公开(公告)号：US20140110276A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US14144922

申请日：2013-12-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Kurt R. Stiehl ,  Cameron Frazier ,  Richard P. Howarth ,  Jeremy D. Bataillou

IPC: A45C11/00

CPC classification number: A45C11/00 ,  A45C2011/001 ,  A45C2011/002 ,  A45C2011/003 ,  A45F5/00 ,  B29C45/1676 ,  B29K2055/02 ,  B29K2069/00 ,  B29L2031/3431 ,  B29L2031/3437

Abstract: An outer cover for an electronic device, such as a portable electronic device, is disclosed. Since portable electronic devices are often portable, they can be damaged, such as scratched, dented, broken, and the like, when transported or used. The outer cover can serve to provide a protective member over part of the housing for the electronic device. The protective member, when placed on the portable electronic device can serve to reduce damage to sides of the portable electronic device. While the outer cover can provide side and/or edge protection, the outer cover need not also provide front or rear protection.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于电子设备的外盖，例如便携式电子设备。 由于便携式电子设备通常是便携式的，所以在运输或使用时它们可能被损坏，例如划伤，凹陷，断裂等。 外盖可以用于在电子设备的外壳的一部分上提供保护构件。 当保护构件放置在便携式电子装置上时，可用于减少对便携式电子装置的侧面的损坏。 虽然外盖可以提供侧面和/或边缘保护，但外盖也不需要提供前后保护。

公开(公告)号：US20130341168A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-26

申请号：US13909925

申请日：2013-06-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Kurt Stiehl ,  Michelle Yu ,  Wilhelmus M.C. Crooijmans ,  Cameron Frazier

IPC: H01H9/02

CPC classification number: H01H13/81 ,  H01H9/02 ,  H01H9/0228 ,  H01H23/003 ,  H01H2203/038 ,  H01H2209/012 ,  H01H2215/004 ,  H04R1/083 ,  H04R1/1033 ,  H04R1/1041 ,  H04R1/1075

Abstract: A small form-factor input device operative to be coupled to an electronic device using a cable may include a circuit board; a first electrical switch disposed on a first side of the circuit board; a second electrical switch disposed on a second side of the circuit board; a frame defining a periphery, wherein the circuit board is maintained within the periphery of the frame; first and second shells that house the circuit board, the first shell placed over the first side of the circuit board, and the second shell placed over the second side of the circuit board; and at least one clip coupled to each one of the first shell and the second shell, wherein the at least one clip is operative to engage the frame.

Abstract translation: 可操作地使用电缆耦合到电子设备的小尺寸输入设备可以包括电路板; 设置在所述电路板的第一侧上的第一电开关; 设置在所述电路板的第二侧上的第二电开关; 限定周边的框架，其中所述电路板保持在所述框架的周边内; 容纳电路板的第一壳体和第二壳体，第一壳体放置在电路板的第一侧上，并且第二壳体放置在电路板的第二侧上; 以及耦合到所述第一壳体和所述第二壳体中的每一个的至少一个夹子，其中所述至少一个夹子可操作以接合所述框架。

公开(公告)号：US20130118877A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-16

申请号：US13735539

申请日：2013-01-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Prest ,  Kurt Stiehl ,  Cameron Frazier ,  Wim Crooijmans ,  Michelle Yu

IPC: H01H9/02

CPC classification number: H01H9/02 ,  H01H9/0228 ,  H01H2009/0257 ,  H01H2009/048 ,  H01H2217/002 ,  H01H2217/024 ,  H04R1/1041

Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems which provide buttons oriented at angles relative to each other as a part of a multiple function switch are described. In one embodiment, the multiple function switch is part of an inline controller that is suitable for use to control features or functions of a portable electronic device. A multiple function switch may be incorporated in a cable associated with an earpiece arranged to be interfaced with a portable electronic device.

Abstract translation: 描述了作为多功能开关的一部分提供以相对于彼此的角度定向的按钮的方法，装置和系统。 在一个实施例中，多功能开关是适用于控制便携式电子设备的特征或功能的在线控制器的一部分。 多功能开关可以并入与被布置成与便携式电子设备接口的耳机相关联的电缆中。