公开(公告)号：US09342108B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US13437903

申请日：2012-04-02

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Colin M. Ely ,  Stephen B. Lynch

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Colin M. Ely ,  Stephen B. Lynch

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H04M1/18

CPC classification number: H02K7/063 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1694 ,  G06F2200/1633 ,  H02K11/00 ,  H04M1/185 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: An electronic device including a processor, at least one sensor in communication with the processor, wherein the processor is configured to determine an orientation of the device and drop event based on input from the at least one sensor. The electronic device further includes a motor in communication with the processor and a mass operably connected to the motor. The processor is configured to drive the motor when a drop event is determined and the mass is configured to rotate with respect to the motor to alter the orientation of the device.

Abstract translation: 一种包括处理器的电子设备，与所述处理器通信的至少一个传感器，其中所述处理器被配置为基于来自所述至少一个传感器的输入来确定所述设备的取向和丢弃事件。 电子设备还包括与处理器连通的电动机和可操作地连接到电动机的质量。 处理器被配置为当确定液滴事件并且质量被配置为相对于电动机旋转以改变设备的方向时驱动电动机。

公开(公告)号：US09531235B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US13458613

申请日：2012-04-27

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Colin M. Ely

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Colin M. Ely

IPC: H02K11/00 ,  H02K7/06

CPC classification number: H02K7/063 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1694 ,  G06F2200/1633 ,  H02K11/00 ,  H04M1/185 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: Systems and methods involving reconfigurable rotating masses are disclosed. One embodiment may take the form of a system having a motor and coupled weights attached to the motor. Operation of the motor rotates the coupled weights and the weights are dynamically reconfigurable to change the location of the center of mass relative to an axis of rotation.

Abstract translation: 公开了涉及可重构旋转块的系统和方法。 一个实施例可以采用具有连接到电动机上的电动机和耦合重物的系统的形式。 电动机的操作使耦合的重物旋转，并且重量可动态地重新配置以改变质心相对于旋转轴的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20130285490A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：US13458613

申请日：2012-04-27

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Colin M. Ely

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Colin M. Ely

IPC: H02K11/00

CPC classification number: H02K7/063 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1694 ,  G06F2200/1633 ,  H02K11/00 ,  H04M1/185 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: Systems and methods involving reconfigurable rotating masses are disclosed. One embodiment may take the form of a system having a motor and coupled weights attached to the motor. Operation of the motor rotates the coupled weights and the weights are dynamically reconfigurable to change the location of the center of mass relative to an axis of rotation.

Abstract translation: 公开了涉及可重构旋转块的系统和方法。 一个实施例可以采用具有连接到电动机上的电动机和耦合重物的系统的形式。 电动机的操作使耦合的重物旋转，并且重量可动态地重新配置以改变质心相对于旋转轴的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20130257582A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-03

申请号：US13437903

申请日：2012-04-02

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Colin M. Ely ,  Stephen B. Lynch

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Colin M. Ely ,  Stephen B. Lynch

IPC: G05B23/02

CPC classification number: H02K7/063 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1694 ,  G06F2200/1633 ,  H02K11/00 ,  H04M1/185 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: An electronic device including a processor, at least one sensor in communication with the processor, wherein the processor is configured to determine an orientation of the device and drop event based on input from the at least one sensor. The electronic device further includes a motor in communication with the processor and a mass operably connected to the motor. The processor is configured to drive the motor when a drop event is determined and the mass is configured to rotate with respect to the motor to alter the orientation of the device.

Abstract translation: 一种包括处理器的电子设备，与所述处理器通信的至少一个传感器，其中所述处理器被配置为基于来自所述至少一个传感器的输入来确定所述设备的取向和丢弃事件。 电子设备还包括与处理器连通的电动机和可操作地连接到电动机的质量。 处理器被配置为当确定液滴事件并且质量被配置为相对于电动机旋转以改变设备的方向时驱动电动机。

公开(公告)号：USD901508S1

公开(公告)日：2020-11-10

申请号：US29368831

申请日：2010-08-30

Applicant: Jody Akana ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Jeremy Bataillou ,  Daniel J. Coster ,  Daniele De Iuliis ,  Evans Hankey ,  Richard P. Howarth ,  Jonathan P. Ive ,  Steve Jobs ,  Duncan Robert Kerr ,  Shin Nishibori ,  Matthew Dean Rohrbach ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Peter Russell-Clarke ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Eugene Antony Whang ,  Rico Zorkendorfer

Designer： Jody Akana ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Jeremy Bataillou ,  Daniel J. Coster ,  Daniele De Iuliis ,  Evans Hankey ,  Richard P. Howarth ,  Jonathan P. Ive ,  Steve Jobs ,  Duncan Robert Kerr ,  Shin Nishibori ,  Matthew Dean Rohrbach ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Peter Russell-Clarke ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Eugene Antony Whang ,  Rico Zorkendorfer

公开(公告)号：US09781846B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US13216357

申请日：2011-08-24

Applicant: Emery Sanford ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Anthony Sagala Montevirgen ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Mathias Schmidt ,  Hamid Mohammadinia ,  R. Sean Murphy

Inventor： Emery Sanford ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Anthony Sagala Montevirgen ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Mathias Schmidt ,  Hamid Mohammadinia ,  R. Sean Murphy

IPC: G02B5/00 ,  G04B37/00 ,  H05K5/00

CPC classification number: H05K5/0013 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T428/24628

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for assembling an electronic device and components thereof are provided. The electronic device may include a housing and a cover inserted into an opening in the housing. The electronic device may also include a first assembly that may be inserted into the housing through a first end, and a second assembly that may be inserted into the housing through a second end. The electronic device may also include end cap assemblies. In some embodiments, the electronic device may include an input mechanism coupled to the housing and a plate coupled to the housing. In some embodiments, a connector of the electronic device may be mounted on a circuit board by inserting a fixture into the connector, mounting the connector to a portion of the circuit board, removing the fixture from the connector, and separating the portion of the circuit board from another portion of the circuit board.

公开(公告)号：US08814575B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-26

申请号：US12715685

申请日：2010-03-02

Applicant: Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Fletcher Rothkopf

Inventor： Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Fletcher Rothkopf

IPC: H01R12/00

CPC classification number: B23P17/00 ,  H01R12/00

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for forming a connector assembly that includes hoops and hooks designed to engage each other are disclosed. According to one aspect, a connector assembly includes a first substrate and a second substrate. The first substrate includes a plurality of hooks arranged in a hook area. The hooks include at least one hook that is arranged to form an electrical contact. The second substrate includes a plurality of hoops arranged in a hoop area. The hoops include at least one hoop that is arranged to form the electrical contact. The hook interfaces with the hoop to form the electrical contact.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于形成连接器组件的装置，系统和方法，其包括被设计成彼此接合的箍和钩。 根据一个方面，连接器组件包括第一基板和第二基板。 第一基板包括布置在钩区域中的多个钩。 钩子包括布置成形成电接触件的至少一个钩子。 第二基板包括布置在箍区域中的多个箍。 环包括至少一个环，其布置成形成电接触。 钩子与箍形成电接触。

公开(公告)号：US08556659B1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-15

申请号：US13442651

申请日：2012-04-09

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Mathias Schmidt

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Mathias Schmidt

IPC: H01R13/66

CPC classification number: H01R13/70 ,  G06F13/409 ,  H01R13/22 ,  H01R13/64 ,  H01R13/6683 ,  H01R27/02 ,  H01R43/26

Abstract: An electronic device having a housing and a receptacle connector. The receptacle connector includes an opening at an exterior surface of the housing. A plurality of contacts are arranged in a two dimensional array positioned within the opening of the receptacle connector. The receptacle connector is configured to concurrently mate with multiple plug connectors where each mated plug connector electrically connects to different and mutually exclusive subsets of contacts in the plurality of contacts. Switching circuitry is coupled to the plurality of contacts and configured to detect when one or more plug connectors are mated with the receptacle connector and electrically connect circuitry within the electronic device to contacts in the one or more plug connectors via subsets of contacts from the plurality of contacts.

公开(公告)号：US08360801B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-29

申请号：US12356567

申请日：2009-01-21

Applicant: Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Gordon Cameron

Inventor： Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Gordon Cameron

IPC: H01R3/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/641 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: This is directed to systems and methods for detecting the insertion of a plug in a device port without physically contacting the plug. For example, systems and methods are provided for detecting the insertion of an audio plug into an audio jack without using physical contacts placed in the periphery of the audio jack. In some embodiments, an electrically conductive element (e.g., a circuit board trace) can be provided on a surface of the port or within the port wall. When a metallic or conductive plug is inserted into the port, the plug can interact with the conductive element and cause a change in capacitance or induction detected by appropriate circuitry coupled to the conductive element. In some embodiments, an optical sensor can be used to detect a plug placed in a port. In some embodiments, the electronic device can detect distinguishable attributes associated with the contact between the electrical contact of plug and port contacts using an appropriate sensor (e.g., a microphone or an accelerometer).

Abstract translation: 这涉及用于检测插头插入设备端口而不物理接触插头的系统和方法。 例如，提供了用于检测音频插头插入到音频插孔中而不使用放置在音频插孔周边的物理触点的系统和方法。 在一些实施例中，导电元件（例如，电路板迹线）可以设置在端口的表面或端口壁内。 当金属或导电插头插入端口时，插头可以与导电元件相互作用，并引起电容变化或通过耦合到导电元件的适当电路检测到的感应。 在一些实施例中，可以使用光学传感器来检测放置在端口中的插头。 在一些实施例中，电子设备可以使用适当的传感器（例如，麦克风或加速度计）来检测与插头和端口触点的电触点之间的接触相关联的可区分属性。

公开(公告)号：US20120281354A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-08

申请号：US13099122

申请日：2011-05-02

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Teodor Dabov ,  David Kumka

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Teodor Dabov ,  David Kumka

IPC: G06F1/20

CPC classification number: G06F1/203 ,  G06F3/016

Abstract: A cooling system for a mobile computing device configured to drive two devices, a fan and an alert device. The fan cools components of the mobile computing device by exchanging air between an inner cavity of the mobile computing device and an outer environment surrounding the mobile computing device. The alert device produces an alert, e.g., a vibration, for the mobile computing device. The cooling system includes a motor operably connected to a first device (either the fan or the alert device) and operably connected via a clutch to a second device (either the fan or the alert device). The clutch allows the second device to be selectively activated depending on a speed or rotational direction of a drive shaft of the motor.

Abstract translation: 用于移动计算设备的冷却系统，其被配置为驱动两个设备，风扇和警报设备。 风扇通过在移动计算设备的内腔和围绕移动计算设备的外部环境之间交换空气来冷却移动计算设备的组件。 警报装置为移动计算装置产生警报，例如振动。 冷却系统包括可操作地连接到第一装置（风扇或警报装置）并且经由离合器可操作地连接到第二装置（风扇或警报装置）的马达。 离合器允许第二装置根据马达的驱动轴的速度或旋转方向选择性地启动。