公开(公告)号：US20180233867A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-16

申请号：US15954425

申请日：2018-04-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： George Tziviskos ,  Paul J. Hack ,  Samuel W. Yuen ,  Nathan N. Ng ,  Zheng Gao ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Min Chul Kim ,  Colin J. Abraham

IPC: H01R24/70 ,  H01R13/6597 ,  H01R13/6585 ,  H01R43/16 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R13/627

CPC classification number: H01R24/70 ,  H01R13/2442 ,  H01R13/6275 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R13/6582 ,  H01R13/6585 ,  H01R13/6597 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R43/0221 ,  H01R43/16 ,  Y10T29/4921

Abstract: Connector inserts having retention features with good reliability and holding force. These connector inserts may include ground contacts that provide an insertion portion having a reduced length. These connector inserts may be reliable, have an attractive appearance, and be readily manufactured.

公开(公告)号：US20180218859A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-02

申请号：US15939123

申请日：2018-03-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christiaan A. Ligtenberg ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Ron A. Hopkinson ,  Asif Hussain ,  Dinesh C. Mathew ,  Mikael M. Silvanto ,  Chang Zhang ,  Zheng Gao ,  Robert Y. Cao

IPC: H01H13/705 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H03K17/96

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/165 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F1/266 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0213 ,  G06F3/0216 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F2203/04102 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  G06F2203/04106 ,  G06K9/00375 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/85 ,  H01H13/86 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2215/05 ,  H01H2215/052 ,  H01H2219/002 ,  H01H2219/004 ,  H01H2219/046 ,  H01H2219/056 ,  H01H2223/002 ,  H01L41/09 ,  H03K17/943 ,  H03K17/9622 ,  H03K17/9643 ,  H03K17/9647 ,  H03K17/98 ,  H03K2217/94089 ,  H03K2217/96003 ,  H03K2217/9653

Abstract: A portable computer includes a display portion comprising a display, a base portion pivotally coupled to the display portion and including a glass top case. The glass top case defines an exterior surface and a keyboard opening through the glass top case from the exterior surface to an interior surface. The portable computer further includes a keyboard positioned at least partially within the keyboard opening and comprising a substrate, a key configured to move relative to the substrate, and a fabric cover disposed over the key and defining a user interface surface of the key.

公开(公告)号：US09985388B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-29

申请号：US15620523

申请日：2017-06-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： William Cornelius ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Zheng Gao

IPC: H01R13/6471 ,  H01R13/6469 ,  H01R13/6473 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R12/72

CPC classification number: H01R13/6469 ,  H01R12/721 ,  H01R13/6473 ,  H01R13/665

Abstract: Connector inserts and receptacles that provide signal paths having desired impedance characteristics. One example may provide a connector system having a connector insert and a connector receptacle. Contacts in the connector insert may form signal paths with corresponding contacts in the connector receptacle. Additional traces in the connector insert and receptacle may be part of these signal paths. The signal paths may have a target or a desired impedance along their lengths such that the power paths electrically appear as transmission lines. Constraints on physical dimensions of the connector insert and connector receptacle contacts may result in variations in impedance along the signal paths. Accordingly, embodiments of the present invention may provide structures to reduce these variations, to compensate for these variations, or a combination thereof.

公开(公告)号：US09923301B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-20

申请号：US15062214

申请日：2016-03-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Zheng Gao ,  John C. DiFonzo ,  Joshua Banko ,  Min Chul Kim

IPC: H01R13/58 ,  H01R9/03 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/717 ,  B32B3/26 ,  B32B3/30 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/36 ,  H01B7/29 ,  H01R13/24

CPC classification number: H01R13/5845 ,  B32B3/266 ,  B32B3/30 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/365 ,  B32B2250/02 ,  B32B2250/24 ,  B32B2307/3065 ,  B32B2457/00 ,  H01B7/29 ,  H01R9/03 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R13/5816 ,  H01R13/6205 ,  H01R13/7175 ,  H01R2201/06

Abstract: Power cables that include plug housings having an improved appearance as well as employ a halogen-free cable while providing adequate fire resistance. One example provides a power cable having cable plug with a substantially unitary body. Another example provides a power cable that is formed using halogen-free materials. To provide adequate fire protection, a strain relief formed using multiple materials is used.

公开(公告)号：US20180074694A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：US15692810

申请日：2017-08-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Alex J. Lehmann ,  Chang Zhang ,  Dayu Qu ,  Kenneth M. Silz ,  Paul X. Wang ,  Qiliang Xu ,  Zheng Gao ,  Scott J. McEuen ,  Reza Nasiri Mahalati

IPC: G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  G06F2203/04803

Abstract: An input device for an electronic device includes an enclosure and a top member defining an input surface having multiple differentiated input regions. The input device further includes a first force sensing system associated with a first area of the top member and including a first group of the differentiated input regions, and a second force sensing system associated with a second area of the top member and including a second group of the differentiated input regions. The input device further includes a touch sensing system configured to determine which input region from the first group of the differentiated input regions corresponds to the first force input and to determine which input region from the second group of the differentiated input regions corresponds to the second force input.

公开(公告)号：US20170288343A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-05

申请号：US15620523

申请日：2017-06-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： William Cornelius ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Zheng Gao

IPC: H01R13/6469 ,  H01R13/6473

CPC classification number: H01R13/6469 ,  H01R12/721 ,  H01R13/6473 ,  H01R13/665

Abstract: Connector inserts and receptacles that provide signal paths having desired impedance characteristics. One example may provide a connector system having a connector insert and a connector receptacle. Contacts in the connector insert may form signal paths with corresponding contacts in the connector receptacle. Additional traces in the connector insert and receptacle may be part of these signal paths. The signal paths may have a target or a desired impedance along their lengths such that the power paths electrically appear as transmission lines. Constraints on physical dimensions of the connector insert and connector receptacle contacts may result in variations in impedance along the signal paths. Accordingly, embodiments of the present invention may provide structures to reduce these variations, to compensate for these variations, or a combination thereof.

公开(公告)号：US20170237213A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-17

申请号：US15396651

申请日：2016-12-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Zheng Gao ,  Steve McClure ,  Joshua Banko ,  Greg Springer ,  Min Chul Kim ,  Joshua Funamura

IPC: H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H01R13/03

CPC classification number: H01R24/60 ,  H01R12/725 ,  H01R13/03 ,  H01R13/506 ,  H01R13/6271 ,  H01R13/6276 ,  H01R13/6582 ,  H01R13/741 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H01R2201/06 ,  H05K5/0247 ,  Y10T29/49208

Abstract: Structures, methods, and apparatus that provide connector receptacles that have a reduced tendency to scratch and otherwise mar connector inserts, have an aesthetically-pleasing appearance, and have an improved tactile response when inserts are inserted. Various examples reduce scratches and wear by utilizing domes, cylinders, balls, or other structures as finger contacts in a connector receptacle. Another example provides aesthetically-pleasing connector receptacle enclosures by forming receptacle enclosures using the same type of material, or material having the same or similar color or texture, as is used for enclosing the electronic device that includes the receptacle. Another example provides an aesthetically-pleasing receptacle enclosure by forming receptacle enclosures that are, in part or in whole, contiguous or formed with the housing. Another embodiment provides a connector receptacle having a housing where a portion of the housing has been removed to save space.

公开(公告)号：US20170141522A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-18

申请号：US15368691

申请日：2016-12-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Nathan N. Ng ,  Zheng Gao ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Min Chul Kim ,  Colin J. Abraham

IPC: H01R24/70 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R43/16 ,  H01R13/6597 ,  H01R13/6581

CPC classification number: H01R24/70 ,  H01R13/2442 ,  H01R13/6275 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R13/6585 ,  H01R13/6597 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R43/16 ,  Y10T29/4921

Abstract: Connector inserts having retention features with good reliability and holding force. These connector inserts may include ground contacts that provide an insertion portion having a reduced length. These connector inserts may be reliable, have an attractive appearance, and be readily manufactured.

公开(公告)号：US20170133800A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15242603

申请日：2016-08-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Chia Chi Wu ,  Zhengyu Li ,  Zheng Gao

IPC: H01R13/717 ,  H01R13/03 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R12/53

CPC classification number: H01R13/7175 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G02B6/0011 ,  H01R13/7172 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H05K1/0274 ,  H05K1/117 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K2201/09027 ,  H05K2201/10106

Abstract: Connectors that may provide illumination at an opening in order to facilitate the mating to a corresponding connector by a user. The illumination may be generated on a tongue of a connector insert or in a connector receptacle. For connector receptacles, illumination may be guided to illuminate an opening of the connector receptacle, it may be guided out of a front edge of a tongue in the connector receptacle, or it may be guided in other directions. For connector inserts, illumination may be out of a front edge or sides of a tongue in the connector insert, or it may be guided in other directions. The illumination may be colored or patterned to convey information to a user. Other examples may include a connector system having a connector insert with a light guide to provide illumination from a connector receptacle to an opening in the connector insert where it may be viewed by a user. In other examples, other types of data, such as authentication or identification data, may be optically transmitted either to or through a connector insert inserted in the connector receptacle.

公开(公告)号：US09640885B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-02

申请号：US14543748

申请日：2014-11-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Zheng Gao ,  Nathan N. Ng

IPC: H01R24/00 ,  H01R12/73 ,  H01R12/70 ,  H01R13/6583 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R24/66 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H05K1/11

CPC classification number: H01R12/73 ,  H01R12/7029 ,  H01R13/6583 ,  H01R13/6658 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R24/66 ,  H05K1/0215 ,  H05K1/117

Abstract: Connector systems may include a connector receptacle and connector plug or insert. The connector receptacle may include a tongue. The tongue may be formed using a printed circuit board. Contacts may be plated on top and bottom surfaces of the tongue. Retention features may also be located on top and bottom surfaces of tongue. These retention features may be speed bumps or other features. The connector insert may include a leading edge portion formed of plastic, a conductive shield around the insert behind the leasing edge portion, a plurality of spring contacts attached to an inside of the conductive shield, a top row of contacts; and a bottom row of contacts. Other connector receptacles may include a tongue having side ground contacts. The side ground contacts may engage an inside of a plug shield and have contacting portion to fit in openings in the plug shield.