公开(公告)号：US11429157B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-30

申请号：US16797971

申请日：2020-02-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett W. Degner ,  Thomas R. Matzinger ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  Ryan P. Brooks ,  Scott J. Krahn ,  Arka P. Roy

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/04883

Abstract: An input device includes a touch plate having a central axis and a top surface with three outer points evenly spaced away from the central axis. A touch sensor is used to detect a user touch on the top surface at the first outer point, and a support mechanism supports the touch plate and is configured to translate the touch plate at the second and third outer points upon application of the user touch and translation of the touch plate at the first outer point. Translation of the three outer points is substantially equal along the central axis.

公开(公告)号：US11378225B2

公开(公告)日：2022-07-05

申请号：US16563252

申请日：2019-09-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Kristopher P. Laurent ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  Brett W. Degner ,  David H. Narajowski ,  Hao Zhu ,  Lauren M. Farrell ,  Sunita Venkatesh ,  Peter N. Jeziorek ,  Edward T. Sweet ,  David A. Jungquist ,  Karen Y. Cheng ,  Xiang Zhang ,  Danny L. McBroom ,  Michael D. McBroom ,  Laura M. DeForest

IPC: F16M11/04 ,  G06F1/16 ,  F16M11/10 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H05K5/00 ,  F16M11/06 ,  F16M11/12 ,  F16M11/08 ,  F16M11/20

Abstract: Display assemblies for supporting displays on stands or support arms have mount portions to removably attach to the displays using magnetic assemblies and latches. The magnetic assemblies and latches can improve user experience and allow the display to be installed on a support arm from the viewing side of the display and without having to see or reach behind the display. Magnetic structures can center a mount portion of the support arm and a recess of the display and can attract them to each other. Laterally-extending latches can ensure the display is not inadvertently removed. Locking mechanisms can prevent the display from being rotated to a portrait orientation when sufficient space around the display and the necessary user intent is not provided.

公开(公告)号：US11371644B2

公开(公告)日：2022-06-28

申请号：US16572410

申请日：2019-09-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael E. Leclerc ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Danny L. McBroom ,  David H. Narajowski ,  Denis H. Endisch ,  Kristopher P. Laurent ,  Simon J. Trivett

IPC: F16M11/04 ,  F16M11/08

Abstract: A display stand has two spaced apart legs connected by a horizontal support bar that is attachable to multiple displays. Carriage assemblies allow the stand to adjust the vertical position of the displays, shuttles and rails allow the stand to adjust the horizontal positions of the displays, and a central joint on the support bar allows the stand to adjust the angle between the displays. The carriage assemblies can convert rotational movement of adjustment handles into vertical movement of the support bar that is synchronized at both legs whether the support bar is in a straight or angled configuration. Wheels on the shuttles can provide smooth, consistent contact with rails in the support bar despite changes in the nominal dimensions of the rails. The display stand provides improved smoothness, rigidity, and comfort for the user to support and use multiple displays on a single stand.

公开(公告)号：US11339793B2

公开(公告)日：2022-05-24

申请号：US16452074

申请日：2019-06-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Anthony J. Aiello ,  Cheng P. Tan ,  Jesse T. Dybenko ,  Arash Naghib Lahouti ,  Eric R. Prather ,  Philippe P. Herrou ,  Ashkan Rasouli ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Michael E. LeClerc

IPC: F04D27/02 ,  F04D29/40 ,  F04D1/10 ,  F04D29/32

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for mitigating recirculation of backflow fluid through a fan. The fan includes a housing having a channel that extends from an inlet to an outlet of the housing. A rotor assembly is positioned within the channel and is configured to direct a fluid flow from the inlet to the outlet. The rotor assembly includes a hub, a plurality of fan blades, and a shroud disposed about a circumference of the fan blades, where a radial gap extends between the shroud and the housing. The radial gap is configured to receive a portion of the fluid flow from the outlet as backflow fluid. The rotor assembly also includes an inlet flange that is configured receive the backflow fluid from the radial gap and to direct the backflow fluid in a direction away from the inlet prior to discharge of the backflow fluid from the radial gap.

公开(公告)号：US11314297B1

公开(公告)日：2022-04-26

申请号：US17005839

申请日：2020-08-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett W. Degner

IPC: G06F1/20 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H05K7/20

Abstract: A portable electronic device is disclosed. The portable electronic device may include a laptop computing device that includes a base portion and a display housing rotationally coupled to the base portion. The base portion includes a fan designed to drive heated air out of the base portion, thus cooling the portable electronic device. A dynamic (movable) air diverter is integrated into the base portion near the fan's outlet. The air diverter is designed to direct airflow from the fan outlet. Moreover, the air diverter can be repositioned by, for example, rotating the display housing relative to the base portion. As a result of the repositioned air diverter, the airflow from the fan outlet is redirected out of the portable electronic device through a different location. The air diverter can be positioned in different discrete locations, or alternatively, can move continuously with the rotational movement of the display housing.

公开(公告)号：US20220057845A1

公开(公告)日：2022-02-24

申请号：US17444269

申请日：2021-08-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael E. Leclerc ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Ian P. Shaeffer

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/18 ,  G06F1/20 ,  H03K17/96 ,  G06F13/40 ,  G06F13/42

Abstract: A computing device can include an enclosure that defines an internal volume and an external surface. An input component can be positioned at the external surface. A processing unit and a memory can be communicatively coupled and disposed within the internal volume. A singular input/output port can be positioned at an orifice defined by the enclosure. The singular input/output port can be communicatively coupled to the processing unit and the memory. The singular input/output port can be configured to receive data and power and configured to output data from the processing unit. The computing device can include an air-moving apparatus to move air along an airflow pathway. The enclosure can include a thermally conductive base.

公开(公告)号：US20210397220A1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-23

申请号：US17463167

申请日：2021-08-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Keith J. Hendren ,  Paul X. Wang ,  Adam T. Garelli ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Christiaan A. Ligtenberg ,  Dinesh C. Mathew

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/041

Abstract: An electronic device may include a glass housing member that includes an upper portion defining a display area, a lower portion defining an input area, and a transition portion joining the upper portion and the lower portion and defining a continuous, curved surface between the upper portion and the lower portion. The electronic device may include a display coupled to the glass housing member and configured to provide a visual output at the display area. The electronic device may include an input device coupled to the glass housing member and configured to detect inputs at the input area. The electronic device may include a support structure coupled to the glass housing member and configured to support the computing device.

公开(公告)号：US11102567B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-24

申请号：US16362399

申请日：2019-03-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael E. Leclerc ,  Brett W. Degner ,  David H. Narajowski ,  Kristopher P. Laurent ,  Daniel R. Bloom ,  Daniele de Iuliis ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Sung-Ho Tan ,  Markus Diebel

IPC: H04R1/10 ,  H04R5/033 ,  H04R5/04

Abstract: This disclosure includes several different features suitable for use in circumaural and supra-aural headphones designs. Designs that reduce the size of headphones and allow for small form-factor storage configurations are discussed. User convenience features that include synchronizing earpiece stem positions and automatically detecting the orientation of the headphones on a user's head are also discussed. Various power-saving features, design features, sensor configurations and user comfort features are also discussed.

公开(公告)号：US11099649B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-24

申请号：US15939082

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 ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Bryan W. Posner ,  Simon R. Lancaster-Larocque ,  Alex J. Lehmann

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/85 ,  H01H13/86 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  H03K17/94 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H03K17/98 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06K9/00 ,  H01L41/09 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/705 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H01H3/12

Abstract: A device includes a display portion that includes a display housing and a display within the display housing. The device also includes a base portion flexibly coupled to the display portion and comprising a glass member defining a keyboard region configured to receive user input, a first haptic actuator configured to produce a first haptic output at a first area of the keyboard region, and a second haptic actuator configured to produce a second haptic output at a second area of the keyboard region that is different from the first area.

公开(公告)号：US20210029436A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-28

申请号：US17071819

申请日：2020-10-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett W. Degner ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Daniel R. Bloom ,  Michael E. Leclerc ,  David H. Narajowski ,  Kristopher P. Laurent ,  Daniele de luliis ,  Markus Diebel ,  Sung-Ho Tan

IPC: H04R1/10 ,  H04R5/033 ,  H04R3/04 ,  H04R5/04

Abstract: This disclosure includes several different features suitable for use in circumaural and supra-aural headphones designs. Designs that reduce the size of headphones and allow for small form-factor storage configurations are discussed. User convenience features that include synchronizing earpiece stem positions and automatically detecting the orientation of the headphones on a user's head are also discussed. Various power-saving features, design features, sensor configurations and user comfort features are also discussed.