公开(公告)号：US12070797B1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-27

申请号：US17447790

申请日：2021-09-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Anthony D. Prescenzi ,  Abhijeet Misra ,  Adam T. Clavelle ,  Eric W. Hamann ,  Isabel Yang ,  Brian M. Gable ,  James A. Yurko

IPC: B33Y80/00 ,  B22F10/25 ,  B22F10/66 ,  B32B15/01 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y40/20

CPC classification number: B22F10/25 ,  B22F10/66 ,  B32B15/01 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y40/20 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: A 3D printed metallic structure can include an elongated body defining an orifice, the elongated body divisible into a plurality of sectioned elements. The plurality of sectioned elements configured for use a housing or enclosures of electronic devices.

公开(公告)号：US11345121B2

公开(公告)日：2022-05-31

申请号：US16144847

申请日：2018-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Yoshihiko Yokoyama ,  Naoto Matsuyuki ,  James A. Wright ,  Brian M. Gable ,  William A. Counts ,  Eric W. Hamann

IPC: B32B15/01 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B23K11/20 ,  B23K11/11 ,  B23K20/12 ,  B23K20/227 ,  B23K11/34 ,  B23K20/233 ,  B23K11/00 ,  B32B37/06 ,  B32B37/10 ,  B23K103/10 ,  B23K103/20 ,  B23K103/04 ,  B23K101/38 ,  B23K103/18

Abstract: The disclosure provides an aluminized composite including a base material. The aluminized composite may also include a diffusion layer disposed over the base material. The aluminized composite may further include an aluminum material disposed over the diffusion layer.

公开(公告)号：US20220062998A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-03

申请号：US17444586

申请日：2021-08-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Robert W. Hyers ,  James A. Yurko ,  Eric W. Hamann ,  Brian M. Gable

IPC: B22F12/49 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B28B1/00 ,  B22F10/28 ,  B22F12/41 ,  B22F12/45

Abstract: A method of forming a part can include selectively activating one or more lasers of a laser array comprising at least 100 lasers based at least partially on a geometry of the part being formed. The method can further include scanning laser spots over a powder bed, the laser sports generated by the activated lasers, and selectively sintering a powder contained in the powder bed with the laser spots to form the part.

公开(公告)号：US20200048744A1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-13

申请号：US16530830

申请日：2019-08-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brian M. Gable ,  Herng-Jeng Jou ,  Weiming Huang ,  Graeme W. Paul ,  William A. Counts ,  Eric W. Hamann ,  Katie L. Sassaman ,  Abhijeet Misra ,  Zechariah D. Feinberg ,  James A. Yurko ,  Brian P. Demers ,  Rafael Yu ,  Anuj Datta Roy ,  Susannah P. Calvin

IPC: C22C21/00 ,  C22F1/04 ,  C22C1/02

Abstract: The disclosure provides an aluminum alloy may include iron (Fe) of at least 0.10 wt %, silicon (Si) of at least 0.35 wt %, and magnesium (Mg) of at least 0.45 wt %, manganese (Mn) in amount of at least 0.005 wt %, and additional elements, the remaining wt % being Al and incidental impurities.

公开(公告)号：US10372166B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-06

申请号：US15212029

申请日：2016-07-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brian M. Gable ,  Carlo Di Nallo ,  Colin M. Ely ,  Craig A. Horton ,  Erik G. de Jong ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Henry B. Wettersten ,  Hoishun Li ,  Jason C. Sauers ,  Jayesh Nath ,  Mario Martinis ,  Mattia Pascolini ,  Michael P. Coleman ,  Rex T. Ehman ,  Zheyu Wang

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K5/04 ,  B29C70/76 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q21/28 ,  H04M1/18 ,  B29L31/34

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device is disclosed. The housing includes a first conductive component defining a first interface surface, a second conductive component defining a second interface surface facing the first interface surface, and a joint structure between the first and second interface surfaces. The joint structure includes a molded element forming a portion of an exterior surface of the housing, and a sealing member forming a watertight seal between the first and second conductive components. Methods of forming the electronic device housing are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20240375181A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-14

申请号：US18784470

申请日：2024-07-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Anthony D. Prescenzi ,  Abhijeet Misra ,  Adam T. Clavelle ,  Eric W. Hamann ,  Isabel Yang ,  Brian M. Gable ,  James A. Yurko

IPC: B22F10/25 ,  B22F10/66 ,  B32B15/01 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y40/20 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: A 3D printed metallic structure can include an elongated body defining an orifice, the elongated body divisible into a plurality of sectioned elements. The plurality of sectioned elements configured for use a housing or enclosures of electronic devices.

公开(公告)号：US12017275B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-25

申请号：US17445556

申请日：2021-08-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Hoishun Li ,  Brian M. Gable

IPC: B33Y80/00 ,  B22F10/10 ,  B32B7/00 ,  B32B7/02 ,  B33Y10/00

CPC classification number: B22F10/10 ,  B32B7/02 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: A method of forming a unitary sintered body can include cutting a first portion and a second portion from a sheet of feedstock. The feedstock can include ceramic or metallic particles suspended in a binder. The first portion can be positioned in contact with the second portion and the portions can be sintered together to form the unitary body.

公开(公告)号：US11345980B2

公开(公告)日：2022-05-31

申请号：US16530830

申请日：2019-08-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brian M. Gable ,  Herng-Jeng Jou ,  Weiming Huang ,  Graeme W. Paul ,  William A. Counts ,  Eric W. Hamann ,  Katie L. Sassaman ,  Abhijeet Misra ,  Zechariah D. Feinberg ,  James A. Yurko ,  Brian P. Demers ,  Rafael Yu ,  Anuj Datta Roy ,  Susannah P. Calvin

IPC: C22C21/00 ,  C22C1/02 ,  C22F1/04

Abstract: The disclosure provides an aluminum alloy may include iron (Fe) of at least 0.10 wt %, silicon (Si) of at least 0.35 wt %, and magnesium (Mg) of at least 0.45 wt %, manganese (Mn) in amount of at least 0.005 wt %, and additional elements, the remaining wt % being Al and incidental impurities.

公开(公告)号：US11242614B2

公开(公告)日：2022-02-08

申请号：US15881305

申请日：2018-01-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James A. Curran ,  Aaron D. Paterson ,  Brian M. Gable

IPC: C25D21/00 ,  C25D11/34 ,  C25D11/30 ,  C25D11/12 ,  C25D11/04 ,  C25D11/16 ,  C25D11/08 ,  C25D11/24

Abstract: Anodic oxide coatings that provide corrosion resistance to parts having protruding features, such as edges, corners and convex-shaped features, are described. According to some embodiments, the anodic oxide coatings include an inner porous layer and an outer porous layer. The inner layer is adjacent to an underlying metal substrate and is formed under compressive stress anodizing conditions that allow the inner porous layer to be formed generally crack-free. In this way, the inner porous layer acts as a barrier that prevents water or other corrosion-inducing agents from reaching the underlying metal substrate. The outer porous layer can be thicker and harder than the inner porous layer, thereby increasing the overall hardness of the anodic oxide coating.

公开(公告)号：US20210087656A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-25

申请号：US17020234

申请日：2020-09-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Katie L. Sassaman ,  Brian M. Gable ,  Herng-Jeng Jou ,  Weiming Huang ,  James A. Yurko

IPC: C22C21/08 ,  C22C1/02

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to aluminum alloys made from recycled components. The alloys have copper (Cu) from 0.051 to 0.10 wt %, chromium (Cr) from 0.01 to 0.10 wt %, zinc (Zn) from 0.02 to 0.20 wt %, manganese (Mn) from 0.03 to 0.10 wt %, iron (Fe) in an amount of at least 0.10 wt %, silicon (Si) in an amount of at least 0.35 wt %, magnesium (Mg) in amount of at least 0.45 wt %, and the remaining wt % being Al and incidental impurities. In other aspects, the disclosure is directed to aluminum alloys having copper (Cu) from 0.010 to 0.050 wt %, chromium (Cr) from 0.01 to 0.10 wt %, zinc (Zn) from 0.01 to 0.20 wt %, manganese (Mn) from 0.03 to 0.10 wt %, iron (Fe) in an amount of at least 0.10 wt %, silicon (Si) in an amount of at least 0.35 wt %, magnesium (Mg) in amount of at least 0.45 wt %, and the remaining wt % being Al and incidental impurities. The b* color of the alloys ranges from −2 to 2, and the L* color ranges from 70 to 100.