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James A Patla

from Inverness, IL
Age ~48
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Also known as:
James Arthur Patla, Jim Patla, Patla A James, James A
Related to:
David L Grueder, 75Rerine PatlaMichael J Patla, 45Michele C Patla, 44Charles D Barrett, 77Judith E Barrett, 78Benjamin A Barrett, 50Katherine E Patla, 47Domenica Patla, 72
Connected to:
John A Patla, 67Reddy V Patla, 49Andrew Patlan, 42Araceli Patlan, 48Ashley Patlan, 34Elena P Patlan, 84Jaime J Patlan, 45Josefina Patlan, 60Lopez Patlan, 53Magdalena M Patlan, 74

James Patla Phones & Addresses

  • Inverness, IL
  • 28871 Pilgrims Ct, Lakemoor, IL 60050
  • Mount Prospect, IL
  • Iowa City, IA
  • Rolling Meadows, IL

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Senior Lead Architect And Solutionist For Rfsw Control For Small Cell Radios

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Location:
28871 Pilgrims Pass, Lakemoor, IL 60051
Industry:
Telecommunications
Work:
Nokia
Senior Lead Architect and Solutionist For Rfsw Control For Small Cell Radios
Nokia May 2011 - Apr 2012
Principle Architect of Commercial, Proof of Concept and Demonstration Picocell Lte Enodeb Radio
Motorola Home & Networks Mobility Aug 2007 - Apr 2011
Senior Staff Firmware Engineer 2 and 2
Motorola Home & Networks Mobility Jan 2004 - Aug 2007
Senior Firmware Engineer Ii
Motorola Home & Networks Mobility Oct 2001 - Jan 2004
Senior Firmware Engineer I
Education:
University of Iowa 1995 - 2000
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Skills:
Lte
Tcp/Ip
Embedded Systems
Wimax
C
Linux
Gsm
Clearcase
Digital Signal Processors
Rf
Unix
Programming
Vxworks
Java
Operating Systems
Firmware
Matlab
Windows
Pascal
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Mounting Mechanism For A Playfield Of A Pinball Machine

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US Patent:
6135449, Oct 24, 2000
Filed:
Jan 14, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/231404
Inventors:
Bradley D. Cornell - Chicago IL
John R. Krutsch - Lake Villa IL
James A. Patla - Rolling Meadows IL
Assignee:
Williams Electronics Games, Inc. - Chicago IL
International Classification:
A63F 736
US Classification:
273119R
Abstract:
A pinball machine has been designed with several novel mechanical and electrical features such that it is easily serviceable and is easily retrofittable or convertible between a first pinball game and a second pinball game. One of these features is a novel mounting mechanism for a playfield of the pinball machine. The pinball machine includes a cabinet to which the playfield is mounted. The cabinet includes slides rails having notches for mating with corresponding pieces of the playfield thereby permitting easy rotation of the playfield within the cabinet during servicing or game conversion. Thus, the electronics and mechanical components below the playfield can be readily accessed.

Height Adjustable Pinball Game Cabinet

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US Patent:
54659639, Nov 14, 1995
Filed:
May 17, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/243965
Inventors:
James A. Patla - Rolling Meadows IL
Assignee:
Williams Electronics Games, Inc. - Chicago IL
International Classification:
A63F 740
US Classification:
273118R
Abstract:
A game cabinet is supported on legs that are provided with apertures for receiving fasteners such as bolts. The bolts engage mating receptacles formed on the game cabinet. The game cabinet is provided with a greater number of mating receptacles than the legs are provided with holes. Thus, the position of the legs relative to the game cabinet can be changed by aligning the holes with different receptacles thereby to adjust the height of the game.

Playfield Assembly For A Pinball-Machine

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US Patent:
61587370, Dec 12, 2000
Filed:
Jan 14, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/232249
Inventors:
Bradley D. Cornell - Chicago IL
John R. Krutsch - Lake Villa IL
James A. Patla - Rolling Meadows IL
Assignee:
Williams Electronics Games, Inc. - Chicago IL
International Classification:
A63F 736
A47B 8800
US Classification:
273118R
Abstract:
A pinball machine has been designed with several novel mechanical and electrical features such that it is easily retrofittable or convertible between a first pinball game and a second pinball game. One of these features is a novel playfield assembly for the pinball machine. For ease of movement of the playfield into and from a cabinet of the pinball machine, the playfield has skid rails which extend substantially along the length of the playfield. The skid rails are spaced from the lower side of the playfield by a distance that is greater than the distance by which components protrude from the lower side of the playfield. Thus, the playfield can be placed on the ground without any chance for damage of its components. The playfield may also include a slide stop at one or both of its ends. The slide stops engage the front molding of the cabinet to ensure the playfield does not fall into the cabinet or fall from the cabinet as the skid rails are being slid across the front molding.

Lock-Down Bar Release System For A Pinball Machine

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US Patent:
61200212, Sep 19, 2000
Filed:
Jan 14, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/231092
Inventors:
Peter J. Piotrowski - Long Grove IL
John R. Krutsch - Lake Villa IL
George A. Gomez - Evanston IL
James A. Patla - Rolling Meadows IL
Charles R. Bleich - Cary IL
Assignee:
Williams Electronics Games, Inc. - Chicago IL
International Classification:
A63F 702
US Classification:
273118R
Abstract:
A lock-down bar release system for a pinball machine serviceable in a location-service mode and an operator-service mode. The pinball machine includes a playfield disposed within a game cabinet and a lock-down bar for securing a playfield glass over the playfield and onto the game cabinet. A handle mechanism and associated latching structure is operable to release the lock-down bar. In the location-service mode, the movement of the handle and release of the lock-down bar is effected automatically by using a location-service key. In the operator-service mode, the operator uses an operator-service key to access the interior of the game cabinet through a coin door from wherein the operator may physically pull the handle to release the lock-down bar. The pinball machine includes a restraint mechanism for inhibiting removal of the playfield (and thereby preventing access to the coin box or cash box under the playfield) in the location-service mode. The restraint mechanism moves to a non-blocking position when the coin door is opened in the operator-service mode so as to permit removal of the playfield in the operator-service mode.

Method Of Modifying Electronics Contained In A Controller Box Of A Pinball Machine

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US Patent:
6164644, Dec 26, 2000
Filed:
Jan 14, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/232251
Inventors:
Bradley D. Cornell - Chicago IL
John R. Krutsch - Lake Villa IL
James A. Patla - Rolling Meadows IL
Assignee:
Williams Electronics Games, Inc. - Chicago IL
International Classification:
A63F 736
US Classification:
273118R
Abstract:
A pinball machine has been designed with several novel mechanical and electrical features such that it is easily retrofittable or convertible between a first pinball game and a second pinball game. The pinball machine includes a cabinet, a playfield mounted to the cabinet, and a backbox extending upwardly from a rear portion of the cabinet. To facilitate modification of electronics controlling the operation of the pinball machine, a controller box assembly is installed in the backbox. The controller box assembly comprises a rail structure mounted within the backbox and a controller box movably mounted relative to the rail structure to open and close the controller box. The controller box containing the electronics may be pivoted downwardly while remaining in engagement with the rail structure to provide easy access into the controller box. To limit the movement of the controller box during shipping, a locking mechanism mounted to the backbox includes a locking arm rotatable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking arm maintains the controller box in the closed position when the locking arm is disposed in the locked position.

Variable Position Flipper Mechanism For Pinball Games

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US Patent:
49713248, Nov 20, 1990
Filed:
Dec 18, 1989
Appl. No.:
7/452289
Inventors:
Irwin J. Grabel - Elmwood Park IL
James A. Patla - Rolling Meadows IL
Assignee:
Midway Manufacturing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
A63D 302
US Classification:
273129V
Abstract:
A variable position flipper mechanism is disclosed for use with pinball or rolling ball games. The flippers, actuated by solenoid mechanisms, are spaced a selectable distance apart thereby to permit adjustment in the skill level of the game. Spacing of the flipper mechanisms is accomplished by rotating a cam plate which is ratcheted into various positions by a pair of solenoid operators and appropriate linkages. Rotation of the cam plate in a first direction spaces the flippers at their maximum distance, while rotation in the opposite direction moves the flippers to successively closer positions. Optical detection means can be associated with the cam plate to provide position information to a controller associated with the pinall machine.

Combination Tilt Switch And Playfield Incline Indicator

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US Patent:
53380312, Aug 16, 1994
Filed:
Jul 19, 1993
Appl. No.:
8/093578
Inventors:
James A. Patla - Rolling Meadows IL
James X. Glass - Roselle IL
Assignee:
Williams Electronics Games, Inc. - Chicago IL
International Classification:
A63F 736
US Classification:
273118R
Abstract:
The tilt switch/incline indicator of the invention consists of a first support member that is connected to the game cabinet in a known orientation. A second member is pivotably supported on the first member and can be fixed relative thereto at angles corresponding to the desired angle of incline of the playfield. The second member supports a pendulum-type tilt switch similar to that used in the prior art. The pendulum acts like a plumb line to give a visual indication to the game operator that the playfield is at the desired angle set at the second member by observing when the pendulum is centered relative to the contact. The mechanism of the invention uses the tilt switch as the level indicator such that the playfield can be positioned at a known angle without requiring a separate level indicator or the recalibration to the tilt switch.
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