Multipole Elastomeric Magnet With Magnetic-field Shunt

    公开(公告)号:US20180350491A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-06

    申请号:US15925621

    申请日:2018-03-19

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A multipole permanent magnet may be provided with a magnetic-field shunt. The multipole permanent magnet may be formed from compression-molded magnetic particles such as magnetically anisotropic rare-earth particles in an elastomeric polymer. The magnetic-field shunt may be formed from magnetic members in a polymer binder that are separated by gaps to allow the shunt to flex or from magnetic particles in a polymer binder. The magnetic particles in the polymer binder may be ferrite particles or other magnetic particles. The polymer binder may be formed from an elastomeric material and may be integral with the elastomeric polymer of the multipole permanent magnet or separated from the elastomeric polymer of the multipole permanent magnet by a polymer separator layer. Conductive particles may be formed in polymer such as the elastomeric polymer with the magnetic particles. The conductive particles may be configured to form electrical connector contacts and other signal paths.

    One-way visibility keycaps
    12.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US12198875B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-14

    申请号:US17344337

    申请日:2021-06-10

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Keyboards and other electronic input devices have a key or keys with glyphs that are invisible to an unaided human eye in a first condition, such as when an underlying display attached to the key is not emitting light. The glyphs are visible through the key or keys when the display emits light. A one-way visibility layer or structure obscures the visibility of the display when viewed from above, but when the display emits light, the light penetrates through the one-way visibility layer, such as by passing through an array of microperforations in the key, and is visible to an onlooker.

    ONE-WAY VISIBILITY KEYCAPS
    13.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230395340A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-07

    申请号:US18451804

    申请日:2023-08-17

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H01H13/83 H01H2219/062 H01H2219/06 H01H13/704

    Abstract: Keyboards and other electronic input devices have a key or keys with glyphs that are invisible to an unaided human eye in a first condition, such as when an underlying display attached to the key is not emitting light. The glyphs are visible through the key or keys when the display emits light. A one-way visibility layer or structure obscures the visibility of the display when viewed from above, but when the display emits light, the light penetrates through the one-way visibility layer, such as by passing through an array of microperforations in the key, and is visible to an onlooker.

    Devices having fabric with adjustable appearance

    公开(公告)号:US10273600B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-30

    申请号:US15685862

    申请日:2017-08-24

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device may include intertwined strands of material such as strands forming fabric. A strand in the fabric may include a light-emitting core surrounded by a coaxial light modulator layer. The light-emitting core may be formed from an optical fiber, light-emitting diodes mounted to a polymer core, or a layer of light-emitting diodes sandwiched between coaxial inner and outer conductive layers. The light modulator layer may have coaxial transparent inner and outer electrodes and may have a light modulating material such as electrochromic material, liquid crystal material, or other material that exhibits optical properties such as color and/or light transmission that can be electrically controlled.

    HOUSINGS FORMED FROM THREE-DIMENSIONAL CIRCUITS

    公开(公告)号:US20190029136A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-24

    申请号:US15655311

    申请日:2017-07-20

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A housing made from a circuit laminate includes first and second layers coupled together. Each includes a rigid, electrically insulating non-planar structural layer, flexible conductive traces disposed on surfaces of the structural layer, and flexible connector layers contacting to the flexible conductive traces. The housing may be formed from the circuit laminate using thermoforming or another process that co-molds the first and second layers. The structural layers stiffen the housing and/or form an environmental or other barrier so that the housing protects an internal component.

    THERMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERIZATION FOR SURFACE FINISHING PROCESS DEVELOPMENT
    16.
    发明申请
    THERMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERIZATION FOR SURFACE FINISHING PROCESS DEVELOPMENT 有权
    表面处理工艺开发的热像特征

    公开(公告)号:US20150290764A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-15

    申请号:US14638892

    申请日:2015-03-04

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A method and system for observing and monitoring thermal characteristics of a machining operation, such as a surface finishing operation, performed on a workpiece is disclosed. The surface finishing operation can be performed on the workpiece in order to remove a surface defect, e.g. a parting line, on a surface of the workpiece and/or to provide a mirror-like finish to the workpiece. In one embodiment, an emissive layer is applied to the workpiece to increase a thermal emissivity of the workpiece. In some embodiments, a finishing surface, such as a polishing or buffing wheel, and/or a lubricant used in a finishing operation is monitored. A thermal profile of the surface of the workpiece, finishing surface and/or lubricant can be obtained. The finishing operation can be modified in response to the monitored thermal characteristics to prevent the occurrence of defects and improve the efficacy of the finishing operation.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于观察和监测对工件执行的诸如表面精加工操作的加工操作的热特性的方法和系统。 可以在工件上执行表面精加工操作,以便去除表面缺陷,例如, 分切线,在工件的表面上和/或为工件提供镜面状的光洁度。 在一个实施例中,发射层被施加到工件以增加工件的热辐射率。 在一些实施例中,监视在整理操作中使用的精加工表面,例如抛光轮或抛光轮和/或润滑剂。 可以获得工件表面,精加工表面和/或润滑剂的热分布。 可以响应于所监测的热特性来修改整理操作,以防止缺陷的发生并提高整理操作的功效。

    One-way visibility keycaps
    17.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US12283442B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-04-22

    申请号:US18451804

    申请日:2023-08-17

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Keyboards and other electronic input devices have a key or keys with glyphs that are invisible to an unaided human eye in a first condition, such as when an underlying display attached to the key is not emitting light. The glyphs are visible through the key or keys when the display emits light. A one-way visibility layer or structure obscures the visibility of the display when viewed from above, but when the display emits light, the light penetrates through the one-way visibility layer, such as by passing through an array of microperforations in the key, and is visible to an onlooker.

    Multipole elastomeric magnet with magnetic-field shunt

    公开(公告)号:US11024449B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-01

    申请号:US15925621

    申请日:2018-03-19

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A multipole permanent magnet may be provided with a magnetic-field shunt. The multipole permanent magnet may be formed from compression-molded magnetic particles such as magnetically anisotropic rare-earth particles in an elastomeric polymer. The magnetic-field shunt may be formed from magnetic members in a polymer binder that are separated by gaps to allow the shunt to flex or from magnetic particles in a polymer binder. The magnetic particles in the polymer binder may be ferrite particles or other magnetic particles. The polymer binder may be formed from an elastomeric material and may be integral with the elastomeric polymer of the multipole permanent magnet or separated from the elastomeric polymer of the multipole permanent magnet by a polymer separator layer. Conductive particles may be formed in polymer such as the elastomeric polymer with the magnetic particles. The conductive particles may be configured to form electrical connector contacts and other signal paths.

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