公开(公告)号：US20170082458A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-23

申请号：US14857544

申请日：2015-09-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Hao Zhu ,  John C. DiFonzo ,  Guangtao Zhang ,  Rizal Johari ,  Samuel Gilkison Smith ,  Sean S. Corbin ,  Erik A. Uttermann

IPC: G01D5/14 ,  G01B7/30

CPC classification number: G01D5/145

Abstract: This application relates to devices that utilize magnets and associated magnetic sensors. A magnetic sensor can be positioned and oriented with respect to a magnetic element such that the magnetic sensor is capable of detecting a horizontal magnetic field component in contrast to the conventional paradigm of detecting a vertical magnetic field component. This can be accomplished by orienting a magnetically sensitive surface of the magnetic sensor about ninety degrees with respect to a magnetic vector of the magnetic element.

公开(公告)号：US09384881B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-05

申请号：US14491583

申请日：2014-09-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sean S. Corbin ,  Samuel Gilkison Smith ,  Richard D. Kosoglow ,  James A. Stryker ,  Hao Zhu

IPC: H01F7/00 ,  H01F7/02 ,  G01R33/00 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: H01F7/0278 ,  G01R33/0052 ,  G01R33/07 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F2200/1634

Abstract: A balanced magnetic string and methods for forming same are described. The balanced magnetic string includes at least a plurality of magnetic elements linearly arranged in an alternating magnetic polarity pattern and each comprising a first magnetic volume and a compensating magnetic element having a second magnetic volume that is different than the first magnetic volume. The plurality of magnetic elements and the compensating magnetic element magnetically interact to provide a resultant magnetic field having a desired magnetic field strength at a point of interest.

Abstract translation: 描述了平衡磁线及其形成方法。 平衡磁线包括至少多个以交变磁极性图形线性排列的磁性元件，每个磁性元件包括第一磁性体积和具有与第一磁性体积不同的第二磁性体积的补偿磁性元件。 多个磁性元件和补偿磁性元件磁性相互作用以提供在感兴趣点具有期望的磁场强度的合成磁场。

公开(公告)号：US20160191103A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-30

申请号：US15064528

申请日：2016-03-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Santhana Balaji ,  Kevin Kenney ,  Andrew Lauder ,  Robert Michael Merritt ,  Michael Nashner ,  Samuel Gilkison Smith ,  Matthew Dean Rohrbach ,  Jared A. Sartee ,  Crenshaw Whitley ,  Kathryn P. Crews

IPC: H04B1/3888 ,  A45C11/00

CPC classification number: B32B37/12 ,  A45C11/00 ,  A45C2011/003 ,  B29C65/02 ,  B29C65/18 ,  B29C65/7802 ,  B32B5/12 ,  B32B2305/22 ,  B32B2457/00 ,  B65D25/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/1628 ,  G06F2200/1633 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  Y10T29/49801 ,  Y10T428/1314 ,  Y10T428/1362

Abstract: An accessory unit includes a front flap and a rear cover. The rear cover includes a recessed portion that defines a chamber and a frame that extends about an opening of the chamber. The chamber is configured to receive a consumer electronic device, and the frame is configured to hold the consumer electronic device therein. For example, the frame may define a multi-sided cross-section with an inner edge thereof configured to engage a chamfered edge of the consumer electronic device. The front flap may include segments formed from panels with folding regions therebetween, which allow the front flap to fold. Further, an end region of the front flap hingedly couples the front flap to the rear cover, such that the front flap may be moved between open and closed configurations.

公开(公告)号：US10543669B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-28

申请号：US15064528

申请日：2016-03-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Santhana Balaji ,  Kevin Kenney ,  Andrew Lauder ,  Robert Michael Merritt ,  Michael Nashner ,  Samuel Gilkison Smith ,  Matthew Dean Rohrbach ,  Jared A. Sartee ,  Crenshaw Whitley ,  Kathryn P. Crews

IPC: B32B37/00 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B65D25/00 ,  B29C65/18 ,  B29C65/78 ,  B29C65/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  B32B5/12 ,  A45C11/00 ,  H04B1/3888

Abstract: An accessory unit includes a front flap and a rear cover. The rear cover includes a recessed portion that defines a chamber and a frame that extends about an opening of the chamber. The chamber is configured to receive a consumer electronic device, and the frame is configured to hold the consumer electronic device therein. For example, the frame may define a multi-sided cross-section with an inner edge thereof configured to engage a chamfered edge of the consumer electronic device. The front flap may include segments formed from panels with folding regions therebetween, which allow the front flap to fold. Further, an end region of the front flap hingedly couples the front flap to the rear cover, such that the front flap may be moved between open and closed configurations.

公开(公告)号：US10243609B2

公开(公告)日：2019-03-26

申请号：US15673357

申请日：2017-08-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James G. Griffin, II ,  Daniel J. Coster ,  Samuel Gilkison Smith ,  Yoonhoo Jo

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  A45C11/00 ,  A45C11/34

Abstract: An accessory device for use with an electronic device is disclosed. The accessory device may include multiple layers. One layer may be formed from a plastic. Other layers may include a fabric layer and a silicone layer. The accessory device may further include a retaining feature designed to hold or carry an object, such as a stylus for use with the electronic device. The accessory device may include a recessed region suited to receive the retaining feature. This allows the retaining feature to be stored in the accessory device when the retaining feature is not in use. Further, the retaining feature may be co-planar with an interior region of the accessory device such that the electronic device is not disturbed when positioned in the accessory device. In this manner, the retaining feature may be hidden. Also, the retaining feature may be deployed from the recessed region and receive the object.

公开(公告)号：US10024689B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US14857544

申请日：2015-09-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Hao Zhu ,  John C. DiFonzo ,  Guangtao Zhang ,  Rizal Johari ,  Samuel Gilkison Smith ,  Sean S. Corbin ,  Erik A. Uttermann

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G01D5/14

Abstract: This application relates to devices that utilize magnets and associated magnetic sensors. A magnetic sensor can be positioned and oriented with respect to a magnetic element such that the magnetic sensor is capable of detecting a horizontal magnetic field component in contrast to the conventional paradigm of detecting a vertical magnetic field component. This can be accomplished by orienting a magnetically sensitive surface of the magnetic sensor about ninety degrees with respect to a magnetic vector of the magnetic element.

公开(公告)号：US09971379B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-15

申请号：US14836911

申请日：2015-08-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James G. Griffin, II ,  Daniel J. Coster ,  Samuel Gilkison Smith

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1607 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/1652 ,  G06F1/1669 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F2200/1632 ,  G06F2200/1633 ,  G06F2200/1634

Abstract: An accessory device for use with an electronic device is disclosed. The accessory device may include multiple layers. One layer may be formed from a plastic. Other layers may include a fabric layer and a silicone layer. The accessory device may further include a retaining feature designed to hold or carry an object, such as a stylus for use with the electronic device. The accessory device may include a recessed region suited to receive the retaining feature. This allows the retaining feature to be stored in the accessory device when the retaining feature is not in use. Further, the retaining feature may be co-planar with an interior region of the accessory device such that the electronic device is not disturbed when positioned in the accessory device. In this manner, the retaining feature may be hidden. Also, the retaining feature may be deployed from the recessed region and receive the object.

公开(公告)号：US09946295B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-17

申请号：US15256433

申请日：2016-09-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Samuel Gilkison Smith ,  Daniel J. Coster ,  Sean S. Corbin ,  Melody L. Kuna ,  Siddhartha Hegde ,  Benjamin A. Cousins ,  Robert Sean Murphy

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/20

CPC classification number: G06F1/1628 ,  G06F1/1615 ,  G06F1/1654 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1669 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  G06F1/20 ,  G06F2200/1633

Abstract: An accessory device for use with an electronic device is disclosed. The accessory device may include a cover configured to overlay an electronic device (or device) or fold to form a support structure for the electronic device. The cover may include an attachment feature that electrically couples with the device, and a keyboard foldable with respect to the cover. Further, the keyboard may include a retention feature designed to receive the attachment feature in a folded configuration of the cover. The accessory device may further include an electrically conductive fabric that folds with the cover. The accessory device may include an array of magnets throughout the attachment feature, the cover, and the keyboard. The magnets may be used to magnetically couple together 1) segments of the cover, 2) the cover and the keyboard assembly, 3) and/or the device with the cover.

公开(公告)号：US20150295615A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-15

申请号：US14443040

申请日：2014-08-27

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Samuel Gilkison Smith ,  Santhana Krishnan Balaji ,  Jared A. Sartee ,  Amy Qian ,  Pinida J. Moolsintong

IPC: H04B1/3888 ,  H05K5/02 ,  G05G1/02 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B32B37/30 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K5/03

CPC classification number: H04B1/3888 ,  A45C5/02 ,  A45C11/00 ,  A45C2011/002 ,  A45C2011/003 ,  B32B37/08 ,  B32B37/1284 ,  B32B37/14 ,  B32B37/182 ,  B32B37/30 ,  B32B38/0004 ,  B32B38/0008 ,  B32B38/0036 ,  B32B2305/18 ,  B32B2305/30 ,  B32B2375/00 ,  B32B2398/00 ,  B32B2457/00 ,  G05G1/02 ,  H05K5/0086 ,  H05K5/0226 ,  H05K5/0239 ,  H05K5/03

Abstract: An accessory unit includes a front flap and a rear cover. The rear cover includes a recessed portion that defines a chamber and a lip that extends about an opening of the chamber. The chamber is configured to receive a consumer electronic device, and the lip is configured to hold the consumer electronic device therein. The rear cover can include a shell formed from glass fiber reinforced plastics and a lip formed from a thermoplastic. The front flap may include segments formed from panels with folding regions therebetween, which allow the front flap to fold. Further, an end region of the front flap hingedly couples the front flap to the rear cover, such that the front flap may be moved between open and closed configurations. Methods of manufacturing the accessory unit are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 附件单元包括前挡板和后盖。 后盖包括限定腔室的凹部和围绕腔室的开口延伸的唇缘。 腔室被配置为接收消费电子设备，并且唇缘被配置成将消费者电子设备保持在其中。 后盖可以包括由玻璃纤维增​​强塑料形成的外壳和由热塑性塑料形成的唇缘。 前挡板可以包括由其间具有折叠区域的面板形成的段，其允许前挡板折叠。 此外，前翼片的端部区域将前翼板铰接地联接到后盖，使得前翼片可以在打开和关闭构造之间移动。 还公开了制造附件单元的方法。