-
公开(公告)号：US11258163B2
公开(公告)日：2022-02-22
申请号：US16142285
申请日：2018-09-26
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Kevin M. Froese , Paul U. Leutheuser , Martin J. Auclair , Christopher J. Durning , Jun Ham , Lucy E. Browning , Sawyer I. Cohen , Richard Hung Minh Dinh , Donald J. Parr
Abstract: A device includes a display and a housing. The housing surrounds the display and has four corners defining portions of an exterior surface of the device. The housing includes a first housing segment defining at least part of a first corner of the four corners and configured to operate as an antenna; a second housing segment defining at least part of a second corner of the four corners; and a third housing segment defining at least part of a third corner of the four corners. The third corner forms part of the housing diagonally opposite the second corner. The housing further includes a non-conductive housing component that structurally couples the first housing segment to another portion of the housing.
-
公开(公告)号：US20200081488A1
公开(公告)日：2020-03-12
申请号：US16250966
申请日：2019-01-17
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： John J. BAKER , Yaocheng ZHANG , Robert T. CARSON , Matthew D. WALKER , Martin J. Auclair , Paul U. Leutheuser , Christopher J. Durning
Abstract: Electronic devices, such as mobile communication devices, may include several enhancements and modification not found on traditional electronic devices. Parts of the electronic device can be welded together to provide structural support and or functional connections between operating components of the electronic device. Within a band, a back plate can support multiple operable components of the electronic device. The band, the welds, and/or the back plate can provide electrical connections between components. Conductive pathways provided by the welds can be provided with adequate strength and durability to reduce and avoid breakage so that sensitive components, such as a compass module, can operate without alterations that would cause interference. The welds can be provided in a sequence that mitigates the effects of heating during the welding process.
-
公开(公告)号：US10028397B2
公开(公告)日：2018-07-17
申请号：US15593253
申请日：2017-05-11
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Xiao Ying Zhao , Timothy S. Lui , Tyler B. Cater , Rasamy Phouthavong , Scott A. Myers , Benjamin J. Pope , David A. Hurrell , Christopher R. Xydis , Edward S. Huo , Richard Hung Minh Dinh , Michael W. Firka , Martin J. Auclair , Kurtis J. Mundell , Salome Bavetta , Paul Leutheuser , Hani Esmaeili , Kevin M. Froese , Ihtesham H. Chowdhury , Tang Yew Tan , Eric W. Bates , Yaocheng Zhang
Abstract: An electronic device having several modifications designed to prevent liquid ingress into an opening (or openings) of the electronic device is disclosed. For example, the electronic device includes a SIM tray having a sealing element designed to provide a seal at an opening that receives the SIM tray. The sealing element may include a first section and a second section extending from the first section, with the first section designed to bend with respect to (and in some cases collapse onto) the second section. The electronic device may further include an audio module fitted with a sealing element. The sealing element may include extensions extending away from a main body of the sealing element, with some extension designed to engage the audio module, and other extensions designed to engage an audio module interface. The sealing element provides a seal against liquid ingress into the audio module.
-
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
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：US09538272B2
公开(公告)日：2017-01-03
申请号：US14659319
申请日：2015-03-16
Applicant: APPLE INC.
Inventor： Martin J. Auclair , Jared M. Kole , Ashutosh Y. Shukla , Scott A. Myers , David A. Pakula , Marwan Rammah
CPC classification number: H04R1/023 , G06F1/1626 , G06F1/1656 , G06F1/1688 , G10K11/18 , H04R1/086 , H04R25/654 , H04R2499/11
Abstract: An acoustically permeable material is disposed within an aperture of an electronic device to provide aesthetic appeal for the electronic device and protection for an acoustic device mounted within the electronic device. A stiffener is used in conjunction with the acoustically permeable material to improve its ability to resist permanent mechanical deformation from external forces. In some embodiments the stiffener may have multiple cavities enabling improved isolation between multiple acoustic devices within the same aperture. Other methods of employing acoustically permeable materials are disclosed that improve the aesthetic appeal, acoustic performance and/or manufacturability of the electronic device.
Abstract translation: 声透性材料设置在电子设备的孔内，以为电子设备提供美观的吸引力，并且保护安装在电子设备内的声学设备。 加强筋与声透射材料结合使用，以提高其抗外力的永久性机械变形的能力。 在一些实施例中，加强件可以具有多个空腔，从而能够改善在同一孔内的多个声学装置之间的隔离。 公开了采用声透射材料的其它方法，其提高了电子设备的美学吸引力，声学性能和/或可制造性。
-
Patent Agency Ranking
公开(公告)号：US20220059928A1
公开(公告)日：2022-02-24
申请号：US17480287
申请日：2021-09-21
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Paul U. Leutheuser , Martin J. Auclair , Kevin M. Froese , Christopher J. Durning , Jun Ham , Lucy E. Browning , Sawyer I. Cohen , Richard Hung Minh Dinh , Donald J. Parr
Abstract: A device includes a display and a housing. The housing at least partially surrounds the display. The housing includes a first housing segment defining at least a first portion of an exterior surface of the device and a first interlock feature having an interlock surface that is offset with respect to an end surface of the first housing segment. The first interlock feature has a first opening formed in the interlock surface. The housing further includes a second housing segment defining at least a second portion of the exterior surface of the device and a second interlock feature having a second opening aligned with the first opening, and a non-conductive housing component defining a third portion of the exterior surface of the device and extending into the first opening and the second opening.
-
公开(公告)号：US11189909B2
公开(公告)日：2021-11-30
申请号：US16142352
申请日：2018-09-26
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Paul U. Leutheuser , Martin J. Auclair , Kevin M. Froese , Christopher J. Durning , Jun Ham , Lucy E. Browning , Sawyer I. Cohen , Richard Hung Minh Dinh , Donald J. Parr
Abstract: A device includes a display and a housing. The housing at least partially surrounds the display. The housing includes a first housing segment defining at least a first portion of an exterior surface of the device and a first interlock feature having an interlock surface that is offset with respect to an end surface of the first housing segment. The first interlock feature has a first opening formed in the interlock surface. The housing further includes a second housing segment defining at least a second portion of the exterior surface of the device and a second interlock feature having a second opening aligned with the first opening, and a non-conductive housing component defining a third portion of the exterior surface of the device and extending into the first opening and the second opening.
-
公开(公告)号：US11133572B2
公开(公告)日：2021-09-28
申请号：US16205145
申请日：2018-11-29
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Yaocheng Zhang , John J. Baker , Martin J. Auclair , Paul U. Leutheuser , Christopher J. Durning , Jun Ham
IPC: H01Q1/24 , H01Q1/22 , H01Q1/38 , H04B1/3888 , G06F1/18 , H01Q9/30 , H01Q9/04 , H05K5/02 , H01Q13/10
Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a multi-segment housing for an electronic device that includes multiple conductive segments that are structurally coupled by one or more non-conductive housing segments or splits. One or more of the conductive segments may be configured to operate as an antenna and the non-conductive housing segments may provide electrical insulation between the conductive segment and one or more adjacent housing segments. The non-conductive housing segment may be formed from a polymer having an array of fibers dispersed within the polymer. The fibers may be aligned along one or more fiber directions, which may be substantially perpendicular to an exterior surface of the housing.
-
公开(公告)号：US20170082433A1
公开(公告)日：2017-03-23
申请号：US14857540
申请日：2015-09-17
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Edward S. Huo , Scott A. Myers , Martin J. Auclair , William C. Lukens , Tyler S. Bushnell
CPC classification number: G01C5/06 , A61B5/6802 , A61B5/681 , A61B2562/0261 , G01L1/00 , G01L1/26 , G01L23/10 , G04G21/02 , G04G21/08 , G06F1/163 , G06F1/1684 , G06F3/0362
Abstract: An electronic device includes at least a housing having a force transmissive surface capable of receiving a force, a force sensor configured to sense the force received from the force transmissive surface in accordance with a force path and respond by outputting a signal that indicates a magnitude of the force at a first sensitivity level when the magnitude of the force is less than a threshold level, otherwise, the signal indicates the magnitude of the force in accordance with a second sensitivity level. The electronic device includes a processor in communication with the force sensor that uses the signal to alter an operation of the electronic device. In one embodiment, the electronic device is wearable.
-
公开(公告)号：US20170031398A1
公开(公告)日：2017-02-02
申请号：US14815278
申请日：2015-07-31
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Scott A. Myers , Ihtesham H. Chowdhury , Richard Hung Minh Dinh , Benjamin J. Pope , Matthew D. Hill , Dhaval N. Shah , Martin J. Auclair
CPC classification number: G06F1/206 , G06F1/1628 , G06F1/1656 , G06F1/182 , G06F2200/1633 , G06F2200/1634 , H04M1/026 , H04M1/72563
Abstract: An electronic device is configured to detect the presence or absence of a case that is positioned over at least one surface of the electronic device. When a case is present, the electronic device is configured to determine one or more characteristics of the case and adjust one or more operations of the electronic device based on at least one characteristic of the case.
Abstract translation: 电子设备被配置为检测位于电子设备的至少一个表面上的壳体的存在或不存在。 当存在壳体时，电子设备被配置为基于壳体的至少一个特征来确定壳体的一个或多个特性并且调整电子设备的一个或多个操作。
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Search Results
29
records
(took 0.024 seconds)
