公开(公告)号：US10052848B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-21

申请号：US13783262

申请日：2013-03-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher D. Prest ,  Dale N. Memering ,  David A. Pakula ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh ,  Vincent Yan ,  Jason Huey

IPC: C30B33/06 ,  C30B29/30 ,  B32B9/00 ,  B32B3/02 ,  B32B7/00 ,  B32B18/00 ,  B32B7/02 ,  B32B17/10 ,  C04B35/115 ,  C03C27/00 ,  C04B37/00 ,  C04B37/04 ,  C30B29/20

CPC classification number: B32B9/002 ,  B32B3/02 ,  B32B7/00 ,  B32B7/02 ,  B32B17/10 ,  B32B17/10045 ,  B32B17/10119 ,  B32B17/10733 ,  B32B18/00 ,  B32B2307/412 ,  C03C27/00 ,  C04B35/115 ,  C04B37/001 ,  C04B37/008 ,  C04B37/047 ,  C04B2235/76 ,  C04B2235/787 ,  C04B2237/343 ,  C04B2237/52 ,  C04B2237/704 ,  C30B29/20 ,  C30B33/06 ,  Y10T428/24488

Abstract: Various sapphire and laminate structures are discussed herein. One embodiment may take the form of a sapphire structure having a first sapphire sheet with a first sapphire plane type forming the major surface and a second sapphire sheet having a second different sapphire plane type forming the major surface. The first and second sapphire sheets are fused together to form the sapphire structure.

公开(公告)号：US09930798B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-27

申请号：US14251298

申请日：2014-04-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lucy E. Browning ,  Joseph C. Poole ,  Christopher D. Prest ,  Stephen P. Zadesky

IPC: B32B15/00 ,  H05K5/04 ,  B23K26/08 ,  B23K26/34 ,  B23K26/32 ,  B23K101/36 ,  B23K103/02 ,  B23K103/08 ,  B23K103/00 ,  B23K103/04 ,  B23K103/10 ,  B23K103/14 ,  B23K103/16 ,  B23K103/18

CPC classification number: H05K5/04 ,  B23K26/0861 ,  B23K26/0884 ,  B23K26/32 ,  B23K26/34 ,  B23K2101/36 ,  B23K2103/02 ,  B23K2103/04 ,  B23K2103/05 ,  B23K2103/08 ,  B23K2103/10 ,  B23K2103/14 ,  B23K2103/15 ,  B23K2103/16 ,  B23K2103/18 ,  B23K2103/26 ,  B23K2103/50 ,  Y10T29/49982 ,  Y10T29/49984

Abstract: A metal enclosure has a surface region which is coated with cladding material using a laser cladding process. The metal enclosure can form at least a portion of an electronic device housing. All or part of one or more surfaces of the enclosure can be coated with cladding material. The coating of cladding material can be varied at selective regions of the enclosure to provide different structural properties at these regions. The coating of cladding material can be varied at selective regions to provide contrast in cosmetic appearance.

公开(公告)号：US09849504B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-26

申请号：US14690269

申请日：2015-04-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Joseph C. Poole ,  Theodore A. Waniuk ,  Jeffrey L. Mattlin ,  Michael S. Nashner ,  Christopher D. Prest

IPC: B21D39/00 ,  B22D19/16 ,  C22C1/00 ,  B32B15/01 ,  C22C45/00

CPC classification number: B22D19/16 ,  B32B15/01 ,  C22C1/00 ,  C22C1/002 ,  C22C45/00 ,  Y10T428/12486

Abstract: A metallic glass part is provided. The metallic glass part includes an alloy core and a metallic glass shell surrounding the alloy core. The alloy core provides compressive force on the metallic glass shell at an interface between the alloy core and the metallic glass shell.

公开(公告)号：US09777398B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US13626412

申请日：2012-09-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin J. Pope ,  Christopher D. Prest ,  Dale N. Memering ,  Scott A. Meyers

IPC: C30B15/36 ,  B28D5/00 ,  C30B15/34 ,  C30B29/20

CPC classification number: C30B15/36 ,  B28D5/00 ,  C30B15/34 ,  C30B29/20 ,  Y10T117/1044

Abstract: Systems and method for creating crystalline parts having a desired primary and secondary crystallographic orientations are provided. One embodiment may take the form of a method of manufacturing a part having a crystalline structure. The method includes melting aluminum oxide and drawing the melted aluminum oxide up a slit. Additionally, the method includes orienting the seed crystal relative to a growth apparatus such that a crystalline structure grows having a desired primary plane and a desired secondary plane orientation. Moreover, the method includes pulling the crystal as it forms to create a ribbon shaped crystalline structure and cutting a part from the crystalline structure.

公开(公告)号：US09745662B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-29

申请号：US14214163

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Dale N. Memering ,  Christopher D. Prest ,  Matthew Rogers

IPC: C23C28/04 ,  C30B29/20 ,  C23C14/06 ,  C23C14/08 ,  G02B1/10

CPC classification number: C23C28/044 ,  C23C14/0676 ,  C23C14/083 ,  C23C28/04 ,  C30B29/20 ,  G02B1/105 ,  G02B1/14 ,  Y10T29/49888 ,  Y10T428/24364

Abstract: A layered coating for a sapphire component is described herein. The sapphire component comprises one or more layers of alumina adhered to the surface of a sapphire member. At least the first layer of alumina adheres to the surface of the sapphire member filling all defects in the surface forming a pristine new layer that also provides isolation from damage.

公开(公告)号：US20160252413A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-01

申请号：US15063488

申请日：2016-03-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

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

IPC: G01L1/22 ,  H03K17/965

CPC classification number: G01L1/22 ,  H01H2211/032 ,  H03K17/965 ,  H03K2217/96062 ,  H03K2217/9651 ,  Y10T307/786

Abstract: Pressure sensing systems comprising bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys and pressure-sensitive switches containing bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys. The bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys are capable of repeated deformation upon application of pressure, and change their electrical resistivity upon deformation, thereby enabling measurement of the change in resistivity and consequently, measuring the deformation and amount of pressure applied.

Abstract translation: 压力感测系统包括固体非晶态合金和包含块状固化非晶合金的压敏开关。 体积固化的非晶合金在施加压力时能够重复变形，并且在变形时改变其电阻率，从而能够测量电阻率的变化，并因此测量施加的压力的变形和量。

公开(公告)号：US09282653B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-08

申请号：US14256945

申请日：2014-04-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Anna-Katrina Shedletsky ,  Christopher D. Prest

IPC: B32B3/00 ,  H05K5/00 ,  C03C17/34

CPC classification number: H05K5/0017 ,  C03C17/3441 ,  Y10T29/49982 ,  Y10T428/24777 ,  Y10T428/24802

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for characteristics of glass components through use of one or more coatings are disclosed. The coatings are typically thin coatings, such as thin film coatings. The coatings can serve to increase strength of the glass components and/or provide durable user interfacing surfaces. Accordingly, glass articles that have received coatings are able to be not only thin but also sufficiently strong so as to resist damage from impact events. The coated glass articles are well suited for use in consumer products, such as consumer electronic devices (e.g., electronic devices).

Abstract translation: 公开了通过使用一种或多种涂层的用于玻璃部件特性的装置，系统和方法。 涂层通常是薄涂层，例如薄膜涂层。 涂层可用于增加玻璃部件的强度和/或提供持久的用户界面表面。 因此，已经接收了涂层的玻璃制品不仅能够薄而且足够强，以便抵抗冲击事件的损害。 涂覆的玻璃制品非常适合用于消费产品，例如消费电子设备（例如电子设备）中。

公开(公告)号：US09259782B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-16

申请号：US14685324

申请日：2015-04-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Theodore A. Waniuk ,  Joseph Stevick ,  Sean O'Keeffe ,  Dermot J. Stratton ,  Joseph C. Poole ,  Matthew S. Scott ,  Christopher D. Prest

IPC: B22D41/005 ,  B22D35/06 ,  H05B6/26 ,  F27B14/06 ,  F27B14/14 ,  F27B14/20 ,  F27D19/00 ,  F27D21/00 ,  B22D17/08 ,  B22D17/32 ,  B22D35/04

CPC classification number: B22D35/06 ,  B22D17/08 ,  B22D17/32 ,  B22D35/04 ,  B22D41/005 ,  F27B14/061 ,  F27B14/14 ,  F27B14/20 ,  F27D19/00 ,  F27D21/0014 ,  H05B6/26

Abstract: Disclosed is a vessel for melting and casting meltable materials. The vessel may be a surface temperature regulated vessel for providing a substantially non-wetting interface with the molten materials. In one embodiment, the vessel may include one or more temperature regulating channels configured to flow a fluid therein for regulating a surface temperature of the vessel such that molten materials are substantially non-wetting at the interface with the vessel. Disclosed also includes systems and methods for melting and casting meltable materials using the vessel.

公开(公告)号：US09238266B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-19

申请号：US14481271

申请日：2014-09-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Theodore A. Waniuk ,  Joseph Stevick ,  Sean O'Keeffe ,  Dermot J. Stratton ,  Joseph C. Poole ,  Matthew S. Scott ,  Christopher D. Prest

IPC: B22D17/10 ,  B22D17/14 ,  B22D25/06 ,  B22D27/15 ,  B22D41/02 ,  B22D41/08 ,  B22D41/16 ,  B22D1/00 ,  B22D17/20 ,  B22D35/04 ,  B22D41/00

CPC classification number: B22D25/06 ,  B22D1/002 ,  B22D17/10 ,  B22D17/14 ,  B22D17/20 ,  B22D17/30 ,  B22D27/15 ,  B22D35/04 ,  B22D41/00 ,  B22D41/02 ,  B22D41/08 ,  B22D41/16

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments described herein related to methods and systems for casting metal alloys into articles such as BMG articles. In one embodiment, processes involved for storing, pre-treating, alloying, melting, injecting, molding, etc. can be combined as desired and conducted in different chambers. During these processes, each chamber can be independently, separately controlled to have desired chamber environment, e.g., under vacuum, in an inert gas environment, or open to the surrounding environment. Due to the flexible, independent control of each chamber, the casting cycle time can be reduced and the production throughput can be increased. Contaminations of the molten materials and thus the final products are reduced or eliminated.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的示例性实施例涉及将金属合金铸造成诸如BMG制品的制品的方法和系统。 在一个实施方案中，用于储存，预处理，合金化，熔化，注射，模塑等的方法可以根据需要组合并在不同的室中进行。 在这些过程中，每个室可以独立地被控制以具有期望的室环境，例如在真空中，在惰性气体环境中，或者对周围环境开放。 由于每个室的灵活独立控制，可以减少铸造周期时间并且可以提高生产量。 熔融材料和最终产品的污染减少或消除。

公开(公告)号：US09209513B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-08

申请号：US13973939

申请日：2013-08-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Colin M. Ely ,  Christopher D. Prest ,  Lucy E. Browning ,  Stephen B. Lynch ,  Eric S. Laakmann ,  Paul L. Nangeroni

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  C23C14/16 ,  C23C14/58 ,  C23C16/06 ,  C23C28/00 ,  H01Q1/42

CPC classification number: H01Q1/42 ,  C23C14/16 ,  C23C14/5853 ,  C23C16/06 ,  C23C28/322 ,  C23C28/345 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/243

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device, including an aluminum layer enclosing a volume that includes a radio-frequency (RF) antenna is provided. The housing includes a window aligned with the RF antenna; the window including a non-conductive material filling a cavity in the aluminum layer; and a thin aluminum oxide layer adjacent to the aluminum layer and to the non-conductive material; wherein the non-conductive material and the thin aluminum oxide layer form an RF-transparent path through the window. A housing for an electronic device including an integrated RF-antenna is also provided. A method of manufacturing a housing for an electronic device as described above is provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于电子设备的外壳，包括包围有包括射频（RF）天线的音量的铝层）。 壳体包括与RF天线对准的窗口; 所述窗口包括填充所述铝层中的空腔的非导电材料; 以及与铝层和非导电材料相邻的薄的氧化铝层; 其中所述非导电材料和所述薄氧化铝层形成穿过所述窗口的RF透明路径。 还提供了一种用于包括集成RF天线的电子设备的外壳。 提供了如上所述制造用于电子设备的外壳的方法。