公开(公告)号：US07927151B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-19

申请号：US12479404

申请日：2009-06-05

Applicant: Christopher D. Prest ,  Matthew Rohrbach

Inventor： Christopher D. Prest ,  Matthew Rohrbach

IPC: H01R24/04

CPC classification number: H01R24/58 ,  H01R12/59 ,  H01R13/035 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: Plugs with core structural members and methods for manufacturing plugs with core structural members are provided. A plug can include a core structural member that may increase the structural integrity of the plug. The plug can further include contact pads and traces, and each trace can electrically couple with one of the contact pads and extend along a plug axis towards the proximal end (e.g., base section) of the plug. In orientation-specific embodiments, the traces may be disposed on the surface of the plug. However, in other embodiments, the traces may be disposed below but near the surface of the plug. The plug may also include one or more insulating layers to prevent contact pads and traces from shorting.

Abstract translation: 提供具有芯结构件的插头和用于制造具有芯结构构件的插头的方法。 插头可以包括可以增加插头的结构完整性的芯结构构件。 插头还可以包括接触垫和迹线，并且每个迹线可以与接触焊盘中的一个电耦合，并且沿着插头轴线朝向插头的近端（例如，基部）延伸。 在取向特定实施例中，迹线可以设置在插头的表面上。 然而，在其他实施例中，迹线可以设置在插头的表面下方但靠近插头的表面。 插头还可以包括一个或多个绝缘层，以防止接触垫和迹线短路。

公开(公告)号：US20110043413A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-24

申请号：US12543457

申请日：2009-08-18

Applicant: Stephen P. Zadesky ,  Christopher D. Prest

Inventor： Stephen P. Zadesky ,  Christopher D. Prest

IPC: H01Q1/50 ,  H01Q1/24

CPC classification number: H01R13/665 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q13/10 ,  H01R2201/02

Abstract: Connectors for electronic devices are provided with embedded antennas. The connectors may be 30-pin connectors. A 30-pin connector may have a conductive shell structure that defines a cavity and a planar dielectric member that extends into the cavity and that has contact pins. An antenna may be formed from an antenna resonating element on the planar dielectric member and an antenna ground formed from the conductive shell structure. An antenna may be formed from a slot in the conductive shell. The antenna and the pins may be electrically coupled to an electronic device using a cable.

Abstract translation: 电子设备连接器配有嵌入式天线。 连接器可以是30针连接器。 30针连接器可以具有限定空腔的导电壳结构和延伸到空腔中并且具有接触针的平面电介质构件。 天线可以由平面电介质构件上的天线谐振元件和由导电壳结构形成的天线接地形成。 天线可以由导电壳体中的槽形成。 天线和引脚可以使用电缆电耦合到电子设备。

公开(公告)号：US20110028041A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12869319

申请日：2010-08-26

Applicant: Emery A. Sanford ,  M. Evans Hankey ,  Christopher D. Prest ,  Way Chet Lim ,  Toshihiko Kato

Inventor： Emery A. Sanford ,  M. Evans Hankey ,  Christopher D. Prest ,  Way Chet Lim ,  Toshihiko Kato

IPC: H01R24/00

CPC classification number: H04R5/033 ,  H01R13/2428 ,  H01R13/6205 ,  H01R13/64 ,  H01R13/7039 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01R43/26 ,  H04M1/0262 ,  H04M1/0274 ,  H04M1/0277 ,  H04M1/05 ,  H04M1/6058 ,  H04M1/6066 ,  H04M2250/02 ,  H04R1/1016 ,  H04R1/1041 ,  H04R1/1058 ,  Y02D70/10

Abstract: A headset connector assembly that includes a connector plate, a casing, and electrical contact members is provided. The connector plate can have a first mating surface, a second mating surface, and at least two apertures existing between the first and the second mating surfaces. The casing can have a first side in contact with the first mating surface and a second side. The casing can include a protruding cavity member for each of the at least two apertures. Each protruding cavity member can extend from the first side and be constructed to fit within one of the at least two apertures. Each protruding cavity member can house an electrical contact member.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括连接器板，壳体和电接触构件的耳机连接器组件。 连接器板可以具有第一配合表面，第二配合表面以及存在于第一和第二配合表面之间的至少两个孔。 壳体可以具有与第一配合表面接触的第一侧和第二侧。 壳体可以包括用于至少两个孔中的每一个的突出空腔构件。 每个突出空腔构件可以从第一侧延伸并且被构造成装配在至少两个孔中的一个中。 每个突出的腔体可以容纳电接触构件。

公开(公告)号：US20100311281A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-09

申请号：US12479404

申请日：2009-06-05

Applicant: Christopher D. Prest ,  Matthew Rohrbach

Inventor： Christopher D. Prest ,  Matthew Rohrbach

IPC: H01R24/00 ,  B05D5/12 ,  H01R43/00

CPC classification number: H01R24/58 ,  H01R12/59 ,  H01R13/035 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: Plugs with core structural members and methods for manufacturing plugs with core structural members are provided. A plug can include a core structural member that may increase the structural integrity of the plug. The plug can further include contact pads and traces, and each trace can electrically couple with one of the contact pads and extend along a plug axis towards the proximal end (e.g., base section) of the plug. In orientation-specific embodiments, the traces may be disposed on the surface of the plug. However, in other embodiments, the traces may be disposed below but near the surface of the plug. The plug may also include one or more insulating layers to prevent contact pads and traces from shorting.

Abstract translation: 提供具有芯结构件的插头和用于制造具有芯结构构件的插头的方法。 插头可以包括可以增加插头的结构完整性的芯结构构件。 插头还可以包括接触垫和迹线，并且每个迹线可以与接触焊盘中的一个电耦合，并且沿着插头轴线朝向插头的近端（例如，基部）延伸。 在取向特定实施例中，迹线可以设置在插头的表面上。 然而，在其他实施例中，迹线可以设置在插头的表面下方但靠近插头的表面。 插头还可以包括一个或多个绝缘层，以防止接触垫和迹线短路。

公开(公告)号：US07743496B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-29

申请号：US12004539

申请日：2007-12-20

Applicant: Christopher D. Prest

Inventor： Christopher D. Prest

IPC: H01R43/00

CPC classification number: H01R43/0263 ,  H01R4/023 ,  H01R12/58 ,  H05K3/32 ,  H05K3/3447 ,  H05K2201/10356 ,  H05K2201/10424 ,  H05K2201/10924 ,  H05K2201/10962 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49123 ,  Y10T29/49147 ,  Y10T29/49174 ,  Y10T29/49176 ,  Y10T29/49179 ,  Y10T29/49208

Abstract: A termination for a multi-conductor cable is made by providing a metal structure that includes a plurality of parallel but spaced apart fingers that are joined together by a connecting member adjacent at least one end of each finger. Each of the conductors in the cable is connected to a respective one of the fingers at a location that is spaced from the connecting member. The cable and the fingers are then over-molded with an insulating material where the conductors are connected to the fingers. This over-molding leaves a portion of the length of each finger exposed. The connecting member is then severed and removed.

Abstract translation: 通过提供包括多个平行但间隔开的指状物的金属结构来形成多导体电缆的终端，所述多个平行但间隔开的指状物通过邻近每个手指的至少一个端部的连接构件连接在一起。 电缆中的每个导体在与连接构件间隔开的位置处连接到相应的一个指状物。 然后将电缆和指状物用绝缘材料进行过模制，其中导体连接到手指。 这种过度模制使得每个手指的长度的一部分暴露出来。 然后将连接件切断并移开。

公开(公告)号：US20080303618A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-11

申请号：US11759499

申请日：2007-06-07

Applicant: Christopher D. Prest

Inventor： Christopher D. Prest

IPC: H01F7/122 ,  H01F7/02

CPC classification number: H01F7/0242 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1679 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  Y10T16/5401 ,  Y10T29/24

Abstract: Various embodiments for magnetic detent assemblies provide for detent devices with improved performance and manufacturability. In one embodiment, magnetic detent assemblies provide for custom detent positions and custom force profiles by including a pair of unitary magnetic components each having a special geometry. In an embodiment, the changing area of overlap (and hence magnetic flux) between the magnetic components can give rise to the custom detent positions and custom force profiles. In a specific embodiment, the magnetic components can comprise an N-point star shaped geometry, where the number and distribution of the start wings can be varied to define customized detent positions and the contour of the star wings can be varied to create customized force profiles. In other embodiments, devices such as laptop computers and docking stations for handheld electronic devices can implement multi-position detent hinges with the magnetic detent assemblies.

Abstract translation: 用于磁性制动组件的各种实施例提供具有改进的性能和可制造性的制动装置。 在一个实施例中，磁性制动组件通过包括一对具有特殊几何形状的单一磁性部件来提供定制的定位位置和定制的力分布。 在一个实施例中，磁性部件之间的重叠（因而磁通）的变化区域可以产生定制的定位位置和定制的力分布。 在具体实施例中，磁性部件可以包括N点星形几何形状，其中起始翼的数量和分布可以改变以限定定制的定位位置，并且可以改变星形翼的轮廓以产生定制的力轮廓 。 在其他实施例中，诸如膝上型计算机和用于手持电子设备的对接站的设备可以实现与磁性制动组件的多位置制动铰链。

公开(公告)号：US20080284742A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-20

申请号：US11882882

申请日：2007-08-06

Applicant: Christopher D. Prest ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Richard H. Dinh ,  Tang Tan

Inventor： Christopher D. Prest ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Richard H. Dinh ,  Tang Tan

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/03547 ,  H01H25/041 ,  H01H2025/048

Abstract: Method and apparatus for implementing multiple push buttons in a user device are disclosed. The method includes detecting a location of a user input using one or more touch sensors, detecting a force of the user input using a switch, and generating a signal for representing one of the push buttons being pressed according to with the location and force of the user input.

公开(公告)号：US20080088582A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：US11882889

申请日：2007-08-06

Applicant: Christopher D. Prest ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Richard H. Dinh

Inventor： Christopher D. Prest ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Richard H. Dinh

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H01H25/041 ,  H01H2003/0293 ,  H01H2025/048

Abstract: An input device that includes both a movement detector, such as mechanical switch, and positional indicator, such as touch pad touch screen, and/or touch sensing housing is disclosed. These two input devices can be used substantially simultaneously to provide a command to the device. In this manner, different commands can be associated with depressing a moveable member in different areas and a single moveable member can perform like several buttons.

公开(公告)号：US10131022B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-20

申请号：US14396265

申请日：2012-04-23

Applicant: Christopher D. Prest ,  Matthew S. Scott ,  Stephen P. Zadesky ,  Richard W. Heley ,  Dermot J. Stratton ,  Joseph C. Poole

Inventor： Christopher D. Prest ,  Matthew S. Scott ,  Stephen P. Zadesky ,  Richard W. Heley ,  Dermot J. Stratton ,  Joseph C. Poole

IPC: B23P19/04 ,  B22D19/04 ,  C22C1/00 ,  C22C45/10 ,  C03C27/00 ,  C03C27/04 ,  G06F1/16

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for creating an integral assembly formed from a transparent member and a housing formed at least in part of a bulk-solidifying amorphous alloy. The methods and systems create integral transparent member and amorphous metal alloy-containing parts using thermoplastic molding techniques in which the amorphous metal is molded to the transparent member in a thermoplastic, not liquid, state.

公开(公告)号：US09909201B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-06

申请号：US13541696

申请日：2012-07-04

Applicant: Christopher D. Prest ,  Matthew S. Scott ,  Stephen P. Zadesky ,  Dermot J. Stratton ,  Joseph C. Poole

Inventor： Christopher D. Prest ,  Matthew S. Scott ,  Stephen P. Zadesky ,  Dermot J. Stratton ,  Joseph C. Poole

IPC: C22C45/00 ,  C22C38/00 ,  C23C4/18 ,  C23C24/04 ,  C23C4/067 ,  C22C19/07 ,  C22C38/18 ,  C22C38/24 ,  C22C38/28 ,  C22C38/32 ,  C22C38/34 ,  C22C38/38 ,  C22C38/42 ,  C22C38/44 ,  C22C38/50 ,  C22C38/54 ,  C22C45/02 ,  B22F9/08 ,  C22C1/04 ,  C22C32/00 ,  C22C33/02

CPC classification number: C23C4/18 ,  B22F9/08 ,  C22C1/045 ,  C22C1/0458 ,  C22C1/0466 ,  C22C19/07 ,  C22C32/0047 ,  C22C33/0278 ,  C22C33/0285 ,  C22C38/18 ,  C22C38/24 ,  C22C38/28 ,  C22C38/32 ,  C22C38/34 ,  C22C38/38 ,  C22C38/42 ,  C22C38/44 ,  C22C38/50 ,  C22C38/54 ,  C22C45/02 ,  C23C4/067 ,  C23C24/04

Abstract: Various embodiments provide materials, parts, and methods useful for electronic devices. One embodiment includes providing a coating on at least one surface of a substrate, increasing an amorphicity of the coating, and incorporating the substrate including the coating having increased amorphicity into an electronic device. Another embodiment relates to frictionally transforming a coating from crystalline into amorphous to form a metamorphically transformed coating for an electronic device. Another embodiment relates to an electronic device part having a metamorphically transformed coating disposed on at least one surface thereof.