公开(公告)号：US10427374B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-01

申请号：US15920340

申请日：2018-03-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Yohji Hamada ,  Siddhartha Hegde ,  Zebinah P. Masse ,  Rimple Bhatia ,  Peter F. Coxeter ,  Amit S. Barve ,  Donald L. Olmstead ,  Javier Mendez

IPC: B32B1/08 ,  B32B5/02 ,  B32B3/26 ,  B32B27/12 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B7/03 ,  H04R1/02

Abstract: Electronic equipment may include seamless spacer fabric. Seamless spacer fabric may be used as a protective case or cosmetic cover for an electronic device such as a speaker. A seamless spacer fabric may include a seamless fabric outer layer, a spacer fabric inner layer, and an adhesive layer that bonds the seamless outer layer to the spacer fabric inner layer. The spacer fabric layer may have a seam region where one portion of the spacer fabric layer is joined with another portion of the fabric layer. The seamless fabric outer layer may cover the seam region to hide it from view. One or more additional seam hiding layers or strips may be formed on opposing sides of the spacer fabric layer to cover the seam. The seamless spacer fabric may have an array of openings that extends uniformly around the perimeter of the seamless spacer fabric.

公开(公告)号：US20180272644A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-27

申请号：US15920340

申请日：2018-03-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Yohji Hamada ,  Siddhartha Hegde ,  Zebinah P. Masse ,  Rimple Bhatia ,  Peter F. Coxeter ,  Amit S. Barve ,  Donald L. Olmstead ,  Javier Mendez

IPC: B32B1/08 ,  B32B5/02 ,  B32B3/26 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/12

Abstract: Electronic equipment may include seamless spacer fabric. Seamless spacer fabric may be used as a protective case or cosmetic cover for an electronic device such as a speaker. A seamless spacer fabric may include a seamless fabric outer layer, a spacer fabric inner layer, and an adhesive layer that bonds the seamless outer layer to the spacer fabric inner layer. The spacer fabric layer may have a seam region where one portion of the spacer fabric layer is joined with another portion of the fabric layer. The seamless fabric outer layer may cover the seam region to hide it from view. One or more additional seam hiding layers or strips may be formed on opposing sides of the spacer fabric layer to cover the seam. The seamless spacer fabric may have an array of openings that extends uniformly around the perimeter of the seamless spacer fabric.

公开(公告)号：US11769616B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-26

申请号：US17210106

申请日：2021-03-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Toria F. Yan ,  Liam R. Martinez ,  Yi H. Hsieh ,  Yunhe Huang ,  Zebinah P. Masse

IPC: H05K5/02 ,  H01F7/02 ,  H01B7/04

CPC classification number: H01F7/02 ,  H01B7/04 ,  H05K5/0217

Abstract: Cables are magnetically attracted to magnets in straps and other items such as electronic devices. The cables may contain signal lines to convey power and/or data. Magnetic material that is attracted to magnetic fields may be incorporated into the signal lines and/or other structures in the cables. The straps may have flexible magnets and/or other magnets extending along their lengths. The magnets of the straps create magnetic fields that attract the cables. Electronic devices may also have housings that contain magnets to attract the cables. Using magnetic attraction, cables can be removably attached to straps and other items during operation of an electronic device, thereby helping to prevent tangling of the cables.

公开(公告)号：US20210350963A1

公开(公告)日：2021-11-11

申请号：US17210106

申请日：2021-03-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Toria F. Yan ,  Liam R. Martinez ,  Yi H. Hsieh ,  Yunhe Huang ,  Zebinah P. Masse

IPC: H01F7/02 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H01B7/04

Abstract: Cables are magnetically attracted to magnets in straps and other items such as electronic devices. The cables may contain signal lines to convey power and/or data. Magnetic material that is attracted to magnetic fields may be incorporated into the signal lines and/or other structures in the cables. The straps may have flexible magnets and/or other magnets extending along their lengths. The magnets of the straps create magnetic fields that attract the cables. Electronic devices may also have housings that contain magnets to attract the cables. Using magnetic attraction, cables can be removably attached to straps and other items during operation of an electronic device, thereby helping to prevent tangling of the cables.

公开(公告)号：US11998091B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-04

申请号：US18143546

申请日：2023-05-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Timothy S. Lui ,  Osamu Yabe ,  Zebinah P. Masse ,  Clayton J. McCoy ,  Benjamin A. Stevenson ,  Hsiang Hung Chen

IPC: A44C5/14 ,  A44C5/00 ,  D04C1/06 ,  G04B37/00

CPC classification number: A44C5/145 ,  A44C5/0053 ,  A44C5/0069 ,  A44C5/147 ,  D04C1/06 ,  G04B37/0008

Abstract: A stretchable watch band can include braided strands that provide a comfortable fit around the wrist of the user. The watch band can stretch and conform to the user based on the elasticity within each strand and based on the ability of the strands to move relative to each other. End sections of the watch band can include attachment elements that securely connect the watch band to a housing of the watch. The end sections can be configured to releasable connect to the housing in a manner that is reliable and easy for a user. Additionally, the watch band can provide a smooth transition from the size and/or shape of the housing to a size and/or shape of a continuous section of the watch band. Additionally, the watch band can conceal portions thereof other than the braided strands when connected to the housing of the watch.

公开(公告)号：US20230270215A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-31

申请号：US18143546

申请日：2023-05-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Timothy S. LUI ,  Osamu Yabe ,  Zebinah P. Masse ,  Clayton J. McCoy ,  Benjamin A. Stevenson ,  Hsiang Hung Chen

IPC: A44C5/14 ,  A44C5/00 ,  D04C1/06 ,  G04B37/00

CPC classification number: A44C5/145 ,  A44C5/0053 ,  A44C5/0069 ,  A44C5/147 ,  D04C1/06 ,  G04B37/0008

Abstract: A stretchable watch band can include braided strands that provide a comfortable fit around the wrist of the user. The watch band can stretch and conform to the user based on the elasticity within each strand and based on the ability of the strands to move relative to each other. End sections of the watch band can include attachment elements that securely connect the watch band to a housing of the watch. The end sections can be configured to releasable connect to the housing in a manner that is reliable and easy for a user. Additionally, the watch band can provide a smooth transition from the size and/or shape of the housing to a size and/or shape of a continuous section of the watch band. Additionally, the watch band can conceal portions thereof other than the braided strands when connected to the housing of the watch.

公开(公告)号：US11666124B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-06

申请号：US16844942

申请日：2020-04-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Timothy S. Lui ,  Osamu Yabe ,  Zebinah P. Masse ,  Clayton J. McCoy ,  Benjamin A. Stevenson ,  Hsiang Hung Chen

IPC: A44C5/14 ,  A44C5/00 ,  D04C1/06 ,  G04B37/00

CPC classification number: A44C5/145 ,  A44C5/0053 ,  A44C5/0069 ,  A44C5/147 ,  D04C1/06 ,  G04B37/0008

Abstract: A stretchable watch band can include braided strands that provide a comfortable fit around the wrist of the user. The watch band can stretch and conform to the user based on the elasticity within each strand and based on the ability of the strands to move relative to each other. End sections of the watch band can include attachment elements that securely connect the watch band to a housing of the watch. The end sections can be configured to releasable connect to the housing in a manner that is reliable and easy for a user. Additionally, the watch band can provide a smooth transition from the size and/or shape of the housing to a size and/or shape of a continuous section of the watch band. Additionally, the watch band can conceal portions thereof other than the braided strands when connected to the housing of the watch.

公开(公告)号：US11241068B2

公开(公告)日：2022-02-08

申请号：US16844940

申请日：2020-04-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Timothy S. Lui ,  Osamu Yabe ,  Zebinah P. Masse ,  Clayton J. McCoy ,  Benjamin A. Stevenson ,  Hsiang Hung Chen

IPC: A44C5/14 ,  A44C5/00 ,  D04C1/06 ,  G04B37/00

Abstract: A stretchable watch band can include braided strands that provide a comfortable fit around the wrist of the user. The watch band can stretch and conform to the user based on the elasticity within each strand and based on the ability of the strands to move relative to each other. End sections of the watch band can include attachment elements that securely connect the watch band to a housing of the watch. The end sections can be configured to releasable connect to the housing in a manner that is reliable and easy for a user. Additionally, the watch band can provide a smooth transition from the size and/or shape of the housing to a size and/or shape of a continuous section of the watch band. Additionally, the watch band can conceal portions thereof other than the braided strands when connected to the housing of the watch.