公开(公告)号：US10448711B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-22

申请号：US15711878

申请日：2017-09-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin J. Kallman ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Stephen E. Dey

IPC: A44C5/14 ,  A44C5/08 ,  G04B37/14 ,  A44C5/10 ,  H01R13/18 ,  H01R13/20 ,  H01R13/453 ,  H01R13/506 ,  H01R13/631 ,  H01R13/74 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R13/633 ,  A45F5/00 ,  G04G99/00

Abstract: A first connector assembly may be connectable to a second connector assembly using a sliding attachment process, in which a front portion of the first connector assembly is inserted into an end of a slot in the second connector assembly and slides laterally along the slot until electrical contacts on the two connector assemblies are aligned. Electrical contacts of the first connector assembly may be biased proud to make contact with recessed electrical contacts in the second connector assembly. A retraction mechanism may be provided to retract the electrical contacts of the first connector assembly during lateral sliding. An interlock mechanism may be provided to prevent unwanted operation of the retraction mechanism.

公开(公告)号：US10331083B1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-25

申请号：US15268531

申请日：2016-09-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Trevor J. Ness ,  Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Elizabeth B. Diaz

IPC: G04B47/06 ,  H04N5/247 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G04B37/14

Abstract: A camera optical sensor is disposed at a distal end portion of a camera watch band that attaches a watch body to a user's wrist. The camera watch band is configured to be coupled to at least one side of the watch body, and the camera watch band includes an optical sensor or camera, and an operable connection to transfer data between the optical sensor and the display or other device. The band is flexible and may be manipulated by a user to aim an optical sensor disposed at the distal end portion of the camera watch band separately from the watch body. The display or other device functions as the viewfinder for the optical sensor.

公开(公告)号：US20190074729A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-07

申请号：US16122766

申请日：2018-09-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Makiko K. Brzezinski ,  Stefan A. Kowalski ,  Christopher S. Graham ,  Morgan T. McClure ,  Erik G. de Jong ,  Trevor J. Ness ,  Peter J. Kardassakis ,  Jayesh Nath ,  Adam T. Clavelle ,  Rex Tyler Ehman

IPC: H02J50/40 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H02J7/02

CPC classification number: H02J50/40 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/6898 ,  A61B2560/0214 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/90

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe a wireless power receiving system for an electronic device includes: a first inductor coil configured to receive power primarily at a first frequency and from magnetic fields propagating in a first direction; and a second inductor coil configured to receive power primarily at a second frequency and from magnetic fields propagating in a second direction, wherein the first frequency is different than the second frequency.

公开(公告)号：US20190074719A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-07

申请号：US16122811

申请日：2018-09-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Makiko K. Brzezinski ,  Stefan A. Kowalski ,  Christopher S. Graham ,  Morgan T. McClure ,  Erik G. de Jong ,  Trevor J. Ness ,  Peter J. Kardassakis ,  Jayesh Nath ,  Adam T. Clavelle ,  Rex Tyler Ehman

IPC: H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H02J50/70 ,  H01Q7/06

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe a wireless power receiving system for an electronic device includes: a first inductor coil configured to receive power primarily at a first frequency and from magnetic fields propagating in a first direction; and a second inductor coil configured to receive power primarily at a second frequency and from magnetic fields propagating in a second direction, wherein the first frequency is different than the second frequency.

公开(公告)号：US20190025923A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-24

申请号：US16017438

申请日：2018-06-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sora Kim ,  Martin P. Grunthaner ,  Rui Jin ,  Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Michael K. McCord ,  Henric Larsson ,  Giovanni Gozzini ,  Lucy Browning ,  Scott A. Myers

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H03K17/975 ,  H03K17/96 ,  G06F21/32

Abstract: An input device can be integrated within an electronic device and/or operably connected to an electronic device through a wired or wireless connection. The input device can include one or more force sensors positioned below a cover element of the input device or an input surface of the electronic device. The input device can include other components and/or functionality, such as a biometric sensor and/or a switch element.

公开(公告)号：US10148000B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-04

申请号：US15233891

申请日：2016-08-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Matthew D. Hill ,  Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Shane Bustle ,  Duy P. Le

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H04M1/02 ,  B29C45/14 ,  B29L31/34 ,  B29C37/00

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device is disclosed. The housing comprises a first component and a second component separated from the first component by a gap. The housing also includes a first molded element disposed at least partially within the gap and defining at least a portion of an interlock feature, and a second molded element disposed at least partially within the gap and mechanically engaging the interlock feature. The first component, the second component, and the second molded element form a portion of an exterior surface of the housing. A method of forming the housing is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10024352B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US15268233

申请日：2016-09-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Edward S. Huo ,  Martin J. Auclair ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Ashutosh Y. Shukla ,  Tyler B. Cater

IPC: F16B31/00 ,  F16B31/02 ,  F16B33/02 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B29C65/56 ,  B29K77/00 ,  B29L31/00 ,  B29L31/34

Abstract: A fastener is disclosed. The fastener can be used to couple together two or more parts in an electronic device. The fastener may include a head coupled with a platform having a shaft extending from the platform. The head is coupled with the platform in a manner that allows the head to decouple from the platform. For example, the head is secured with the platform by an adhesive that provides an adhesive bonding force. In this regard, a rotational force applied to the head that is greater than the adhesive bonding force causes the head to decouple from the platform. The shaft may include several blades and several protrusions. The blades may be used to engage one of the parts. The protrusions may also engage the same part as the blades, and interlock with the part to provide a retaining force that prevents the fastener from decoupling from the parts.

公开(公告)号：US10007343B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-26

申请号：US15087306

申请日：2016-03-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sora Kim ,  Martin P. Grunthaner ,  Rui Jin ,  Michael B. Wittenberg ,  MIchael K. McCord ,  Henric Larsson ,  Giovanni Gozzini ,  Lucy Browning ,  Scott A. Myers

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H03K17/975 ,  G06F21/32 ,  H03K17/96

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  G06K9/00006 ,  G06K9/00013 ,  H03K17/9625 ,  H03K17/964 ,  H03K17/975 ,  H03K2217/960755

Abstract: An input device can be integrated within an electronic device and/or operably connected to an electronic device through a wired or wireless connection. The input device can include one or more force sensors positioned below a cover element of the input device or an input surface of the electronic device. The input device can include other components and/or functionality, such as a biometric sensor and/or a switch element.

公开(公告)号：US20180083406A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15665249

申请日：2017-07-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin J. Kallman ,  Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Eric S. Jol

IPC: H01R43/20 ,  H01R43/00 ,  H01R12/70 ,  H01R12/77 ,  H01R13/52

CPC classification number: H01R43/205 ,  G06F1/00 ,  H01R12/7047 ,  H01R12/774 ,  H01R12/777 ,  H01R13/405 ,  H01R13/5202 ,  H01R13/521 ,  H01R13/73 ,  H01R43/005 ,  Y10T29/4922

Abstract: Contacts and connector assemblies that may be space efficient, provide direct connections to flexible circuit boards, provide corrosion resistance, prevent moisture leakage into an electronic device housing the connector assembly, are readily assembled, and have an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

公开(公告)号：US09085107B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-21

申请号：US13895954

申请日：2013-05-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Miguel C. Christophy ,  Daniel W. Jarvis ,  Shayan Malek

IPC: B29C45/28 ,  B29C45/76

CPC classification number: B29C45/7613 ,  B29C45/0025 ,  B29C45/2806 ,  B29C45/30 ,  B29C2045/306

Abstract: The described embodiments relate generally to improvements to injection molding equipment. More specifically, concepts for reducing sink and improving cosmetics of portions of injection molded parts in close proximity to gate areas of an injection mold are disclosed. A cold runner system is described in which molding material disposed in a mold cavity is separated from excess molding material in the runner system shortly after the mold is filled at a predetermined packing pressure.

Abstract translation: 所描述的实施例一般涉及注射成型设备的改进。 更具体地，公开了一种用于减少注射模具的浇注区域附近的注射成型部件的凹部和改善化妆品的概念。 描述了一种冷流道系统，其中在模具以预定包装压力填充之后不久，设置在模腔中的成型材料与流浆系统中的多余成型材料分离。