Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Three-dimensional structures and related methods of forming three-dimensional structures
- Patent Title (中): 形成三维结构的三维结构及相关方法
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Application No.: US13355437Application Date: 2012-01-20
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Publication No.: US09283642B2Publication Date: 2016-03-15
- Inventor: Bartley K. Andre , Matthew D. Rohrbach , Peter N. Russell-Clarke
- Applicant: Bartley K. Andre , Matthew D. Rohrbach , Peter N. Russell-Clarke
- Applicant Address: US CA Cupertino
- Assignee: Apple Inc.
- Current Assignee: Apple Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Cupertino
- Agency: Downey Brand LLP
- Main IPC: B23P13/00
- IPC: B23P13/00 ; B23K26/38 ; B29C67/00 ; B44C1/22 ; H05K5/02 ; B23K26/36

Abstract:
The present disclosure provides three-dimensional structures and related methods. The three-dimensional structures may define patterns of positive and negative spaces on opposing surfaces that combine to form the three-dimensional structures. The negative spaces of the patterns may intersect to form apertures through the three-dimensional structures, which may define linear or non-linear paths therethrough. The apertures may be configured to provide desirable characteristics with respect to light, sound, and fluid travel therethrough. Further, the three-dimensional structures may be configured to define desired stiffness, weight, and/or flexibility. The three-dimensional structures may be employed in embodiments including heat sinks, housings, speaker or vent covers, springs, etc.
Public/Granted literature
- US20130189458A1 THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURES AND RELATED METHODS OF FORMING THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURES Public/Granted day:2013-07-25
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