公开(公告)号：US10804051B2

公开(公告)日：2020-10-13

申请号：US16283148

申请日：2019-02-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  Derrick T. Jue ,  Hilbert T. Kwan ,  Keith J. Hendren

IPC: H01H13/704 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/02 ,  H01H13/04 ,  H01H13/83

Abstract: An illuminated glass keycap having a glyph diffuser layer that may diffuse light through a glyph window opened in a background layer. The background layer may be opaque and the glyph window may be transparent. The keycap is adhered to a scissor mechanism positioned above electrical switch circuitry. Included within, below, or adjacent to the scissor mechanism may be one or more light sources positioned to emit light through the keycap, around the perimeter of the keycap, and/or through the background layer.

公开(公告)号：US09710023B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：US14834315

申请日：2015-08-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ming Kun Shi ,  Jason O. Mettler ,  Hilbert T. Kwan ,  Christopher Bruni ,  Qi Tian ,  Jing Zhang ,  Howard E. Bujtor ,  Stephen V. Jayanathan ,  Houtan R. Farahani

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1688

Abstract: Perforated structures and methods for forming perforated structures are disclosed. The perforated structures include partial holes or blind-holes that pass partially through the substrate. The partial holes can be positioned proximate to through-holes that pass entirely through the substrate. The partial holes add mechanical strength to the perforated substrate. Described are methods for modifying the optical appearance of the partial holes such that the partial holes appear indistinguishable from the through-holes, which allows for flexibility in designing cosmetically appealing patterns within the perforated structures.

公开(公告)号：US20160202732A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-14

申请号：US14834315

申请日：2015-08-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ming Kun Shi ,  Jason O. Mettler ,  Hilbert T. Kwan ,  Christopher Bruni ,  Qi Tian ,  Jing Zhang ,  Howard E. Bujtor ,  Stephen V. Jayanathan ,  Houtan R. Farahani

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H05K3/00 ,  H05K3/28 ,  H05K5/02

CPC classification number: G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1688

Abstract: Perforated structures and methods for forming perforated structures are disclosed. The perforated structures include partial holes or blind-holes that pass partially through the substrate. The partial holes can be positioned proximate to through-holes that pass entirely through the substrate. The partial holes add mechanical strength to the perforated substrate. Described are methods for modifying the optical appearance of the partial holes such that the partial holes appear indistinguishable from the through-holes, which allows for flexibility in designing cosmetically appealing patterns within the perforated structures.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于形成穿孔结构的穿孔结构和方法。 穿孔结构包括部分穿过基底的部分孔或盲孔。 部分孔可以靠近穿过基底的通孔定位。 部分孔向穿孔基材增加机械强度。 描述了用于改变部分孔的光学外观的方法，使得部分孔看起来与通孔不可区分，这允许在多孔结构内设计美观吸引人的图案的灵活性。

公开(公告)号：US11699558B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-11

申请号：US17068553

申请日：2020-10-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  Derrick T. Jue ,  Hilbert T. Kwan ,  Keith J. Hendren

IPC: H01H13/704 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/02 ,  H01H13/04 ,  H01H13/83

CPC classification number: H01H13/704 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/023 ,  H01H13/04 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H2219/03 ,  H01H2219/048 ,  H01H2219/056 ,  H01H2223/038 ,  H01H2227/036

Abstract: An illuminated glass keycap having a glyph diffuser layer that may diffuse light through a glyph window opened in a background layer. The background layer may be opaque and the glyph window may be transparent. The keycap is adhered to a scissor mechanism positioned above electrical switch circuitry. Included within, below, or adjacent to the scissor mechanism may be one or more light sources positioned to emit light through the keycap, around the perimeter of the keycap, and/or through the background layer.

公开(公告)号：US10133312B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-20

申请号：US13869605

申请日：2013-04-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bartley K. Andre ,  Brandon S. Smith ,  Charles A. Schwalbach ,  Gavin J. Reid ,  Houtan R. Farahani ,  Zheng Gao ,  Michael D. McBroom ,  Hilbert T. Kwan ,  Joss N. Giddings

IPC: G06F1/16

Abstract: The present application describes various embodiments regarding systems and methods for providing a lightweight and durable portable computing device having a thin profile. The portable computing device can take the form of a laptop computer. The portable computing device can include a case snap system configured to movably attach two portions of a base of the computing device together. The portable computing device can include a lid portion with a support structure having a shaped profile configured to support a display. The portable computing device can include locating features disposed within the base portion configured to locate internal components.

公开(公告)号：US10002727B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-19

申请号：US15268518

申请日：2016-09-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Hilbert T. Kwan ,  Jeffrey L. Yen ,  Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Yanyang Yuan ,  Feng Zhao ,  Wanshan Li ,  Derrick T. Jue ,  Ze Hong

IPC: H01H13/83 ,  B05D5/06 ,  B23K26/38 ,  H01H13/88 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H01H3/12

CPC classification number: H01H13/83 ,  B05D5/06 ,  B23K26/38 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2219/028 ,  H01H2219/039 ,  H01H2219/056 ,  H01H2221/058 ,  H01H2221/07 ,  H01H2229/02 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An illuminated metal keycap having a legend diffuser material that may diffuse light through a legend opened in a background layer. The background layer may be opaque and the legend may be transparent. The metal keycap is adhered to a scissor mechanism positioned above electrical switch circuitry. Included within, below, or adjacent to the scissor mechanism may be one or more light sources positioned to emit light through the metal keycap, around the perimeter of the metal keycap, and/or through the background layer.

公开(公告)号：US09640347B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-02

申请号：US14501121

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Hilbert T. Kwan ,  Jeffrey L. Yen ,  Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Yanyang Yuan ,  Feng Zhao ,  Wanshan Li ,  Derrick T. Jue ,  Ze Hong

IPC: H01H13/83 ,  B05D5/06 ,  B23K26/38 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H3/12

CPC classification number: H01H13/83 ,  B05D5/06 ,  B23K26/38 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2219/028 ,  H01H2219/039 ,  H01H2219/056 ,  H01H2221/058 ,  H01H2221/07 ,  H01H2229/02 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An illuminated metal keycap having a legend diffuser material that may diffuse light through a legend opened in a background layer. The background layer may be opaque and the legend may be transparent. The metal keycap is adhered to a scissor mechanism positioned above electrical switch circuitry. Included within, below, or adjacent to the scissor mechanism may be one or more light sources positioned to emit light through the metal keycap, around the perimeter of the metal keycap, and/or through the background layer.

公开(公告)号：US20150127135A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-07

申请号：US14221195

申请日：2014-03-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Simon Regis Louis Lancaster-Larocque ,  Hilbert T. Kwan

IPC: G05B19/18

CPC classification number: G05B19/40937 ,  G05B2219/50329 ,  Y02P90/265

Abstract: Methods of machining a housing of a portable computing device are provided. A cutting tool may be moved perpendicularly to a rotational axis during each rotation thereof to machine a substrate and define pockets and holes including substantially non-rounded corners. In this regard, the cutting tool may be translated perpendicularly to the rotational axis during each rotation of the cutting tool to define a non-rounded cutting profile, where desired. Translation movement perpendicular to the rotational axis may be provided by a controller actively controlling actuators of a computer numerical control (CNC) mill or other rotary machine.

Abstract translation: 提供了对便携式计算设备的外壳进行加工的方法。 在每次旋转期间，切割工具可以垂直于旋转轴线移动以加工基底并且限定包括基本上非圆角的凹穴和孔。 在这方面，在切割工具的每次旋转期间，切割工具可以垂直于旋转轴线平移，以在需要时限定非圆形切割轮廓。 可以通过控制器主动地控制计算机数控（CNC）铣床或其他旋转机器的致动器来提供垂直于旋转轴的平移运动。