate layer and the tear seam of the bi-laminate layer are each separately formed prior to the substrate layer and the bi-laminate layer being secured to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventors: Mark Wolfe, John Oxner, Edward Wenzel